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Get Into Spring With the Solar-Powered MZH-1200 iPhone Charger

Even though the official date is a few days away, it's already Spring at Sugar HQ!

Even though the official date is a few days away, it's already Spring at Sugar HQ! I'm loving how sunny it is, especially since it means that all my solar-powered gadgets are gonna get their fill of all-natural juice.

Adding to the list of solar-powered gizmos is Muzatch's MZH-1200 iPhone Power Station ($50). At about half the size of an iPhone and weighing in at a mere 9.8 ounces, it's perfectly sized for travel. A drawback for some and a plus for others is that the MZH-1200 is powered entirely by solar energy. Not bad if you're trying to reduce your carbon footprint, but not good if you get stuck in the dark with it. Probably best to keep this baby in the sunlight whenever possible.

Find out how the MZH-1200 works when you read more

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Volvo Adding Touchscreen "Infotainment" System to XC70

Volvo may make one of the safest cars on the road, but now one model in particular may just be the smartest.

Volvo may make one of the safest cars on the road, but now one model in particular may just be the smartest. Announced earlier today at the Chicago Auto Show, Volvo is said to be showing off a new RSEi-500 "infotainment" system in its XC70 wagons, which boasts a full touchscreen PC running Windows XP, along with WiFi, a 500GB hard drive, and 3G connectivity — all accessible from the backseat of the car.

The RSEi-500 will be able to connect to the Internet via a WiFi signal or a 3G data card, so you can check your favorite websites, email, social networks, watch TV and movies, and even download your favorite tunes while hitting the road. Bonus features include USB ports, AV cables for portable gaming consoles and iPods, as well as data transfer abilities so you can bring along photos and music wherever you go. This system sounds like it would be a dream for geeky road trips, and you could essentially leave your laptop safely at home while you hit the road with your backseat PC.

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Tech Travel Toys and Tips to Take With You This Weekend

Are you heading out of town for the long weekend?

Are you heading out of town for the long weekend? I've got my bags packed, but, before I jet off, I've got to make sure those travel websites are bookmarked, my phone is filled with handy apps, and I've brought along my travel-gadget gear. What are you missing? Here's my roundup to make sure you've got all the travel basics covered!



10 Travel Apps You Need Right Now

iPhone Apps to Have Handy During Road Trips With Kids

5 Geek Essentials For International Travel

Tech Travel Tips to Remember

How to Take Your Fave Shows on Your Travels

5 Helpful Airport Websites
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Travel Digital Photo Display And Alarm Clock Combo

What's trendier than a sleek digital photo frame?

What's trendier than a sleek digital photo frame? Maybe a TravelFoto Desktop Digital Photo Display/Alarm Clock from Mustek?

The device has a 128x128-pixel display that is a tiny 1.5-inches, so it will really only be practical as a travel or temporary alarm clock (no one wants to strain their eyes that much everyday!). It can fit 70 photos in its flash memory so you can carry your favorite photos with you around the world.

It's not the sleekest thing ever, but it will only set you back $39.99. Mustek will start shipping the device in August.

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Sexiest Toothbrush Ever?

They call it the "sexiest travel toothbrush on earth" (or at least Design kingpin, Josh Spear does) and despite not being sure what makes a toothbrush sexy, I'm pretty convinced.

They call it the "sexiest travel toothbrush on earth" (or at least Design kingpin, Josh Spear does) and despite not being sure what makes a toothbrush sexy, I'm pretty convinced. The OHSO was engineered to be the ultimate travel toothbrush, as in useful and durable. According to the company's CEO it's loved by "travelers, rock stars and road warriors."

It's self-dispensing so toothpaste is stored in the handle for safekeeping. The window shows you how much paste is in the chamber and when you turn the knob clockwise the paste is dispensed though the rubber nozzle on the bristle head. Sexy, right? Even sexier? It kinda resembles the OhMiBod.

I'm into it because it's refillable and works with any type of toothpaste. Also it was designed not to leak - except for the small nozzle tip, toothpaste is never exposed to the air. So it should never "gum up" in the chamber. For a video about how it works and a photo gallery, read more