{"id":13449,"date":"2015-03-20T12:46:29","date_gmt":"2015-03-20T16:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=13449"},"modified":"2017-11-09T09:20:05","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T14:20:05","slug":"three-for-the-road-ventev-weight-it-and-mountie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/three-for-the-road-ventev-weight-it-and-mountie\/","title":{"rendered":"Three for the road \u2013 Ventev, Weight It and Mountie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip?\u00a0 Here are three things you probably didn\u2019t plan to pack \u2013 but should have.\u00a0 They\u2019re worth their weight in gold the first time you need them\u2026.and they\u2019ll all fit easily in a pocket.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Ventev Powercell 6000+<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13454\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8366-600x542.jpg?resize=600%2C542\" alt=\"Ventev Powercell 6000+\" width=\"600\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8366.jpg?resize=600%2C542&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8366.jpg?resize=150%2C136&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8366.jpg?resize=300%2C271&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8366.jpg?w=1133&amp;ssl=1 1133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mobileaccessories.ventev.com\/products\/Chargers\/Portable-Battery-Chargers\/1370669__VentevPowercell6000BatteryCharger\">Ventev Powercell 6000+<\/a> is a Li-Ion polymer battery that will recharge a tablet or recharge your smartphone twice.\u00a0 Easy to pack, this thing is priceless when your device runs down and you aren\u2019t near a power source.<\/p>\n<p>With two USB ports, it can charge two devices at once, so if you really blew it and forgot to charge both your phone and your tablet\u2026no sweat.\u00a0 Ventev\u2019s Powercell 6000+ can handle it.\u00a0 Putting out 3.1A max, it can deliver power to your 1 and 2.1 amp devices simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13452\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8361-600x351.jpg?resize=600%2C351\" alt=\"Ventev Powercell 6000+\" width=\"600\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8361.jpg?resize=600%2C351&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8361.jpg?resize=150%2C88&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8361.jpg?resize=300%2C175&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8361.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s time to recharge the Powercell 6000+, simply fold down the 110v prongs and plug it in a standard wall outlet. No cords needed.\u00a0 A small LED scale will show the amount of power remaining in the device.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13453\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8364-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Ventev Powercell 6000+ with prongs out for recharging\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8364.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8364.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8364.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Ventev-Powercell-6000-8364.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With its Rapid Charge technology and weighing less than 2\/3#, this thing deserves a place in your carryon or backpack. <a href=\"https:\/\/mobileaccessories.ventev.com\/products\/Chargers\/Portable-Battery-Chargers\">See all the charger models at Ventev.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Weigh It<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>With the airlines looking to grab every extra dollar they can, some of the biggest surprises come at the expense of your heavy luggage. One pound can be the difference between FREE and $100.00.\u00a0 You really need to know how much your luggage weighs before you get to the counter.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13455\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8356-600x375.jpg?resize=600%2C375\" alt=\"Weigh It\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8356.jpg?resize=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8356.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8356.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8356.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With Weigh It you can weigh your luggage anywhere; hotel or home. \u00a0It will register the weight of your bag up to 110 lbs (50-kg) and it\u2019s decidedly easy to use.<\/p>\n<p>Open the protective plastic clamshell case and unhook the carrying strap.\u00a0 Release the magnetically held hook and slip one end of the strap over the hook.\u00a0 Pass the other end of the strap through your suitcase handle and then secure it to the hook as well.\u00a0 Lift.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13456\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8359-600x515.jpg?resize=600%2C515\" alt=\"Weigh It\" width=\"600\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8359.jpg?resize=600%2C515&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8359.jpg?resize=150%2C129&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8359.jpg?resize=300%2C258&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Weigh-It-8359.jpg?w=1192&amp;ssl=1 1192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The weight will be displayed on an easy to read digital display. Repeat for each of your bags.\u00a0 It\u2019s so much easier to repack to rearrange your belongings if you do it at home or in your hotel room before leaving. Let\u2019s face it \u2013 everyone in line will hate you if you try doing it at the airline counter.<\/p>\n<p>Check it out on line at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inventhelpstore.com\/detail.aspx?ID=167\">www.inventhelpstore.com<\/a>. Avoiding just one overweight bag will pay for it.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Mountie<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Ever bump your phone or tablet off a table while working on your laptop?\u00a0 Yuucch.\u00a0 Somehow they seem slipperier on a table top. Well, now there\u2019s a device to prevent that. And it will even make checking your phone or tablet more convenient as well.\u00a0 It\u2019s called the <a href=\"https:\/\/tenonedesign.com\/mountie.php\">Mountie<\/a> and it couldn\u2019t be simpler to install.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13451\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8372-600x421.jpg?resize=600%2C421\" alt=\"Mountie by Ten One Design\" width=\"600\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8372.jpg?resize=600%2C421&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8372.jpg?resize=150%2C105&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8372.jpg?resize=300%2C211&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8372.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Open one half of the clip and clamp it to your laptop screen. Then slide your tablet (or phone) into the other side of the clip and clamp that down as well.\u00a0 You\u2019ve now got your second device conveniently and securely mounted where there\u2019s no chance of forgetting them or accidentally knocking them around.<\/p>\n<p>The Mountie comes with various sized rubber mounting pads that slip on or off instantly. That enables you to use them with today\u2019s equipment and tomorrow\u2019s as well. I found for example that I needed the thickest pad available with my super thin <a title=\"Life is better with Yoga 3 Pro\" href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2014\/11\/17\/yoga-3-pro\/\">Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro Ultrabook<\/a> screen, but I could use the medium thickness pad with <a title=\"AARP RealPad \u2013 is it really for you?\" href=\"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/2014\/11\/10\/aarp-realpad-really\/\">my tablet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8370-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450\" alt=\"Mountie by Ten One Design\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8370.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8370.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8370.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Mountie-by-Ten-One-Design-8370.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Get two and have your tablet on one side and your phone on the other.\u00a0 Read more at <a href=\"https:\/\/tenonedesign.com\/mountie.php\">Ten One Design, makers of the Mountie<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip?\u00a0 Here are three things you probably didn\u2019t plan to pack \u2013 but should have.\u00a0 They\u2019re worth their weight in gold the first time you need them\u2026.and they\u2019ll all fit easily in a pocket. Ventev Powercell 6000+ The Ventev Powercell 6000+ is a Li-Ion polymer battery that will recharge a tablet or recharge 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a trip?\u00a0 Here are three things you probably didn\u2019t plan to pack \u2013 but should have.\u00a0 They\u2019re worth their weight in gold the first time you need them\u2026.and they\u2019ll all fit easily in a pocket. 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