It's nearly 2 years since I started this thread, and there have been some changes to my "essential technology".
I'm currently in the USA, and have been visiting filming locations in Georgia for
The Walking Dead TV show.
This time my essential technology:
Toshiba Chromebook
Way faster than the Samsung Chromebook I had.
Nokia 1320 - Windows Phone - 6 inch screen
HERE Drive+ installed - offline, turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation.
Windows Authenticator for 2FA.
Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen - Android Phone - 5 inch screen
Also doubles up as my MP3 player.
Google Authenticator for 2FA.
Digital camera - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS3
Had this a few years now - good for places where you don't want to advertise that you're a tourist!
Digital Camera - Fuji Finepix 2500HD
Bought this a few weeks ago off e-Bay, for a fraction of the new price.
Got 18x zoom for close up and personal shots.
Garmin Sat Nav
Although the maps installed are over 5 years old now, It's still getting me where I want to go.
The Chromebook has fulfilled all my needs - especially with regard to all the photos taken.
I was able to transfer them from the camera SD card onto the Chromebook, and then back them up to a flash drive and online to OneDrive.
With Pixlr Editor, I was able to edit (crop, resize, etc) for posting on social media.
Although I also own Nexus 7 & 10 tablets, I made the decision not to bring either of these - can honestly say I've not missed them.
If you include my Port Designs backpack, the whole lot (with a few other traveling extras) weighs about 4 kg.
