Archive for the ‘For the Office’ Category
As files continue to grow in size and number, and demand for easy accessibility to these files begins to take hold, people are turning to networked storage solutions. The WD ShareSpace by Western Digital is one such solution, providing ease of use and flexibility in one useful package. It is available in 2TB and 4TB models ($700 and $1000, respectively). This raid 5 configured system comes with a host of useful features.
The system connects to your network via USB 2.0 or Firewire 400, making it compatible with Vista or Mac OSX. You can directly attach other storage to the box and with one push of a button instantly copy all the data from the attached drive into the shared network storage. (more…)
No this post isn’t talking about touchscreen mobile phones. What we are talking about is HP’s new 25.5” LCD touchscreen all-in-one PC.
Within the HP TouchSmart IQ810 lies an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GBs of RAM, 500GBs of storage and an NVIDIA 9600M graphics card. It has a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels. There is also a Blu-ray drive for entertainment and those time when you just don’t want to work. (more…)
The mirror in question is the M30P, an AV display that displays a talking face to let you know what’s going on in your house. At normal times you see a real mirror that reflects your face back at you, but when the alarm sounds, the face in the mirror will come on to tell you where the security breech is.
Of course you have to have the security system already in place, this is just the magic mirror. By adding cameras and sensors to your current home security system, virtually any area in and/or around your home can be revealed. (more…)
The office can be a cold, hard, unfeeling, life-sucking place to spend your working days, but then again you don’t have to live in Dilbertsville. For all the stigma surrounding “the office,” you’re getting unique opportunities to interact with people and your environment in between filing TPS reports.
Here are 19 gadgets that will help to turn that day job prison into a techy heaven!
- Newton’s USB Cradle
A new take on an old office classic, the USB Newton’s Cradle from Boynq gracefully suspends 4 USB cables aloft like the classic Newton’s cradle, affording you great functionality in a slick form factor.
- The Stealth Switch – Tap It With Your Foot To Hide Your Games or MySpace Windows At Work
What fun would work be without a little procrastination? This foot pedal attaches to your Windows machine and sits on the floor while you play your games or browse around, carefully avoiding your work. If the boss walks into the room, simply stomp the pedal and it will hide your troublesome open windows! You can snag one now for $39.95.
- Nappak – Portable Sleeping Cube
A well rested employee is a productive employee. Either that or they’re just lazy! Either way, this portable sleeping cube dubbed the Nappak is sure to provide some peaceful office Z’s for those who need it. Hey, it works for Google!
- USB Coffee Warmer
Technological convergence can be a great thing. For those of you who require their caffeine fix, this little USB-powered hot plate is your newest best friend. While it won’t bring your cup o’ joe (or favorite tea) to a bubbling boil, it will keep it nice and warm around 104° F right next to your computer!
- Carpet Skates
These were too funny not to include! Just slip these guys over your shoes and their sheer surfaces will reduce the friction enough to allow you to glide at blinding speed across your office carpet! Late for that 3 o’clock meeting on the other side of the floor? No problem any more! Note: Speed skating/ninja suit not included, though strange glances from your coworkers are something you’ll be sure to attract. (Of course, you’re productivity will probably skyrocket as well, so you’ll have the last laugh at your mid-year review!)
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How many of you have complained about the pitiful number of USB ports there are on a computer? I myself have used up all of the ports plus a powered hub and still I need more. Well RiTEK hears your pain, and they have come up with a great solution. Take a look at the Yego USB Flash Drive. That’s right, a flash drive that acts as a mini hub for more devices. Now that pesky problem of where to plug the old flash drives is solved!
But there’s more to the Yego than a splitter! This flash drive can lock it’s ports and only let in the person with the right password. This is not file by file, it’s the entire flash drive encoded with a password. (more…)
So you might be like most people, spending all day working in your room or cubicle with the same old stuff plugged into your USB ports. Well today we have put together a list of USB powered devices to help you step outside the box.
Shake things up with these 21 cool and unusual USB powered devices.
1. USB Powered Air Conditioned Shirt
This shirt has two fans that circulate air to keep you dry. It has a switch that allows for adjustable fan speed, and can also be powered by four AA batteries in case your USB cable just isn’t long enough.
2. USB Powered Dart Launcher
This USB dart launcher can be aimed and launched with the included control software. Comes with three foam darts and has a range of 15 feet.
3. The USB Doorbell
You can choose what songs play when someone pushes the doorbell button with this USB Doorbell. It plays music in both MP3 and WMA format.
4. USB Podcast Studio
This USB studio kit includes a professional quality recording mic with a 19mm internal shock mounted diaphragm. Also includes digital audio workstation software and a slick aluminum case.
5. USB Powered Aquarium
Contains life-like animated fish that can be fed and played with via an interactive menu. Also has a blue LED nightlight and flowing water current.
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With Epson’s new 6-in-1 Workforce 600, there’s no need to sacrifice quality for affordability. Boasting laser-quality printing and a 5760 x 1440 max resolution at twice the speed of competing inkjets, the Workforce 600 is sure to get your job done quick while looking sharp.
It’s also got Wi-Fi so you can print, scan, and fax important documents without all the wires running through your home or office (or home office!). The Workforce 600 even uses 3x less power than a laser printer and has built in double-sided printing to save you money and keep your office running green. (more…)
I wonder what qualifies a product as an eco-friendly, however nowadays if it’s energy-efficient and resource-conscious, then it will be considered a friend to Mother Earth.
Made from 100% recyclable and sustainable materials, the SimpleTech [re]drive is claimed to make the world a little greener while storing and protecting your data. The design uses bamboo for styling, abundant in many areas on this planet, while the casing is made of aluminum which is one of the most recyclable metals of all. The clever design allows the aluminum to act as a heatsink, thus not requiring the use of a fan to cool things down. The combination is claimed to reduce the amount of carbon monoxide released by the PC. (more…)
In computing there is nothing more important than having a solid backup. Hardware fails, software crashes, and we all know what it’s like to be stuck without that vital piece of information you’ve worked so hard on. Data Robotics Inc. knows this and has a great answer to this problem.
A company best known for its cutely named Drobo, Data Robotics has just unveiled its much anticipated sequel to the successful storage robot. Much of the excitement about this upgrade revolves around the addition of Firewire 800 support. Previously, the Drobo only had support for USB 2.0. With Firewire 800 comes read speeds of up to 50MB/s and write speeds of up to 35MB/s, which is a huge boon over the competition.
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Not everyone may like bright sunlight, but one thing is for sure, gadget geeks always like bright displays. Mitsubishi seems to understand that fact too well, and they have introduced the FL7000U, their first ultra bright 1080p HD projector for commercial, home theater and educational installations during infoComm08 in Las Vegas.
How bright is it? The HD projector can blast 5000 lumens with a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and uses three 1.1-inch 3LCD inorganic panels. The specifications make it ideal to be used in larger home theaters or commercial venues such as sports bars, restaurants or hotel conference rooms, school auditoriums and corporate boardrooms that require full high definition(1920 x 1080 pixels) for HD video. (more…)
As files continue to grow in size and number, and demand for easy accessibility to these files begins to take hold, people are turning to networked storage solutions. The WD ShareSpace by Western Digital is one such solution, providing ease of use and flexibility in one useful package. It is available in 2TB and 4TB models ($700 and $1000, respectively). This raid 5 configured system comes with a host of useful features.
