Apple iPad ($499)

The Apple iPad has cornered the tablet market, and with its Retina display, long battery life and host of productivity apps available through the Apple App Store, it’s easy to see why. What’s even better, Apple’s recently released new iPad is here and perfect for working on the road.

Not only waterproof but shockproof, this hard drive can easily store all your files and folders as well as handle an impact when you drop it while packing for the pool.

Work from a truly global office by packing this translator and dictionary, which cross-translates 12 languages and speaks the translated phrase.

Using your car, your computer, an AC outlet, even the sun, this device recharges more than 3,000 different devices, two at a time—including the iPhone and BlackBerry devices.

Connect to the Web from wherever with this hotspot, so you can surf from your favorite surfing spot. Just keep it away from the waves; this one isn’t waterproof.

Available in 11-inch or 13-inch models, this ultrathin notebook slips into the smallest carrying cases for maximum portability and is one of the most stylish notebooks available.

Print high-quality presentations from wherever you want to go with this compact Canon mobile printer, which spits out photos in less than a minute. Support for IrDA and PictBridge lets you print directly from cameras and mobile phones.

Nokia’s flashy new Windows Phone smartphone is an unbeatable bargain and a sleek-looking piece of machinery to boot, with a 4.3-inch touch-screen and all-day battery life with up to seven hours of talk time.

Whether you’re blasting out tunes from the sundeck or getting the best quality audio from a conference call, this Bose speaker connects wirelessly to your mobile phone, tablet or other Bluetooth device.

The company’s Darkfield Laser Tracking works even on glass surfaces, and a compact, sculpted shape offers great mobility and comfort, whether you’re filing reports or sneaking in a quick game of Diablo III.