Portable UK voip number? [more inside]
posted by devnull on Nov 4, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for the perfect laptop for traveling. Priorities are durability, lightness, and battery life, in that order. Performance is not too important, but it must run Windows 7 like a champ. Willing to consider netbooks. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Oct 29, 2009 - 19 answers

Looking for a (cheap) portable, parallel printer that prints in A4 size. [more inside]
posted by saxamo on Sep 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for decent portable speakers for my mp3 player, ideally for $30 or less. This is for my cube at work - low volume, but I'd like at least some bass (current $5 piece of crap speakers do not have put out any bass that I can detect, even when adjusting the primitive equalizer on my mp3 player). [more inside]
posted by marble on Aug 24, 2009 - 12 answers

Help me defy the laws of physics and make a decent bass sound with a tiny box. [more inside]
posted by quarterframer on Jul 31, 2009 - 12 answers

Security alarm: I'm looking for a portable, battery operated house/office alarm system which can watch the only entrance of a flat. It's a concrete building and the front door is the only way in, unless somebody scales a balcony which would definitely be noticed. This should function much like a car alarm, with a remote key fob to arm and disarm, motion sensor and a opening sensor on the door, and make a very loud noise if it's disturbed. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Jul 11, 2009 - 4 answers

Need some input on a road warrior setup - Specifically would the Iriscan(express or executive) work for scanning ID's? or is there something better for portable scanning and printing/pdfing [more inside]
posted by Mesach on Jul 9, 2009 - 0 answers

Help me brainstorm easy packed lunches. [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on May 16, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm looking for a clever way to bring 2 tablespoons of liquid medicine around with me in my pocket on weekends, without lugging around an entire bottle. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2009 - 40 answers

Need portable, very quiet, printer. [more inside]
posted by mikeand1 on Feb 23, 2009 - 5 answers

Can you help my wife and I choose health insurance? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Jan 2, 2009 - 12 answers

I've just bought an external hard drive for carrying around my music, movies, and pictures. Is there a portable media centre program I could also put on it? [more inside]
posted by edbyford on Dec 16, 2008 - 7 answers

i'm thinking about getting a PSP. i want to hack it and be able to play downloaded games and movies. what do i need to know before proceeding? (i.e. difficulty, what not to get, etc) dont bother with legal mumbo jumbo. i already know the risks
posted by l2yangop on Nov 14, 2008 - 12 answers

Portable comic readers. I'm looking for a USB-connectable device on which I can throw .cbr and .cbz (or .rar and .zip respectively) files onto it, and be able to view them on the device the same way CDisplay does on the PC. What affordable devices are capable of doing this? Think Kindle, but for comics. [more inside]
posted by Ziggy Zaga on Nov 7, 2008 - 18 answers

I need some advice about buying a portable lightweight laptop. [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Oct 4, 2008 - 13 answers

What would you recommend for a compact device that reads pdfs? I've recently started train commuting and have 30 minutes on a regular basis to read. There are quite a few large pdfs that I read. I've been using a PSP but it doesn't work well. I'm currently looking at an ipod touch, eee PC, Aspire One, Nokia n800 and would consider anything else that people recommend. ( more inside ) [more inside]
posted by sien on Sep 28, 2008 - 35 answers

I am looking for a reasonably cheap portable digital audio recorder, on short notice, in the Seattle area. [more inside]
posted by bumpkin on Sep 26, 2008 - 7 answers

Good-sized portable trackballs: do they exist? [more inside]
posted by curagea on Sep 22, 2008 - 2 answers

Why shouldn't I buy the Asus EEEPC? [more inside]
posted by onepapertiger on Sep 6, 2008 - 29 answers

Help me to disco disco on holiday! Suggest some portable speakers, sub$100, for non-ipod player. [more inside]
posted by MarvinJ on Aug 19, 2008 - 3 answers

I want a mp4/3 IPOD like gadget and I'd like to use it for... 60% to play videos (converted from my DVD collection), 35% to play music (MP3 etc) and 5% to listen to FM radio - the radio is negotiable, not vital. I've never owned or used an MP3/4 player and I'm clueless. [more inside]
posted by selton on Aug 9, 2008 - 25 answers

Where can I find a used/rebuilt Airsep Freestyle portable oxygen concentrator on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by alcopop on Jul 10, 2008 - 2 answers

External hard showing "weird". Better known as, sharing an external/portable hard drive between osx and winxp. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl on Jun 23, 2008 - 10 answers

Recommendation on Portable Soldering Irons? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Jun 18, 2008 - 7 answers

What to do with a portable air conditioner that does not cool! [more inside]
posted by convex on Jun 14, 2008 - 5 answers

I need recommendations for a DVD player that straps to your headrest. [more inside]
posted by beccaj on Jun 12, 2008 - 6 answers

We're contemplating moving into a house with no built-in dishwasher... without which we cannot live! What are your impressions of portables? What are good some good brands, and are there any caveats to hooking them up that we should be aware of?
posted by TheNewWazoo on Jun 10, 2008 - 21 answers

Can anyone help me figure out what kind of power source I need for my outdoor art project? [more inside]
posted by xo on Jun 5, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to build my own UI on a portable/embedded device. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by mphuie on Apr 23, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a good, cheap, portable DAB radio to use outside. [more inside]
posted by TheDonF on Apr 19, 2008 - 4 answers

Looking for sink hookup dishwasher for use in Europe! [more inside]
posted by sdis on Apr 7, 2008 - 1 answer

PortableApps? Portable Outlook? What's the best way to access a robust set of data from multiple PCs? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Apr 3, 2008 - 7 answers

What simple, cheap, rechargeable equipment will let me play mp3s out loud? [more inside]
posted by letahl on Mar 25, 2008 - 5 answers

How do you, fellow musician, capture musical ideas when you're nowhere near a recording device? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Feb 22, 2008 - 15 answers

I need to find a way to keep all of my various bits of information handy in one application on my USB drive - things like notes, to-do lists, addresses and project information - and would be very grateful for any recommendations or help you can give me :) ! I'm happy to pay for the right software so paid or free options would both be great. What I'm looking for is something that is... - Self contained: must run on, or from, the USB stick and not* require a webserver or apache to work (browser-based apps are fine if they meet this criteria) - Easy to use - Secure (a login would be ideal) - Searchable - Has checklists for my to-do items - Has the ability to write freeform text for project info / notes Do you know of a portable PIM or similar application that would fit the bill? A huge thank you in advance for taking the time to help me out :)! * Web servers, wiki's and Wordpress (so many w's!) are out of the question sadly since my work computer is in serious IT lockdown and I can't even change the apache port.
posted by katala on Jan 24, 2008 - 12 answers

Do I want an Asus Eee PC? [more inside]
posted by dersins on Jan 21, 2008 - 22 answers

If I am looking to play videos off a USB key at presentations, what software should I load onto it for maximum compatibility? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on Jan 15, 2008 - 6 answers

Like most mefites, I have far too many gadgets, and the wall warts to match. I suspect most of them could be replaced with a single USB charger - is this something that already exists? [more inside]
posted by spaceman_spiff on Dec 28, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm looking for an MP3 player that you can treat like a USB drive. In other words, I want to load MP3s onto it by just plugging the device into my machine and the copying files over. I do not want to use a specialized program like Itunes, and I want to use a standard USB or Firewire cable to plug the device into my computer. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Dec 24, 2007 - 32 answers

Recommend me a (cheap) handheld gaming console! [more inside]
posted by chrisbucks on Nov 30, 2007 - 29 answers

Anybody using the Eee PC? Thoughts? [more inside]
posted by papercake on Nov 27, 2007 - 15 answers

Is there a way for me to run a USB-based portable Windows app on a G4 Mac? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper on Nov 15, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm looking for an application to play music files from my external hard drive/music library. However, there's a snag. [more inside]
posted by kungfujoe on Sep 17, 2007 - 12 answers

Seeking recommendations for small ethernet switch - a "splitter for travellers", maybe? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Aug 24, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm an absolute electronics ditz. I'm hosting a gathering in a park and someone is going to give a speech, I need a portable thingy with a microphone that he can give a speech on. [more inside]
posted by skjønn on Aug 23, 2007 - 6 answers

Best portable device for watching TV shows? [more inside]
posted by jbickers on Aug 19, 2007 - 14 answers

Is there a portable mp3 player that can adjust tempo during playback without affecting pitch?
posted by irv4oh on Jul 29, 2007 - 12 answers

Please help me find a musical instrument to learn that fits all these qualifications (in order of importance): super easy to learn, small, cheap. [more inside]
posted by marginaliana on Apr 30, 2007 - 27 answers

How would you recommend repairing a heavy plastic (clear tarp like material with what appears to be fiberglass threads in it for strength) green house flexible cover. After about 10 years of use in the cold region of upper Michigan, my wife’s portable greenhouse (door and a few areas along the metal framing) are worn and starting to rip apart. I’ve tried the tried and true “duct tape” and clear plastic vinyl to patch the rips and it only lasted one year. I’d love to get another 5-7 years out of the greenhouse and wouldn’t mind spending up to $100.00 to repair it. Any ideas or suggestions would be certainly appreciated. Thanks in advance….
posted by orlin on Apr 17, 2007 - 14 answers

Other than the Tivoli iPal and songbook, are there any other small AM/FM battery operated radios with a built in audio input (for like an iPod or Satellite radio). Yes I know you can use FM, but I want to be wired. [more inside]
posted by Gungho on Feb 5, 2007 - 3 answers