This seven-inch color LCD screen is managed by the touch of a finger. Before you take off, download your favorite television shows or movies from a DVR or web site. The 80GB Archos 704 holds up to 100 movies, can store 40,000 songs or 800,000 pictures. When you're waiting for your flight to arrive, check your email or download new movies using the player's WiFi.
Price: $549.99 (80GB)For more information: Archos 704
Ex Officio sells wrinkle, stain and odor-resistant clothing. Although this company originally specialized in outdoor clothing, their products are perfect for commuters: anti-pilling, moisture wicking and ventilating. The Dryflylite Traveler shirts possess most of these features, plus hidden security pockets and a peach finish (creating a softer, more wrinkle resistant fabric).
Price: $60 (men's and women's)For more information: Ex Officio
This foam and velour mask may look excessive, but it's very effective at excluding unwelcome light and sound. An extra rim on the inside of the mask blocks excess light—a natural way to prevent jet-lag. Plug the eye mask into your MP3 player or listen to white noise by pressing a button near the ear. The mask's sound shuts off automatically after 30 minutes.
Price: $40.00For more information: Sound Therapy Eye Mask
Created by a pilot and his wife, the Cabin Cuddler wraps around the arms and legs separately, which allows room to clasp your seatbelt and move your arms freely to read a book or manage your multimedia device. The lightweight product comes with an inflatable pillow, and it's all packed into a small reversible tote that doubles as a pillowcase.
Price: $34.95For more information: Cabin Cuddler
Alaska Airlines pilot Bob Duncan fine-tuned his inflatable sleeper pillow during a weekly commute from Anchorage. Although it's rather large when inflated, this back and neck rest folds down to the size of a soda can. It needs only 11 breaths to inflate, but don't blow it up all the way, said Duncan: "When you fall back into it, it should fill in all your nooks and crannies."
Price: $29.95For more information: 1st Class Sleeper
This nasal spray created for dehydrated travelers contains turmeric root, spearmint and pure filtered water. The herbal remedy also claims to clear sinuses, protect against sore throat, and relieve congestion. And since it's only one fluid ounce, it's TSA approved for carry-on.
Price: $14.95For more information: FlightSpray
An ingenious solution for a drained battery. Inflight Power uses the random noise from the audio output and somehow converts it to usable energy. Connect your phone, game or music charger to the cable during the flight. The executive bundle includes tips for your blackberry and iPod.
Price: $49.99 (Executive bundle)For more information: Inflight Power
These VR glasses create a virtual big screen experience. Adjust the image and sound with a small control attached to the connecting wire; the glasses allow you to have enough peripheral vision to see when the flight attendant is approaching with your next drink.
Price: $299.95For more information: myvu
These noise canceling headphones, initially designed for Wall Street traders, have a comfortable over-the-ear fit, which telecommunications consultant Derek Kerton recommends: "Over-the-ear models are bigger, but they block noises inside the airplane. The noise canceling feature addresses the drone noises, but doesn't address the kids in the seats behind you." An attachable microphone cancels out ambient noise and allows for hands-free communication when you arrive at your destination.
Price: $274.99For more information: theBoom
Keep your feet warm and toasty with these fuzzy slippers that are connected to a USB cable and powered by your laptop. The slippers are heated independently of one another with two levels of warmth operated by a switch near the foot. When the inconsiderate passenger to your right turns on his air full blast, you don't even have to tap him on the shoulder--just turn up the heat.
$33.17For more information: USB Warmer Slippers