As we become more and more dependent on hand-held devices when we travel, our power and connectivity needs become even more important. What we need is technological convergence in a lightweight, easy to use device that rarely leaves our carry on.

The Satechi Smart Travel Router / Travel Adapter with USB Port just might be the answer. Its AC pins, accessed by an easy thumb slide, are designed to fit into four of the most common plug configurations used around the world, meaning AC power in 150 countries. The 2.1Amp USB port and additional AC socket can charge two devices, from tablets, e-readers and back up batteries to smartphones, at once.

In addition, the device offers four networking modes: router to broadcast a wireless signal to your devices; a repeater, amplifying your existing network; as an access point, creating a wireless connection from a wired source; and as a client, connecting devices via an Ethernet cable. www.satechi.net