Gadgets for the Road-Warrior Exec

Finding a charge for a dead cell phone or laptop is a common stressor for small business owners. Who hasn’t been in mid travel, expecting that important call when the cell phone goes dead? A solar charger that uses sunlight to get its power could alleviate some of that stress.  Solio sells a range of solar chargers. Its Classic Solio Universal Hybrid charger sells for $99.95. It can hold a charge for up to a year, and works with over 3,200 devices. You can charge your gadgets via the sun or from an optional wall charger. Related Content: Get Free Office Supplies From the Web iPad Envy? Check Out These Tablet Alternatives

Losing your signal when driving through a dead zone can make or break a deal for an on-the-go small business owner. To help boost the signal, a slew of companies offer gadgets for both laptops and cell phones.  If you are one of the millions to use an iPhone, then Wilson Electronics’ iBooster may be for you. The cradle booster and its car antenna promise to reduce dropped calls, extend the range of the signal and increase data rates. The company also sells one for the Blackberry Curve and a universal model that works with all phones and carriers. The list price for the iBooster is $289.95, but you can get it online for around $235. Related Content: Get Free Office Supplies From the Web iPad Envy? Check Out These Tablet Alternatives

In a “perfect world,” all of your work would be done in the office, but in reality much of it is done in the car. Working in the car isn’t the ideal environment for good posture, but it can be made a little more comfortable with the Auto Exec mDesk. The foldable desk, which fits in a car’s passenger seat and is secured by the seatbelt, has a work surface for your laptop, storage area and even has a hanging file folder.  The mobile desk won’t break the bank either. It sells for $78.17. For a few more bucks, $119.95 to be exact, you can get the Auto Exec Passenger bag with 150 Watt Power Inverter. The self standing case has ten storage compartments and a removable 150 watt inverter that connects into your car’s cigarette lighter to charge all your mobile devices. Related Content: Get Free Office Supplies From the Web iPad Envy? Check Out These Tablet Alternatives

You’re on the road and suddenly remember you have to send that presentation about ... ten minutes ago! You spend twenty minutes trying to find a wi-fi hot spot, and then a few more realizing the signal strength is too low.  One way to save time and frustration is to use the Kensington Wi-Fi finder. The gadget, which can attach to your key chain or laptop bag, will find Wi-Fi hotspots and indicate the signals strength at the click of one button; all for just $29.99. Related Content: Get Free Office Supplies From the Web iPad Envy? Check Out These Tablet Alternatives

Carpooling just got high-tech thanks to Verizon (VZ) and its MiFi 2200 device. The device -- which lets you create a wireless hot spot that connects up to five Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets, whether it’s a camera, laptop or MP3 player, to the Internet -- is about the size of eight stacked credit cards and weighs just over 2 ounces, making it extremely easy to bring from car to café.  If your car pooling to work, it means you and four other passengers can connect to the Internet from this one device. Verizon’s MiFi 2200 device locates a Verizon wireless network, enabling you to have broadband connection. Plans start as low as $39.99 a month. Related Content: Get Free Office Supplies From the Web iPad Envy? Check Out These Tablet Alternatives