Photograph Yourself

A small LCD screen on the front of Samsung's TL225 DualView camera makes it easy to step out from behind the lens and properly compose yourself in the picture. A simple tap activates the screen for the self-portrait feature, and the photo is snapped automatically once a smile is detected. There is also a Child mode that displays animation to keep toddlers' attention while you take their picture. Other features include a 4.6X optical zoom, high-definition video recording, and a bright 3.5-inch touch screen on the back that responds to hand gestures. $349.99, samsung.com

Weather on Demand

A portable USB drive is handy until it runs out of storage space, a problem that always seems to catch business travelers by surprise. Verbatim's 6-inch InSight 320GB and 500GB models calculate the available free space, presenting the data on a small display. No more surprises. You can also give each drive a unique name. $120 and $150, verbatim.com

Pocket Video

Because you never know when that great video moment will occur, Kodak's Zi8 camcorder is a good item to have in your pocket. The Zi8 can shoot in high definition and store as much as 10 hours of video on a 32GB SD card. A swing-out USB connector arm makes uploading to Facebook or YouTube easy. $161.95, kodak.com

Music to Your Ears

The smooth-sounding Klipsch S4i earphones are designed specifically for iPhone and iPod users and feature a chest-level remote that makes it easy to switch between incoming calls and music — while also noting song title and artist information. There is also a built-in microphone that rotates 360 degrees. The earphones are compatible with Apple's Voice Control (3GS) and VoiceOver protocols. $99.99, klipsch.com

— Frank Vizard

(Wireless Applications)

Self-Diagnosis Made Easy

When is that sniffle more than just a cold? Is that queasy feeling in your stomach something other than indigestion? One nagging worry in the back of every traveler's mind is what to do if you're sick and the family doctor is hundreds of miles away. Thanks to the widespread growth in smartphone use, there are now a number of mobile applications that can help you monitor your health. Many of these apps are free or cost only a dollar or two, so it's almost foolish not to have one loaded on your phone in case of an emergency.

One broad general service for iPhone users is called iTriage. The application lets you enter your symptoms and then offers some suggested treatment options. For serious concerns, iTriage will show you the way to the nearest hospital or doctor.

Other applications are more targeted in scope. The Medical Pill Log keeps track of whatever pills, tablets, or shots you take on a regular basis and issues a reminder when your next dose is due. Similarly, Sensei's My Diabetes Guide helps patients manage their glucose levels and medication. Apps offering updates on H1N1 (aka swine flu) outbreaks are available as well. One new application, Sleep ER, asks you a series of questions and then converts the results into the equivalent of a blood alcohol level measurement to rate your cognitive effectiveness.

With all these new applications, the goal is much the same: use wireless connectivity to make self-diagnosis easy and convenient, thereby enhancing your quality of life.

— F. V.

Fly & Buy

Peaks Resort. Located at the heart of Mountain Village, Peaks Resort features ski-in/ski-out access to Telluride's majestic trails, newly updated accommodations, luxury cabins and penthouses, and the acclaimed Golden Door Spa. peaksresort.com

Global Fish Mounts. We recommend deep jigging with shimano butterfly jigs for everything from yellowfin tuna to kingfish and all grouper and snapper species. 877.875.3474

Sony Digital Noise Canceling Headphones. Sony MDR-NC500D digital noise canceling headphones are the world's first headphones that use digital technology to realize incredible noise reduction along with pristine quality audio. sony.com/headphones