We’ve put together the ultimate portable tech kit bag for today’s agile, ultra-mobile worker, from cables and charging solutions to compact new gadgets that will boost your productivity on the move.
Portable Technology for Agile Workers
1. Logitech Keys-To-Go 2
Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Portable Keyboard
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Logitech’s latest offering is the Keys-To-Go 2. It’s probably the thinnest and lightest wireless keyboard on the market, designed for mobile devices like tablets and phones. The great thing about Bluetooth keyboards like this is that they can be connected to practically anything. Pair it with the BOOX e-ink tablet below, fire up a simple note-taking app, and you’ve got an efficient but basic word processor. It’s a device that lets you jot down text without the distraction of being online.
Available in three colors — lilac, pale gray, and graphite — the Keys-To-Go 2 can sync with up to three different devices, its small keyboard is easy to use and suitable for all but the biggest hands, it’s available in two layouts, Universal and Apple, and Logitech has increased the amount of post-consumer recycled plastic in the device.
Keys-To-Go 2, Logitech, £79.99, Logitech.com, Amazon.co.uk
2. BOOX Go Color 7 e-Reader
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E-ink options continue to diversify. BOOX’s compact Go Color 7 is a tiny e-reader that bridges the gap between pocket-sized devices and traditional tablets. The innovation here is the introduction of color, but it lacks the washed-out clarity you’d expect from traditional LED or OLED screens. It’s perfect for comics and graphic novels, and it brings a welcome vibrancy to the multitude of Android apps you can add to this highly flexible device. The dull nature of E-ink screens can be either a feature or a bug, depending on your pace of life.
BOOX Go Color 7, $249.99, Shop.BOOX.com
3. UGreen Nexode Pro 160W Charger
UGreen Nexode Pro 160W Charger
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Ugreen’s new Nexode Pro 160W wall charger packs a ton of power delivery into a compact size. Notably smaller than comparable units from existing rivals, the Nexode Pro has four sockets (three USB-C and one USB-1A) and can double as a Lightning charger for MacBooks and the like, delivering 140W to a single charging point at once.
Nexode Pro 160W Charger, £93.49, UGreen, UK.Ugreen.com
4. Philips DVT6110 VoiceTracer Audio Recorder
Philips DVT6110 VoiceTracer Audio Recorder
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Let’s be honest, dictation machines are old hat – plenty of smartphone apps offer the same functionality, with the added benefit of automatic transcription of course – but that doesn’t stop experts like Philips from sticking with standalone devices. Their new VoiceTracer DVT6110 is a pocketable device with three microphones for broadcast-quality 24-bit/96kHz recording, remote control via a smartphone app, and comes with a trial version of Sembly’s text-to-speech software.
Philips VoiceTracer DVT6110 Audio Recorder, £149.99, VoiceTracer.com
5. Native Union Pocket Cable
Native Union Pocket Cable
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Inspired by the ever-popular folding pocket knife, Native Union’s latest product is the Pocket Cable, a USB-C to USB-C fast charging cable that packs into a very compact space. Available in a muted black, sandstone gray, slate green, lemon yellow, and vibrant red Oxyfire, keep this cable in your bag at all times and you’ll strike that sweet balance between having too many cables and never being able to find the right connection.
Pocket Cable, £26.99, Native Union, NativeUnion.com, @NativeUnion
6. Garbage Wireless Channels
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The third product from UK-based company Gomi, this wireless charging pad follows a Bluetooth speaker and power bank, and embodies the company’s philosophy of only using recycled materials and repairable or replaceable parts. Made in the UK, the 15W fast-charging device uses both recycled plastic and recycled magnets, and Gomi’s trademark swirl pattern ensures that every unit is completely unique.
Gomi Wireless Charger, £49, pre-order from Gomi.Design, @GomiDesign
7. Nolii Couple Battery
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The Couple Battery is Nolii’s most convenient fast-charging battery pack. Available in three colors, this slim battery attaches to the back of your iPhone and has a convenient Lightning connector built in. As the company points out, cable charging is up to 70% more efficient than wireless charging.
Nolii Couple Battery, £29.99, Nolii.com
8. Espresso 17 Pro Portable Display
Espresso 17 Pro Portable Display
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We’re big fans of Espresso’s ultra-thin portable displays, which are the easiest way to add another screen while on the go. The company’s flagship product is the Espresso 17 Pro, a thin, beveled device with multi-touch capabilities. It comes with a foldable stand that can turn even the smallest laptop into a professional setup in seconds. Espresso displays typically require a single USB-C connection for both image and power, making them even more suitable for travel or setups in remote locations.
Espresso 17 Pro plus stand, £699, UK.Espres.so
9. Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Projector
Anker’s Nebula Capsule 3 Projector
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Finally, Anker’s new Nebula Capsule 3 project packs a ton of power into a very small size. Billed as “the world’s smallest Google TV projector with built-in Netflix,” the cylindrical Capsule 3 can output up to a 120-inch 1080p display. The onboard battery lasts for about 2.5 hours, but you can also plug it in for continuous use. Anker has developed automatic “keystone correction,” a proprietary “intelligent environmental adaptation technology” that adjusts the image to look flat regardless of projection angle or surface.
Nebula Capsule 3 Laser 1080p Mini Projector, £499.99, Anker, UK. See Nebula.com, Amazon.co.uk
