Laptops

Belkin Wireless USB Hub

Date: July 11th, 2007 |

With consumers demanding less clutter and easier to use devices, the new wave of wireless electronics has been growing. Belkin has announced they are releasing a USB-IF Certified Wireless USB Hub. This hub will work with other certified wireless USB devices, as well as any device that has a USB connection. Simply plug the wireless [read more]

Seagate Free Agent Go

Date: May 14th, 2007 |

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It’s annoying to forget things, and the Free Agent Go by Seagate can help you out. The map on a road trip, some articles of clothing for a business trip, or worse, your laptop. To most people, leaving your precious files back home would be nothing short of catastrophic. Thankfully, Seagate has figured this out [read more]

Logitech Cordless Mini Optical Mouse

Date: April 16th, 2007 |

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Just like trackball mice are outdated, cords are too. Maybe that’s why Logitech made the Cordless Mini Optical Mouse. Then again, maybe it was intended to provide convenience to the laptop user who doesn’t like their touchpad. Whatever the reason is, it sure seems to fit the bill.

At 2 pounds, it might be a little [read more]

Apple AirPort Express

Date: April 11th, 2007 |

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For those of you that travel with your computers, you don’t need me to explain the hassle of hooking up your laptop to the hotel’s in-room internet. Never fear however, because your endless fumbling with cords, only to be forced to sit on the uncomfortable chair at the tiny desk, or packing a 20ft. long [read more]

How to Prepare Your Laptop for Transport

Date: February 8th, 2007 |

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Do allow me to state some of the obvious since, believe me, there are still people out there who do not know even the most logical step… and there is never a “duh” moment when it comes to stupid naive people.

Turn your laptop OFF.
Disconnect all the cables and other peripherals attached to your computer.
Make sure [read more]

Wireless Network Detector

Date: July 5th, 2007 |

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Finding a Wi-Fi hotspot can be a daunting task, especially when you’re in a hurry. Thanks to advances in modern science, if you’re too lazy to turn on your smartphone and enable the Wi-Fi, you could just pull out your PCTEL Wireless Network Detector and test the signal strength in your area.
Unlike some Wireless Detectors, [read more]

Hide it in a Stashcard

Date: April 19th, 2007 |

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Ever want a better use for your wireless network slot on your laptop? Probably not, but that’s the point.
The Stashcard is a small card that has the same dimensions as a wireless network card, but instead of hopefully finding a network to connect to, it helps you smuggle your latte money around unseen.

Hide anything from [read more]

Brando USB Shaver

Date: April 12th, 2007 |

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5 o’clock shadow? No worry, just unplug the Brando USB Shaver that has been charging in your USB slot on your laptop and you’ll never be criticized for looking scruffy again.
Brando has no intention of creating a high quality shaver, but if practicality is what you’re after, then this might be just the thing for [read more]

SOL8 - Solar Generator Briefcase

Date: April 5th, 2007 |

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For those of us who are blessed with working indoors, this item may be more of a novelty, but if you ever need power to check sports scores or finish that thesis paper and you’re not near an outlet, then the SOL8 Briefcase could be your best friend. It’s about the size of a standard [read more]

What’s In Your Bag

Date: January 30th, 2007 |

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What kind of gadgets do you carry around with you? Do you have more to keep you company during your downtime vs. those that you actually need?

These are the contents of my carry-on when I left for a two-day business trip.

Sony Vaio VGN-FS315S
T-Mobile MDA Pro
T-Mobile MDA Leather Etui
T-Mobile MDA headset
Cross Fountain Pen
Canon [read more]

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