Dear Doc,
I own a posh SLR camera and lenses
that I don’t want plonked in the
hold when I fly. Can you suggest
a reputable bag, ideallywith
wheels, that complies with the new
easyJet hand-luggage regulations?
jd, bristol
in order to take advantage
of easyJet’s luggage guarantee – meaning
it’s guaranteed to travel with you in the cabin – the bag can be
anything up to 50x40x20cm in size (unless you have Speedy Boarding
or another exception). The Lowe Pro Roller Lite 150 AW
(pictured, £189;
bit.ly/19MWu36)
fits the bill, but it’s due to be discontinued,
so grab one quick. The Peli Storm
IM2435
(£138; pelistormdirect.
co.uk)
is too large, but tough
enough to be flung about. For
one without wheels, try a Tamrac
Zuma 9
(£79; tamrac.com)
.
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Any.do
Free
iOS, Android
From writing
shopping lists to
managing a calendar,
this makes it simple
to create tasks and set
reminders based on
time or, intriguingly,
location. Gripes are
that it’s limited to only
two mobile platforms,
offers no desktop
software and has few
features other than
managing to-do lists.
Springpad
Free
iOS, Android
This one lets you take
notes on any subject.
But where it really
excels is that it will
then scour the web
for additional info on
that topic, such as
reviews for a
restaurant. It’s more
of a companion to the
web-based Springpad
than a standalone app,
but is akin to having a
digital PA.
Trello
Free
most platforms
Think of Trello as a
virtual whiteboard
where you can post
thoughts, brainstorm
ideas and monitor the
progress of multiple
projects by moving
shared icons across
the screen that then
update in real time. It’s
flexible and a boon for
collaborators. Some
frills add £3/mth, but
the best bits are free.
Class Timetable
£0.69
iOS
Sick of being late
for lessons? Forget
rummaging for a
scrappy bit of paper
– this slick little app
makes it child’s play
to manage even
fiendishly complex
academic timetables.
Android fans seeking
a similar app should
check out Timetable.
Now you just need to
get out of bed in time.
Wunderlist
Free
most platforms
Wunderlist is the
consummate team
player for making and
sharing to-do lists
– and it’s particularly
good for business
needs. There are apps
for most mobile
devices and web-
browser access too.
The ability to, say, add
files or assign
responsibilities to
others costs £3/mth.
New year, newplan
The first step to taking control of your life is having the right tools… and, of course,
a smartphone to use them on
Gadget Doctor
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