shaneroberts
Shane Roberts
shaneroberts
Editor Emeritus, The Inventory

or have to stand at that stupid carousel waiting for my bag to be unloaded, and getting anxious that “oh god it’s not here yet i bet they lost it it’s totally gone why did i pack my good bra in that suitcase jesus christ that guy just got here and he’s already got his bag!? why did i bother running to border control Read more

or have to stand at that stupid carousel waiting for my bag to be unloaded, and getting anxious that “oh god it’s

Gee, go figure. Like most shoemakers they don’t think guys can have wide feet. Not that I have Hobbit feet or anything, they’re just not narrow Read more

Gee, go figure. Like most shoemakers they don’t think guys can have wide feet. Not that I have Hobbit feet or

Checked out their website, and the Greenflex’s look great. Very similar to the Clarks Bushacre chukkas that I love and wear most days, but are finally starting to wear out. Then I checked out the sizes, and they only range 8-12. Read more

Checked out their website, and the Greenflex’s look great. Very similar to the Clarks Bushacre chukkas that I love

Going to solicit some advice here: Read more

Going to solicit some advice here:

I can strongly recommend the Command messenger, as well. I previously used a Tom Bihn Ristretto for my 13" MBP, but when I went to a 15", had to upgrade the bag. The Command’s been perfect for taking to work daily, flying, overnight travel. The material’s a fairly dense weave, but I put a couple coats of ScotchGuard Read more

I can strongly recommend the Command messenger, as well. I previously used a Tom Bihn Ristretto for my 13" MBP, but

I have the grey Command messenger bag. I got it last year when my job sent me across country repeatedly. I had to get one of the larger ones because my job gave me a laptop that 1984 forgot that is huge and heavy. Read more

I have the grey Command messenger bag. I got it last year when my job sent me across country repeatedly. I had to

I’ve upgraded over 500 computers between last year and now, I keep buying and stocking up on 840 evo or pro 120-128gb ssd drives as boot drives and leaving in the original HDD as secondary.

Not one complaint or failure yet. Read more

I’ve upgraded over 500 computers between last year and now, I keep buying and stocking up on 840 evo or pro

This is just proof that the TSA isn’t really about security. If you can skip some of the security checks by giving them money. It means the whole thing is a scam. Read more

This is just proof that the TSA isn’t really about security. If you can skip some of the security checks by giving

Got one of the Command Messenger bags a few months ago and it’s fantastic. I’m on a plane about 2X per week, and it’s light, convenient (easy access to exterior pockets) and accessing your laptop from a separate pocket outside the main bag is great for meetings/other times you need it for quick access. Read more

Got one of the Command Messenger bags a few months ago and it’s fantastic. I’m on a plane about 2X per week, and

Ceptics Grounded Universal Plug Adapter (Different for each plug type) Read more

Ceptics Grounded Universal Plug Adapter (Different for each plug type)

Travel Ready’s adapters are more expensive than their competitors’, but they allow you to plug in two devices at once, have a built in surge suppressor, and are a bright purple so you are less likely to leave them behind when you leave. Read more

Travel Ready’s adapters are more expensive than their competitors’, but they allow you to plug in two devices at

Just in time--we’re headed to the UK next month!
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Just in time--we’re headed to the UK next month!

In addition to the adapter jasecart posted, i also recommend using a U.K. plug for the universal airline power jacks. Most jacks are worn out and won’t hold a US pronged plug. They fall out if you even look at it weird. I use the U.K. usb plug and it is snug for the entire flight. Universal adapters are a little Read more

In addition to the adapter jasecart posted, i also recommend using a U.K. plug for the universal airline power

I’m a fan of Skross, although as others mentioned it’s not a voltage converter. I don’t have any portable electronics (latop, tablet, phone, camera, etc.) whose power supplies don’t support everything. It’s bulky, but I like that it has fuses and has dual USB charging. Unfortunately, the U.S. Amazon site is a bit Read more

I’m a fan of Skross, although as others mentioned it’s not a voltage converter. I don’t have any portable

Kikkerland UL03-A Universal Travel Adapter. Just an outlet adapter (no voltage conversion), but I find most laptop and USB chargers work with other countries power just fine (read the charger and look for something like “Input: 100-240V AC 50-60hz”, which will mean it works everywhere).

Kikkerland UL03-A Universal Travel Adapter. Just an outlet adapter (no voltage conversion), but I find most laptop

I really like the simplicity and design of the products from OneAdaptr:

I really like the simplicity and design of the products from OneAdaptr:

This. Headed to Australia in a few weeks (first time ever, scored those neck pillows you had a few weeks back), and this is pertinent info to me. Read more

This. Headed to Australia in a few weeks (first time ever, scored those neck pillows you had a few weeks back), and