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iGo Charge Anywhere Keeps Verizon Wireless Customers Powered While on the Go

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Jun 01, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --

With Verizon Wireless' new iGo Charge Anywhere from iGo, consumers can stop worrying about whether there is an electrical outlet nearby to charge up their mobile devices. This wall charger with an integrated battery provides peace of mind to deliver power anytime, anywhere. The iGo Charge Anywhere from iGo (NASDAQ: IGOI), the most trusted name in the mobile accessory market, is available now at Verizon Wireless.

Compatible with almost every mobile device on the market, the iGo Charge Anywhere contains an integrated battery that simultaneously powers two devices at once without being plugged into an outlet. The iGo Charge Anywhere can provide up to three full charges to most mobile devices while away from an outlet before it needs to be replenished.

"Staying on top of emails, coordinating carpools, or listening to your favorite song can really drain the power from smartphones such as iPhones and Android phones," said Wally Thornton, vice president of product management and supply chain of iGo. "The Charge Anywhere eliminates this inconvenience, providing the peace of mind that you can stay connected and entertained while on the go."

The iGo Charge Anywhere, available at all Verizon Wireless stores nationwide, comes equipped with everything consumers need to charge their iPod, iPhone and micro USB devices, including the Android phones, from the wall or on the go. Additional power tips for almost every other low power device on the market are available at www.iGo.com.

For more information about iGo and the iGo Charge Anywhere, please visit www.iGo.com.

About iGo, Inc. iGo, Inc. offers a full line of innovative accessories for almost every mobile electronic device on the market. Whether a consumer wants to power, protect, listen to, share, cool, hold or connect to their device, iGo has the accessories they need. iGo is also a leader in developing eco-friendly power solutions based on its patented iGo Green(R) technology, which automatically reduces the wasteful and expensive standby, or "vampire," power consumed by electronic devices. iGo products are available at www.iGo.com, as well as through leading resellers and retailers throughout the world. For additional information, call 480-596-0061 or visit www.iGo.com. iGo is a registered trademark of iGo, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

iGo Signs Shaquille O’Neal as Spokesperson for New Products

Basketball great will promote new line of rechargeable batteries, headphones

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – June 14, 2011 –

iGo, Inc. (Nasdaq: IGOI), the most trusted name in the mobile accessory market, announced that well-known personality and basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has signed a four-year agreement to become the company’s official champion of the new iGo rechargeable batteries and iGo-branded headphones that will launch nationwide this summer.

Shaq will serve as ambassador of iGo Green rechargeable alkaline batteries, which give consumers rechargeable batteries at throw-away prices, providing a significant value. Shaq will also promote the complete line of iGo headphones and earbuds that offer music fans affordable high-quality sound, including a line of headphones with active noise cancellation. All iGo headphones come with an integrated microphone, giving users the ability to communicate with others when used with a smartphone or laptop.

“Shaq teaming up with iGo will bring increased recognition to the brand and make a big footprint in the mobile accessory marketplace,” said Mike Heil, President and CEO of iGo. “While Shaq is recognized worldwide for his athletic skills, he is also known for championing products that deliver value, durability and functionality – that is why he is the ideal person to help us get the word out.”

Shaq is among the most well known figures in the world with an imposing presence on the court, in the business world and in the online community. He is currently ranked No. 4 on Forbes Magazine’s list of most influential athletes for 2011; he was recognized as the most effective endorser of all active NBA players by Nielsen in 2010; and he was named by TIME magazine as one of the best picks for Twitter feeds, helping to shape the conversation with nearly 3.8 million followers.

"I have done a lot of traveling in my life, and spent countless hours in airports. During this time I have become very familiar with the iGo brand and its affordable reliability. That's why I am so proud to be part of the iGo family, and help spread the word about their new products,” said Shaquille O’Neal. “I am very excited for the consumer, because now they will have the opportunity to purchase a high quality product at an affordable price."

Shaq will be incorporated into the company’s marketing and advertising campaigns, including print creative, packaging, in-store and online promotions as well as special event appearances across the country.

iGo and Shaq launch all-star headphone line

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – July 7, 2011 –

iGo, Inc. (Nasdaq: IGOI), the most trusted name in the mobile accessory market, is introducing an innovative headphone line specifically designed to maximize the listening experience from iPods and smartphones. The new line, which is championed by basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, offers outstanding sound quality and sleek, eye-catching designs that are perfect for work, travel or at home.

“Music and travel are huge parts of my life, so having the right headphones is critical. The iGo headphones deliver incredible sound for an affordable price,” said Shaquille O'Neal.

The iGo headphone line is available in multiple headphone styles, including earbuds, mid-sized headphones, and over-ear headphones, as well as an active noise-canceling option. In addition, all iGo headphones come with an integrated microphone and SKYPE® adapter, allowing users to easily communicate with others.

The affordable iGo headphone line features four distinct models, including:

iGo City Headphones: The over-ear stereo headphone features active noise-canceling technology to block out background noise, allowing users to relax and focus on the music. Perfect for use at work, travel or home, the iGo City Headphones easily fold to fit into a briefcase, suitcase or purse and are available in brown and gold or white and red. (MSRP: $129.99)

iGo Memphis Headphones: The over-ear stereo headphone folds to a compact size for travel, whether it is across the globe or down the street. Available in black and red or brown and gold, the iGo Memphis Headphones are outfitted with versatile swivel ear cups to provide a better fit for music enthusiasts. (MSRP: $29.99)

iGo Miami Headphones: The mid-sized stereo headphone features a lightweight frame and cushioned ear cups providing a more comfortable listening experience. With a classic, retro design, the iGo Miami Headphones are available in brown and gold or white and red. (MSRP: $39.99)

iGo Detroit Headphones: The in-ear earbud headphone delivers the highest in sound quality, but is compact enough to fit into your pocket. Equipped with four different ear gel sizes to comfortably fit inside the ear, the iGo Detroit Headphones are available in brown and gold, blue and grey or white and red. (MSRP: $19.99)

The iGo headphone line is available now at www.iGo.com. For more information about iGo, please visit www.iGo.com. Stay connected with iGo at www.Facebook.com/iGoinc and www.Twitter.com/iGo.

New iGo iPad Car Charger simplifies Fourth of July Travel

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – June 30, 2011 –

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), 39 million Americans are expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend. With many travelers taking their favorite gadgets with them when they hit the open road, the new iGo iPad Car Charger from iGo, Inc. (Nasdaq: IGOI) quickly and easily powers iPads, iPhones, iPods and more while in the car.

“With more consumers in the marketplace today owning a variety of Apple products, it was important for iGo to provide accessories that directly support their needs,” said Wally Thornton, vice president of product management and supply chain of iGo. “The iGo iPad Car Charger is the perfect travel companion, offering ultimate versatility to travelers seeking to stay connected while on the go.”

In addition to charging the most popular Apple products, the iGo iPad Car Charger also charges other devices via a USB output to allow travelers to charge all of the gadgets they will need on vacation, including phones, GPS devices, gaming devices and digital cameras. Now travelers can always get the power they need to watch movies, listen to music, email friends and family or engage with the world.

The iGo iPad Car Charger joins the iGo iPad Wall Charger, which works worldwide without the need for a voltage converter when traveling internationally. The iGo iPad Car Charger ($24.99) and the iGo iPad Wall Charger ($29.99) are sold separately and are available nationwide and in Europe as well as through www.iGo.com.

iGo Launches Bold New Site with Robust Navigation and Customer Service

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – May 25, 2011 – iGo, Inc. (Nasdaq: IGOI), the most trusted name in the mobile accessory market, introduces a completely redesigned website, www.iGo.com, featuring a brand new look, enhanced design and advanced functionality to serve consumers better than ever.

The new site is easier to navigate, offering iGo shoppers the choice to browse by device or product category – everything from chargers, audio, protection, batteries and more. The homepage also includes rollover functionality to allow consumers to view detailed product information, videos and even purchase directly from the main page – very different from the previous version.

“With consumer interest and demand on iGo.com bigger than ever, iGo responded by giving its fans a more robust website that’s intuitive to the needs of each shopper,” said Jason Edwards, director of e-commerce for iGo. “Everything from the bold homepage to the simplified checkout process is built to serve the consumer more quickly and efficiently.”

The site’s new “My Devices” feature organizes iGo products around a specific device. For example, when users search “iPhone 4”, they will receive a list of all iGo products compatible with that device. With these details now on one page, consumers see the entire breadth of products iGo offers and know exactly what products work for their own device. Users can save a search in the “My Devices” locker for future visits to quickly find chargers and other accessories.

The new site also spotlights the latest iGo news on the homepage and provides an informative press center to serve reporters and bloggers better with resources right at their fingertips.

To check out the new iGo site, please visit www.iGo.com.

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Award-Winning and Compact iGo KeyJuices Juice Up Devices On-the-Go

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Mar 29, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --

iGo, Inc. (NASDAQ: IGOI), the most trusted name in the mobile accessory market, introduces the iGo KeyJuice(TM), a convenient, pocket- sized USB charging and syncing cable for smartphones and other mobile electronic devices that simply snaps into one compact unit for easy charging on-the-go.

Smaller than a pack of gum and as light as a pen, the iGo KeyJuice unfolds to reveal a full USB connector and both micro- and mini- USB connectors, which will work with any smartphone or other device that charges via micro- or mini-USB. A second model has a full Apple connector, enabling convenient charging and syncing of all iPods, iPhones and iPads.

"The KeyJuice directly addresses consumers' need for an ultra- compact, portable and multi- functional accessory that supports charging and syncing, instead of carrying multiple cables," said Wally Thornton, vice president of product management and supply chain of iGo. "With the popularity of micro- and mini-USB products, and with the introduction of Apple's newest iPad, the iGo KeyJuice is every gadget's perfect companion."

A recipient of the CES 2011 Innovations Design and Engineering Award, the iGo KeyJuice offers full-size USB 2.0 connectors to guarantee connectivity to any laptop or USB charger without the need for extra cables. The sleek and compact size of the iGo KeyJuice makes it easy to slip into any pocket or purse -- even attaching to key chains or backpacks -- so it can go everywhere you go.

For more information about both models of the iGo KeyJuice (MSRP $14.99), please visit www.iGo.com.

New iGo Arctic Laptop Cooling Pad Cools and Protects Laptops

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Mar 15, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

While the cold spring weather still has everyone bundled up, there's one thing that must always stay cool: your laptop. iGo, Inc. (Nasdaq: IGOI), the most trusted name in the accessory power management arena, expands its growing portfolio to cool and protect laptops with the new iGo Arctic(TM) Laptop Cooling Pad. The only device of its kind on the market, this patent-pending product features a fan that can be easily re- positioned to target specific hotspots to cool a laptop quickly and more effectively.

"Laptops can get hot, especially after prolonged use and on less-than- ideal surfaces, causing major damage to the machine," said Wally Thornton, vice president of product management and supply chain of iGo. "Additionally, every laptop gets hot in a different spot and the versatile iGo Arctic Laptop Cooling Pad directly targets these hot spots to cool and protect, ensuring a longer lifespan and safeguarding precious data."

iGo's Arctic Laptop Cooling Pad is equipped with a removable USB cable that plugs into the laptop's USB port to power the cooling pad. The USB cable can be detached and stowed inside the cooling pad when it is not needed.

Designed to maximize the cooling effect and minimize noise, the elegant and light iGo Arctic Laptop Cooling Pad optimizes airflow while providing ergonomic comfort. For anyone running their laptop for hours at a time, whether it's working, studying or playing, the iGo Arctic Laptop Cooling Pad is the most efficient and effective cooling pad on the market.

For more information about the iGo Arctic Laptop Cooling Pad (MSRP $29.99), please visit www.iGo.com/arcti c

iGo Announces Investment in Pure Energy Visions

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jun 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

iGo, Inc. (Nasdaq: IGOI), a leading provider of eco-friendly power management solutions and mobile electronic device accessories, today announced the signing of an investment agreement with Pure Energy Visions Corporation and the expansion of its distribution and licensing agreements with PES Canada, Inc. and its parent company, Pure Energy Solutions, Inc., the Company's partners in the rechargeable battery business. iGo's investment will fund further developments in rechargeable alkaline battery technology and improve the economics of the product line.

In return for a total investment of $1.5 million Canadian dollars in Pure Energy Visions, iGo has received 2,142,858 shares of Pure Energy Visions common stock (which is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol PEV.V) at a price per share equal to $0.35, a $750,000 interest-free convertible secured debenture having a one-year repayment term that converts into an additional 2,142,858 shares of Pure Energy Visions common stock (also at a conversion price per share equal to $0.35) in lieu of repayment either upon the achievement of certain business goals or earlier at iGo's discretion. The investment is subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

In addition, this investment in new technology and equipment will reduce iGo's cost of sourcing its rechargeable alkaline batteries, which will position the Company to offer the batteries at a lower price to consumers. iGo also has certain exclusive rights in a new proprietary battery technology being developed by PureEnergy Solutions. iGo Green(R) rechargeable alkaline batteries are scheduled to be introduced in July 2011.

Michael D. Heil, President and Chief Executive Officer of iGo, Inc., commented, "Through this investment, we will be able to offer iGo Green(R) rechargeable alkaline batteries at a more attractive price point for consumers, further enhancing their appeal. With iGo Green, consumers can get a AA or AAA alkaline battery that can be recharged hundreds of times, saving them hundreds of dollars in the process and reducing the number of batteries that are tossed into landfills. We believe this will be a strong value proposition that will provide both a financial and an environmental incentive for consumers to make the switch from disposable batteries."

These gadgets could lighten travelers' load

Road Warrior- tested gift ideas
These gadgets could lighten travelers' load

By Roger Yu
USA TODAY

Road warriors are in perpetual pursuit of simplicity and lightness in their traveling ways.

Gadget makers are more than happy to oblige, rolling out new product versions each year that are getting lighter in weight and simpler to operate.

USA TODAY asked its panel of Road Warriors, who log millions of miles combined each year in the air and on the road, for recommendations on ideal holiday gifts for frequent travelers. Many leaned toward technology- consolidating products that enable them to pack fewer items — ranging from GPS- embedded cameras to iPad-like tablet computers.

Gadgets that take the pain out of travel were also popular — items such as noise- canceling headphones, thermal neck pillows and Knee Defenders, a pocket- sized gadget that helps protect knees against air passengers who recline their seats.

"I will not get on a plane without (my noise- canceling headphones). They let the guy next to me know 'I am not going to chat,' " says Pat Makovitch, a medical sales executive from Fredericksburg, Va.

Some travelers recommended less exotic products. Ellen Davis of Peachtree City, Ga., praises her small water spray bottle, used to spritz her clothes. "Spray, shake the clothes and hang them up in the closet overnight," she says. "No ironing required."

Like other technology- dependent travelers, Douglas Mapson, a baseball scout for the San Francisco Giants, travels with a tangled mess of cords and chargers. "I would suggest a small, soft- sided lunch box to keep (them in one place). A good, inexpensive gift," he says.

Other Road Warrior recommendations:

•iGo powerXtender. Provides emergency power to cellphones and other mobile devices using AA batteries when electrical outlets aren't nearby. "I find it great during any long delays at the airport," says Marilyn Repinski of Gig Harbor, Wash. "I even used it during a power outage at home during a storm." IGo claims it can provide up to 10 hours of talking and is compatible with over 3,000 mobile devices. ($16)

•Spacepak set. Mark Isenberg of Oldsmar, Fla., says Spacepak Set from Flight001.com, a website that sells travel items, is "the best item" he bought this year. The kit comes with three small bags — one each for packing and compressing clothes, keeping shoes neat and organizing toiletry items. It's one of many packing aids that have been introduced recently for travelers looking to squeeze as many items as possible in a carry-on rollaway bag. "You can pack using this set of bags for two weeks in a rolling bag," Isenberg says. ($98)

•REI lightweight fleece liner. Mitchell Fong of Mill Valley, Calif., misses blankets that many airlines used to offer for free on flights. Fong uses a lightweight sleeping bag liner as a substitute. The REI lightweight fleece liner is a polyester microfleece that "adds 10° F of warmth" to your sleeping bag, REI says. ($46.50)

•Lifetrons portable multi-power charger. Fernando Mariano, an advertising executive from Orlando, recommends this portable charger that can recharge two devices at the same time. The device gets its power from your laptop through a USB port. Once it's fully charged, it can be used to charge cellphones, cameras and other small devices in an emergency. ($129)

•Virgin MiFi. Kathryn Alice, a lifestyle and travel writer, subscribes to this Wi- Fi access card to maintain her "portable lifestyle." The credit- card-size gadget connects to a cellular data network to generate a personal Wi-Fi hot spot for up to five devices. Virgin Mobile, which operates the technology through Sprint's network, doesn't require a contract, and the $40 monthly plan gives you unlimited Wi-Fi in the U.S. "It has already paid for itself in skipped hotel Internet fees," Alice says. "And we have a family of four plus a Wii, so it's great for us. It has four hours of battery so we can actually use it in the car to browse the Internet on the fly." ($129.99)

•Lewis N. Clark Balanzza digital luggage scale. For travelers who often push airlines' limits on checked luggage weight, George Irving recommends this portable scale. "It works like a charm," says Irving, an auto industry executive from Huntington Beach, Calif. "With the airlines being so goofy about the 50-pound bags, this scale can pay for itself in one trip." (About $20)

•HC2 Hovercraft 20" Connect. Travelers who want to avoid carrying a separate laptop bag can look to this carry- on. It comes with a lockable and padded side entry for a laptop, a new design element for travelers who need easy access to it at airport security checkpoints. The 20- inch height also meets the carry-on requirements of most international airlines, which prohibit 21-inch models commonly allowed on domestic flights. (About $235)

•Microbeam travel alarm clock. Many travelers insist on packing a flashlight. David Bradach, an accountant in Naples, Fla., consolidates the functions of a flashlight, thermometer and alarm clock by using this device from Brookstone. "It was just a perfect item to have along on a (recent) nine-day Mediterranean cruise," he says. ($30)

The Summer to Go on a Power Diet

The Summer to Go on a Power Diet

By KATHERINE BOEHRET
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

As temperatures climb to their highest levels, so, too, do the cost of home utilities bills. So how do you at least keep your energy-sucking electronics in check?

Summer months are the most expensive electricity usage months of the year, according to a study from the U.S. Energy Information Association, a government agency. So whether you're trying to save money or attempting to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, several technologies can make the task a bit easier. This week, I've prepared a run down of some of the many devices and websites that can help you to reduce power consumption.

Intelligent Power Strips

Call it standby power, vampire power or phantom power: When your appliances are plugged into the wall and not in use, they're still sucking up energy. To solve this problem, some people go around their house unplugging electronics, but then they have to go around plugging these in again when they need to use them. And certain machines, like TiVos, for example, will reboot every time they're unplugged and plugged, which takes significantly more time than turning on a lamp after plugging it in again.

A number of special power strips have come out within the year that are designed to simplify this process by ensuring devices don't draw power while plugged in. The $40 Smart Strip Power Strip from Bits Ltd. (bitsltd.net) has either seven or 10 outlets, depending on the model. These include three red outlets for products you never want to turn off and one blue "control" outlet. Electronics plugged into the remaining white outlets stay on or shut down depending on what's plugged into the blue outlet. So if your computer is plugged into a blue outlet and you shut it down, your speakers, scanner, printer and monitor would also turn off as long as they're plugged into the Smart Strip's white outlets.

A similar product, in which plugged-in electronics take their cue from a control outlet, is the $50 HP Monster Digital PowerCenter with GreenPower (http://3.ly/3hXF). This strip, which has six three-pronged outlets, also includes two surge-protected phone connections for fax lines or modems.

The $80 Power Smart Tower with iGo Green Technology (http://3.ly/C7ce) includes four outlets that are always on and four that power down when anything that's plugged in turns off. It also has two built-in USB power ports for charging via USB.

Track More, Waste Less

When people go on diets, they're often told to write down everything they eat so they're more conscious of what they're ingesting every day. A study by the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford showed a 5% to 15% reduction in power consumption just by providing energy information to consumers.

One tool that could help you trace your electricity usage is the Consumer Electronics Association's Energy Calculator (http://3.ly/gp2M). People fill in data on how much they use specific devices—like "digital television, 21 to 39 inches" or "notebook PC"— in their home per day or per month. The site calculates typical watts per device and figures out the energy- consumption costs for each over the period of a month and over a year, and then adds up the totals for each device. The idea is to let people see how small usage adjustments can have a big monetary impact over time.

If you'd rather not do the work of inputting data on your power usage, the Google PowerMeter (google.com/powermet er) might be up your alley. It digitally tracks your usage patterns using meter data supplied by your utility company and its results can be accessed from any Web browser or your iGoogle homepage. A Google representative says this service is gradually rolling out in tests with utility companies. Currently, 10 utilities are partnered with PowerMeter in five countries, including the U.S.

If your utility company isn't one of the 10 that work with Google's PowerMeter, you can buy a special gadget that monitors consumption, including some that physically hook into your fuse box (a list can be found here http://3.ly/Un3h). One relatively less expensive device from Current Cost is $169.

Before You Buy

If you're buying new electronics soon, you may want to consider a product's energy efficiency before buying it.

The U.S. Department of Energy has a Web database of Energy Star compliant products, which meet requirements set by the DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (http://3.ly/SSsy).

Information on the Consumer Electronics Association website (http://3.ly/4x9P) helps people decide whether to replace or repair a product, from an efficiency standpoint.

—Edited by Walter S. Mossberg

—Email Katherine Boehret at mossbergsolution@wsj. com

Never a Shortage of Handy Gadgets

For Travelers, Never a Shortage of Handy Gadgets

By CHRISTINE NEGRONI
THE NEW YORK TIMES

PROSPECTS for adventure beckon as summer approaches, but even enthusiastic tourists have some departure ambivalence — worrying about loved ones and the possessions they will be leaving behind. With new Internet- enabled gadgets, travelers can hit the road and still keep track of what’s going on at home. And for on-the-road entertainment, there are handy devices and even futuristic headgear.

VUE PERSONAL VIDEO NETWORK The Vue personal video system is a kit that lets users aim two lightweight, low-power wireless cameras at whatever they want to monitor, like the cat’s food bowl or the basement water heater, then view the video in real time on the Web.

“Before, you didn’t have the ability to be your own eyes and ears remotely,” said Gioia Messinger, founder of Avaak, based in San Diego, which produces the Vue system.

Even mobile devices can be used to view video of the homestead. “You don’t have to be at your desk; you can be anywhere,” Ms. Messinger said.

Vue is not a security system. The camera will not record audio, and there is no motion, smoke or heat detection associated with the cameras, so it will not set off an alert in a crisis. The video can be recorded, and users can share their Vue movies at a personal site. The Vue Personal Video Network costs $299 for two cameras and one year of service.

SLINGBOX SOLO Travelers who prefer more choice in their on-the-road entertainment can turn their laptops or mobile phones into remote receivers for their own television sets using the Slingbox.

David Wilfert, a lawyer from Connecticut, bought a Slingbox when his daughter Kate was in college. “She used it in lieu of a TV set,” Mr. Wilfert said. “Basically, she became a free rider on our cable.”

Jay Tannenbaum, a spokesman for Sling Media, said many customers bought the product because they wanted to watch hometown sports or news when they were away from their local viewing area. When Mr. Tannenbaum’s son, Harry, was studying in Hong Kong, he logged on one night to join the family in watching a movie, creating a virtual family gathering.

“If the TV is the hearth and home, the hearth is now portable,” Mr. Tannenbaum said. “You can bring that with you wherever you go.” The simplest Slingbox, the Solo, is $180. Features like high definition and the ability to handle multiple streams are available in the Pro-HD model at $300.

I- GLASSES Travelers who want to watch videos in private can use head-mounted displays that put the video screen directly in front of the wearers’ eyes with futuristic goggles, priced at $299.

“It does look odd,” Ross Rainville of I-Glasses said of his company’s 920HR model. The goggles plug in to the composite TV video outputs of any portable player, and the display is the equivalent of an 80- inch screen, the company said. Earplugs offer stereo sound.

“I take the 920HR and the iPod and watch a movie in the airport, but I never made it through an entire movie without someone coming up and asking me what I’m doing.”

VIEWGUARD PRIVACY SCREENS For $40 to $75, privacy screens that restrict the viewing angle of a screen make up in affordability what they lack in space-age technology. As described by ViewGuard, which sells a variety of these screens online, only people directly in front of the filtered monitor — that includes people standing behind the user — can see the display.

CAMERA MASK BY LIQUID IMAGE When travelers put away their movies and laptops and start checking out where they are, the $99 Camera Mask by Liquid Image is a good choice for water destinations. A small camera positioned in the center of a dive mask makes it possible to shoot stills and video practically hands-free. The original product was for divers, though demand has expanded to include people who want a waterproof camera.

“In the pool, it sounds like a cool idea,” said John Green, a father of four and a buyer for Adorama.com, a consumer electronics store in Manhattan. “It might be parents, it might be friends or people who post videos of themselves or of their vacation.”

Similar masks are in the works for skiing and other activities.

“The Internet also lets people show how different the reefs are in locations around the world,” said Melanie Pearson, a company vice president, in an e-mail message. “All of this information from photos and videos can help a traveler decide what locations they wish to visit.”

IGO CHARGE ANYWHERE Before packing electronic essentials, the wise traveler might consider the iGo Charge Anywhere battery charger. This device, about the size of a deck of cards, works internationally, on airplanes and in autos without a voltage converter. It also stores power so it can charge a device even when it is not plugged in.

The Charge Anywhere costs $50, and 3,000 tips make it compatible with a variety of electronic devices. The tips are sold separately, for about $7 to $12 each. In an e-mail message, a spokeswoman for iGo, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., said the charger was “compatible with nearly every mobile device on the market.”

Considering the number of new travel gadgets available, the challenge for iGo will be keeping up.

This article has been revised to reflect the following correction:

Correction: June 14, 2010

An article in the Personal Tech section on Thursday about electronic gadgets for travelers misstated part of the name of the maker of a diver’s mask with a built-in camera. The mask is made by Liquid Image, not Liquid Motion. A picture caption accompanying the article repeated the error.