In the coming weeks I’ll be getting ready to hit the road for a while. What “a while” is, I’m not sure. I’m going to travel with the idea that the trip will be done when I feel like it’s done, and I’ll go where I feel like going. Already getting some plans with friends, but after those plans, who knows.

Since putting the book together I’ve revised some of the mobile technology that will be coming along. I’ve added some items to my list. Still, in the end I won’t even fill one cabinet up, but I guess I’m doing overkill. Why bring extra? So I can demonstrate any item that I really like to other RV’ers on the road. I’ve found people really like seeing how simple something can come together, and I’d rather be able to show something directly rather than just describing concepts.

So, here’s the revised and updated list….

  • Macintosh 12 Inch G4 IBook - Primary work computer.
  • HP Lance Armstrong Special Edition, 14 inch - Updating my GPS, and I like SageTV.
  • Canon SD550 - Still Pictures and video clips.
  • LaCie FireWire / USB 2.0 100GB portable drive - Media drive and full Mac backup.
  • Kyocera KR1 and Verizon Wireless Data Card - My personal mobile hotspot setup.
  • Video IPod - Music for the road, and video for idle moments (laundrymat entertainment).
  • IGo Power Supply - Powers the Mac, Windows, IPod, Cell Phone, and more.
  • Motorola E815 Cell Phone - Calling from the road and a backup connection if the wireless card has issues (shouldn’t).
  • EyeTV EZ - Watching TV on the Mac. USB powered. If I was planning on using it for recording I’d pick something else since the EZ doesn’t do the encoding, but just as a TV setup it’s great, plus the remote control is super.
  • PodFreq - FM Transmitter for my Ipod. Easy listening while towing.
  • 1 Thin FireWire and 2 Thin USB 2.0 Cables - For connecting whatever I need.
  • Mobile Mate Card reader - Offloading my camera.
  • 1 Cat 5 Cable - Ya never know, might come in handy.
  • CanoScan LiDE 500F - Scanner for papers, receipts, etc. Thanks for the idea Rich Luhr!
  • 25 pack of DVD-R’s - Backups.
  • 25 pack of CD-R’s - Backups.
  • XM Radio - Can’t forget my favorite entertainment source for the road!
  • Garmin 2610 GPS - Put a 1GB card in it. Loaded the whole east cost, and well into the interior of the country too! Nice what a big card will do for you!

That’s everything I can think of for now. Probably forgot something. I’ll pop up additional updates of things I’ve forgotten.

And of course, I’ll be blogging from the road, and reviewing new gadgets that come my way.