Out of the blue
Even if your PC isn’t Bluetooth-enabled, it’s easy to connect to devices that are. And you don’t need an entire system upgrade, either. Connect to the internet and other wireless technology, even your network server, thanks to a small plug-in adaptor from Swann. Coming with Windows connectivity software, an internal embedded antenna and free technical support, simply plug it in and get connected.
Features:
100m wireless connectivity
USB connection
One-year warranty
Product: Swann Bluetooth USB Adaptor
RRP: $39.95
Adapting to change
Forget carry cables and external card readers, San Disk’s new plug-and-play adapter offers fast transfer speeds without the excess baggage. Fitting into most new notebooks, it doesn’t require new software, and accepts six card formats. It’s even useful for notebooks with internal memory slots, which don’t always support SDHC and Memory Stick PRO Duo. All you need to do is pop your memory card in the adapter, and the adapter into your notebook.
Features:
Accepts six card formats
SDHC and Memory Stick PRO Duo support
Product: Multi Card ExpressCard Adapter
RRP: $29.99
Remember Me
LaCie’s Biggest Quadra makes some pretty big promises. With four removable and lockable drives, it can store up to 4TG, and includes secure RAID technology. Universally compatible with both PCs and Macs, this clever tower comes with EMC Retrospect Express software for data restoration and backup management, allowing hot-swapping if a drive fails.
Features:
Automatic rebuilding
FireWire
USB 2.0 & eSATA connectivity
Product: LaCie Biggest Quadra
RRP: $3,559
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Ultimate Upgrade
3 Mobile customers with the Palm Treo 750 will be the first in Australia to experience Windows Mobile 6, Microsoft’s newest mobile system, with a software upgrade from Palm’s website. But the Treo has more to offer your business, with mobile access to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint keeping you in touch with your files all the time. And with high-speed internet access and the ability to synch contacts, diaries, emails and files, keeping track of your business might be a little simpler.
Features:
Windows Mobile 6 upgrade
1.3 megapixel camera
Bluetooth and USB connectivity
MP3 player
Product: Palm Treo 750
RRP: From $2,400 over 24 months
On Edge
You’ll only ever pay for what you print with HP’s Edgeline Technology, and if you use colour-rich content of its new CM8060, HP claims you could see savings of 25 to 30 percent. Making printing even easier is a live action video, offering instructions on fixing any print problems, and with ‘digital breadcrumbs’ made of LED guide lights, finding paper jams is no longer the endless hunt.
Features:
HP AutoNav
Easy select control panel
Service and support options
Product: HP CM8060
RRP: On application
Do the Wave
On average, computer users type 200 hours every year, with wrists bent. Logitech’s ergonomic cordless keyboard tries to tackle that, allowing you to type in comfort. The wave design cradles fingers, and Microsoft Vista users have the added benefit of status indicators for caps lock, num lock and scroll lock, along with a typing-speed indicator and an error-rate tracker. The handy keyboard also comes with a soft rubber grip mouse.
Features:
U-shaped constant curve
Contoured palm rest
Application launch keys
Battery indicator lights
Product: Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Laser
RRP: $179
