Headphones, chargers, and cables are the main draw at InMotion
InMotion Entertainment sits in the Main Terminal at Tampa International Airport, past security, and focuses almost entirely on travel tech: headphones, earbuds, portable speakers, chargers, and cables. You’ll see all the big brands on the wall, with prices that usually match or sit slightly above what you’d find in a mall store. It’s the spot you hit at TPA when your Lightning cable dies or your Bluetooth buds give up right before boarding.
Expect typical airport markup: a basic USB-C cable often runs around $20, and name-brand noise-cancelling headphones can land well north of $250. On the plus side, they usually have multiple versions of the same item (wired vs wireless, over-ear vs in-ear), so you’re not stuck with a single choice. Inventory skews toward mainstream phones and tablets, so iPhone and Samsung users are safe; more niche devices may be a gamble.
Staff lean on quick swaps rather than deep tech advice, but they do test items in-store so you can see if a charger actually fast-charges your phone or if a power bank meets the advertised 10,000mAh capacity. Returns are easier on the same day and with the original receipt; after that, you’re often pushed to the manufacturer warranty instead of in-store exchanges.
Use InMotion as your last-resort backup plan: before you walk over in the Main Terminal, check your gate’s power outlets and your bag for a spare cable, then buy only the one item you truly need to get through the next flight.