Joe Brancatelli, writer for Portfolio.com and veteran road warrior, shares his list of gadgets and services for making life out of the office more bearable.

• Flight Tracker: FlightStats, online and mobile versions
• Computer Manager: LogMeIn offers “Web-based remote computer access, support, and management”
• VoIP System: Skype for laptops and cell phones “obliterates the high cost of calling” during international travel
• Wi-Fi Roaming Service: you guessed it…Boingo Wireless! “The world is full of WiFi hotspots, but most of them are behind a confusing array of high-priced firewalls. Boingo vaults you over most of those walls at a fair price: $9.95 a month for unlimited access in North America or $59 a month for unlimited global access.“
• Portable Power System: $90 everwhereMax Laptop Charger
• Plug Adapter: Universal World Travel AC Adapter with USB Power Port
• External Drive:  OWC Mercury (doesn’t require AC adapter) or eGo Portable hard drive (stylish)

Read the entire article here.

Jonathan B. Spira reviews Ipevo’s new Wi-Fi Phone for Skype as part of Business Traveler’s “Tech Front.”

“The tiny Ipevo Wi-Fi Phone for Skype seems almost custom-made for the business traveler who wants to use Skype without having to carry a laptop.  at setup, one can use an existing Skype account or establish a new one; when I logged in, all of my contacts from Skype showed up automatically.  To place calls, one simply connects to a Wi-Fi network and dials.  Voice quality turned out to be very good, an the convenience factor is excellent.  The phone doesn’t support access to Wi-Fi roaming networks, but a software update for Boingo functionality is planned.”

We look forward to getting Boingo functionality integrated into this nifty device.  Boingo + Skype = Amazing value for business travelers!