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Keep Your Smartphone At 100 Anywhere With These Deals

Keep Your Smartphone At 100 Anywhere With These Deals

As powerful and wondrous as smartphones have become, these seemingly indispensable aides become nothing more than expensive paperweights without any juice. You can make sure your tech buddy always has a healthy supply of power with this array of smartphone accessories at between 40 and 85 percent off right now in The National Memo Store.

10-Ft MFi-Certified Lightning Cable: 3-Pack (83% off)

The only thing better than a tough, dependable charging cable to keep your Apple devices up and running is three tough, dependable charging cables. These extra-long 10-foot cords avoid all the common problems when you’re trying to stretch shorter connectors, while still providing a top-notch, fully MFi-Certified power feed to your device.

Buy now: It’s $100 worth of cables for just $16.99.

Universal Waterproof Solar Charger (72% off)

You won’t even need an outlet with this ultra-green powerhouse. Just lay this massive, 5,000mAh battery out in the sun for a good power-up, then use its 1A and 2.1A ports to meet all your iPhone and Android energy needs. Available in four colors, it’s even waterproof and shockproof, making it the perfect accessory for outdoorsmen (and women) who still want to get their chat on.

Buy now: Normally priced at $49.99, you can pick up one of these solar lifesavers for only $13.99.

Power Dot Pro Rapid Car Charger (40% off)

Your car is the perfect mobile energy station with this compact, energy-optimized car charger. Connect the compact, metallic conductor (the world’s smallest) to your vehicle, then start feeding up to 24 watts of power to one or two devices, all with built-in coverage to avoid any short-circuiting, over-charging or overheating.

Buy now: At 40 percent off, you can get this versatile car accessory at only $14.99 for a limited time.

Gorilla Power 4-Port USB World Travel Charger (43% off)

With power supplies different all around the world, go on your next trip packing the device that’ll keep you juiced up no matter where you are. Sporting four output ports and adapters for American, Australian, UK and EU outlets, this useful globetrotting hub regulates the power flow to your device, guaranteeing safe recharging anywhere in the world.

Buy now:  Get this travel companion at almost half off its retail cost — just $27.99.

Urge Basics 4-Port USB-C Car Charger (43% off)

When the whole family is facing a dead device crisis, this 4-port beast stands ready to protect all comers. Keep everyone’s phone, tablet or laptop full charged at all times with a design that fits fluidly with most vehicles. It’s super-fast, super-portable and super-ready.

Buy now: Right now, you can pick up this multi-device charger at half off ($19.99) while this deal is in effect.

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4 Deals for Avoiding Texting Tickets And Car Accident Disputes On the Road

4 Deals for Avoiding Texting Tickets And Car Accident Disputes On the Road

Right now, 15 states prohibit drivers from using a hand-held device for any reason while driving. And a majority — 36, to be exact — have some laws governing how and when a driver is able to access their phone while on the road. Considering those numbers are only likely to rise in both cases, check out these popular The National Memo Store deals on some of the best hands-free driving aids that money can buy.

ExoMount Magnet Air Universal Smartphone Car Mount

The uniquely designed Magnet Air clamps on to your air vent instead of sticking to you dashboard like the average phone mount. It uses magnets to lock your smartphone into place and offers full 360 degree rotation to make sure you can always see your display without taking your hands off the wheel.

Buy now: This ExoMount is only $22.95, an almost 25% discount off its regular price.

High Definition Dash Cam

Have an unimpeachable visual record of everything that happens in and around your vehicle with this ultra-convenient, ultra-sharp HD dashboard camera. With a 4x digital zoom, motion-detection and infrared capabilities as well as a handy swivel arm, you can point and record all the action on the roadway ahead — or whatever action is happening in the vehicle itself.

Buy now: Usually $59.99, you can get this HD cam now for half off — $30.

Layze Flexible Universal Car Mount

When a swivel isn’t enough, get a car mount with even more flexibility — like Layze’s gooseneck arm that can get your device positioned exactly where you want it for maximum convenience. Portable and lightweight, with a rubber-reinforced slide-free shock-resistant clamp to stay in place, your device will go absolutely nowhere in the Layze’s firm grip.

Buy now: At 73% off, this mount is only $12.99 for a limited time.

PapaGo Dash Cams

The big daddies of dash cams, the GoSafe has a host of high-end features and customization options to suit anyone’s vehicle recording needs. With the GoSafe S36, you’ll have crystal clear highest quality 1296p/2K Ultra HD video in one of the smallest bodied cameras on the market. Or go with the GoSafe 760 front and rear cam set to capture everything that happens behind your vehicle as well.

Buy now: You can pick up either the S36 for $124.99 (regularly $179.99, 30% off) or the 760 for $199.99 (usually $249.99, 20% off).

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3 Deals for $20 or Under That Every iPhone User Should Buy

3 Deals for $20 or Under That Every iPhone User Should Buy

We all rely on our smartphones for pretty much everything these days. So turn into the skid and pick up some essential accessories that’ll have your phone fully charged, securely in position and snapping some amazing images, thanks to this trio of deals from The National Memo Store.

10-Ft MFi-Certified Lightning Cable: 3-Pack

These 10 foot(!) monster Lightning cables stand ready to handle all your syncing and charging needs for your iPhone, iPad or iPod, via either your PC or through an Apple Power Adapter. Their MFi certification means you’ll have optimal charging power whenever you need it. And best of all, you’ll now have three of them for less than the price of one in the Apple Store. Use one now, and stash two away in the back of your drawer for that rainy day.

Buy now: This bundle is now $20, 77% off its original price.

‘ExoMount Touch’ Universal Car Mount

The ExoMount Touch Universal Car Mount affixes itself squarely on your dash and clamps tight to your smartphone, allowing you to navigate or take calls with your hands stuck firmly to your steering wheel. The ExoMount’s suction-cup base makes it easy to use – and most importantly, it may end up saving your life.  Pick it up now at more than a third off its MSRP.

Buy now: Get it for $18.75, a 37% savings from its original $30 retail price.

Smartphone Telephoto PRO Camera Lens

What’s your biggest beef with your smartphone camera? If it’s the less than tight zoom feature, step up your game with this easily attached telephoto lens that’ll get you up to 8 times closer to your subject.  Whether you’re shooting panoramic vistas or ultra-tight detailed compositions, just clip this lens on your camera and you’re ready to go.

Buy now: Retailing at $90, this lens is on sale right now for only $17.99 (80% off) for a limited time.

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The Thrifty Traveler: Maximizing Your Smartphone’s Travel Potential

The Thrifty Traveler: Maximizing Your Smartphone’s Travel Potential

By Myscha Theriault, Tribune News Service (TNS)

Many of today’s smartphones provide more computing power and storage space than those of us nearing the age of 50 ever thought we’d see. Factor in improved photography capabilities and longer battery power, and it becomes easy to see why those who aren’t required to travel with more elaborate equipment are choosing to make them their tech item of choice for shorter getaways. Especially with gate security specialists requiring people to power up all devices on a pretty consistent basis. So how does your average person function with one on the road, capturing as many memories as possible while still keeping their device safe and secure?

Sharing: Posting YouTube videos and after-event images is all well and good, but for aging grandparents and other relatives who want to be part of a younger family member’s milestones, new possibilities for live streaming provide the ability to experience things like out-of-town gymnastics competitions and first-time dolphin encounters in real time. A popular phone application for this is Periscope. Easy to use for both the broadcaster and the viewer, this free app allows travelers to share everything from a trip down a ski slope to the winning of a ribbon at the national science fair. Aunt Marge and Grandma Betty can even contribute commentary online from several states away.

Security: Once you’ve incorporated all of the apps and contact data to turn your smartphone into your own personal command center, it becomes even more critical to keep it safe. For travelers who enjoy experiencing local nightlife from the road, having a hands-free way to make this happen can be problematic. Old-fashioned waist packs can ruin the outline of your favorite dancing dress or add unwelcome bulk to a pair of flat-front casual dress pants.

If you prefer regular clothing rather than the specialty travel pieces that come with hidden compartments, one affordable solution is the strap-on storage slots from PortaPocket. Lightweight and easy to pack, they can be worn on your upper thigh under a skirt or strapped to your calf under your dress pants or jeans. While it isn’t necessarily a solution for those times when you want to be snapping photos all night, it is an easy way to tuck it out of site during a trip to the restroom and avoid having to take a pocketbook or backpack onto the dance floor.

Inclement weather and marine activities can also pose a danger to your cellular phone. Considering the number of times we’ve nearly dropped ours in deep water and the amount of cash we just threw down for our two new ones, we decided it was time to search out protective cases that would work for us. The brand we were previously in love with doesn’t make them for the larger style devices we have now, which meant digging around for something that was a bit more universal.

We finally settled on the ones by Voxkin, which only sunk us about $15 a pop. They keep out water, allow the use of head jacks, can be worn around the neck for a photo walking tour and promise the possibility of broadcasting a live snorkeling session from our exotic destination of choice. Truth be told, they are a little clunkier than the ones with which we previously became enamored. However, they seem to do the trick thus far, so we’re going to hit the road with them and see how it goes. If they end up being a bust, there are others on the market to try.

Shooting: Holding out your phone at shoulder height and strolling the streets for a live vacation broadcast is all well and good. For the first five minutes. At that point, you’ll begin to appreciate the amount of time your hair dresser spends in that position every day in a way you never thought possible. That’s when having something to attach your phone to a tripod the same way you do your larger camera will become an instant priority.

Universal smartphone mounts are a simple and affordable solution for single telescoping poles, tripods and even selfie sticks. We snagged ours at a sidewalk kiosk here in the Tampa Bay area for $5, but I have seen them online for as low as $2.50. As far as camera peripherals go, that’s a price point that’s pretty tough to beat. Ours was pressed into service almost immediately from the top of a bridge in Titusville, Fla., when a cargo supply mission for the International Space Station launched from Cape Canaveral.

(Trekhound.com founder Myscha Theriault has sold her home, all her furniture and most of her other belongings to travel the world full time with her husband. You can follow her adventures on Twitter via @MyschaTheriault.)

©2015 Myscha Theriault. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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