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explore on the go ★ Attention, road warriors! Here are some tools that can make your life a little easier. by Lynn Coulter In Your Pocket Presenting with PowerPoint? Your hard work is power-pointless if there’s no digital projector available. The showWX+ Laser pico projector is a pocket-size solution. Weighing 4.3 ounces (including battery), this plugand-play projector connects to your iPhone, iPod, iPad, and other devices so you can watch PowerPoint presentations, photo slide shows, movies, and streaming videos. MicroVision promises the unit can project high-res images up to 100 inches on practically any smooth surface (including the seat back in front of you!) $350 microvision.com No Wonder, No Wander Ever forgotten where you parked your car, leaving you to drag your luggage around a hotel garage or parking lot? Maybe you resorted to using the button on your key fob to honk your own horn, hoping it would bleat when you got close. Now you can stop frustrating yourself and startling others with your alarm. The Find my Car iPhone app uses GPS technology to track down your ride. For Droid owners: parkdroid also includes a parking meter reminder, so if you’re paying attention, you won’t find a ticket on the windshield. Find My Car, free for a limited time. Parkdroid, free. Safe Conduct Toting photography gear and other delicate items is tricky when you’re in a crowd. You don’t want to be jostled into dropping your bag. The Airbac backpack has an inflatable cushion to protect your valuables and is designed to reduce stress on your shoulders and back. For extra lumbar support, inflate the air bladder with any kind of small pump. $50–$160 airbak.com 36 september 2012 usairwaysmag.com http://www.microvision.com http://www.airbak.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - September 2012

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen: Flying Past
Hot Spots: Best Group Getaways
Wine & Dine: Best Feet Forward
Adventure: The Joy of Tranquillity
Adventure: The Zac Brown Band
Great Escapes: Nova Scotia
Gear Up: On the Go
An Island Apart: Puerto Rico
Trained for Takeoff
Kentucky: A Great Place to Live and Work
Charlotte, N.C.: Crowning the Queen City
University Spotlight: Liberty University
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - September 2012