Planning that extended weekend away, or perhaps you have an overseas business trip looming? Then this list is a must-read.

A Microsoft Surface prototype was unveiled today at the Microsoft REMIX event in Sydney, demonstrating a new way of interacting with Lonely Planet travel titles. But Surface has even bigger plans in 'store'.

Whether you are a busy commuter or a frequent flyer or maybe you prefer to just travel for business or pleasure, there's a selection of kit that can simpify your life.

An inexpensive, neatly designed sat-nav that happens to offer additional travel info if you want it

Price: $159.50 One of the most useful accessories for the international road warrior is the travel connection kit. Targus kit is contained in a compact zipped carry case, which houses al

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A deserving Award-winner: great sound from a small, travel-friendly speaker system

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The i-Buddie’s biggest claim to fame in the notebook stakes is that it keeps its travel weight down by eschewing an in-built battery. The reasoning is that most notebooks are either used at home or the office, where they’re plugged into the mains, but aren’t powered up on the road much.

Toshiba's business notebooks now include 3 USB sleep-and-charge ports. Good news if you're looking to lighten your travel bag.

Back to the future.

For a camera as packed with controls as this, Minolta has still kept the body comfortable and light. With more features than your average Boeing, this camera's menu modes are entered into with a jog dial that locks in the off position, stopping you from draining your batteries with accidental inside travel-gear shots.