In the past, I took a lot of gadgets on a trip. I would pack a cell phone, camera, travel alarm, CD disc player or walkman, mini tape recorder, notebook and calculator, just to name a few. Now a smart phone, in my case, an iPhone, takes care of it all. What a convenience it is to have so much handled by one device. So if you are serious about packing lighter and you haven't taken the leap yet, I seriously suggest you look into a smartphone when you are eligible for a cell phone upgrade. If you are part of the very few who do not own a cell phone, then skip the basic models and go directly to the all inclusive phones. You will be glad you did.
