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Unmatched
battery life, a
stellar camera,
and Google
Assistant make
this phone the best
Android pick for
frequent fliers (it
got raves from our
Apple loyalists).
Google Pixel, $650.This model is thin
and light, but with
an expansive, high-
quality display.
The built-in
kickstand makes
in-flight use a
breeze. Microsoft
Surface Pro 4, from
$800, and Type
Cover, $130.This is one sleek
machine, with
coppery trim and a
slim half-inch
profile. Fast
processing and a
4K touch screen
make the device
shine. HP Spectre
x360, from $1,280.The supersize Plus
won us over with
its photo
capabilities, like
artfully blurred
backgrounds in
portrait mode and
a telephoto
camera. iPhone 7
Plus, from $770.You can finally
leave your laptop
at home. New iOS
11 functions—like
multitasking and
file management—
make the 10.5-inch
iPad Pro a worthy
substitute. iPad
Pro, from $650,
Keyboard, $160.Time for an
upgrade: the new
MacBook Pro is as
portable as the Air,
but with faster
performance, a
crisper display,
and up to 16GB of
RAM. 13-inch
MacBook Pro, from
$1,300.LAPTOPS TA BLETS PHONESCLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COURTESY OF FLIGHT 001; COURTESY OF FANCII; COURTESY OF SKYROAM TECH; MANFRED KOH, PROP STYLIST: JUDIT
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These handy
cloths provide
streak-free
disinfecting and
come in graphic
packaging that’s
easy to spot in your
bag. Well-Kept
Screen Cleansing
To w e l e t te s , $ 6.BLUETOOTH
TRACKER
Clip or stick this
chip to valuables
and never lose
your keys again. Or
your wallet. Or
your kid. (Kidding.
Sorta.) Tile Mate,
$25.HUMIDIFIER
Pack this when you
head to a dry
climate. It’s 13
centimeters wide,
cordless and ideal
for hotel rooms—
just screw in any
plastic bottle.
Fancii, $24.WI-FI HOT
SPOT
Get secure
Internet and
unlimited data for
up to five devices in
more than 100
countries with this
compact gizmo.
Skyroam Hotspot,
$80.PORTABLE
SPEAKER
It’s tougher than it
looks: UE’s latest
speaker can
survive being
dropped or
drenched. Plus, it
weighs less than
500 grams.
Ultimate Ears
Wonderboom, $80.ADAPTER
This bright,
modular unit will
cheer up any trip. It
comes with a
color-coded map
so it ’s easy to
check
compatibility.
Flight 001 4-in-1
Adapter, $25.IN-EAR
HEADPHONES
Want noise
cancellation
without the bulk?
These buds
dampen exterior
sounds better than
many full-size
models. Bose QC
20, $250.OVER-EAR
HEADPHONES
No one beats Bose
for noise-canceling
headphones.
These are
wireless, but come
with a cord so you
can keep listening
when the battery
runs out. Bose QC
35, $350.road–
tested TECH FOR TRAVEL