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Portable Digital Scale

Balanzza Easily Weighs Luggage

— October 25, 2007 — Tech
Balanzza's new portable, digital luggage scale just might keep Santa from over-packing this holiday season. Many a traveler has arrived at the airline ticket counter only to learn their bags are too heavy. Paying overweight baggage fees is never a pleasant way to start a trip.

The Balanzza scale straps on to your luggage. In three easy steps you get a digital read-out of your bag's weight in pounds or kilograms. All you do is lift, wait for the beep, put the bag down and read the display. The scale reads up to 100 pounds/44 kg. It costs less than $25.

Not so long ago, we featured the luggage with a built in scale. The concept was great too, but restricted the practicality to that particular bag. The affordable gadget from Balanzza, on the other hand, lets anyone pack and plan with ease. Some might prefer the all in one though. Check it out:
Trend Themes
1. Portable Digital Scale - The trend for affordable portable digital luggage scales that make packing and travel planning easier.
2. Smart Luggage - The trend towards innovation in luggage technology, including built-in scales, digital tracking, and other smart features.
3. Travel Accessories - The trend for practical and affordable travel accessories such as portable digital scales, packing cubes, and passport holders.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Opportunities for retailers to capitalize on the trend for affordable travel accessories and luggage technology with their own branded products.
2. Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies that invest in luggage technology, smart hotel rooms, and guest-friendly amenities.
3. E-commerce - Growth potential for online marketplaces that offer a wider range of travel accessories, luggage, and smart gadgets.
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