What's hot for your happening office
Charge It – Targus
It’s happened to us all, our laptop’s run out of steam at precisely the time we need it most. Targus has released two new DC to AC power inverters to charge notebooks, PDAs, DVDs, mobile phones and other portable devices while travelling. Plugging into any 12-volt DC cigarette light socket, both inverters will be a godsend if you need to be plugged in pronto. The APV11AU is designed in a cup shape to fit securely into a standard cup holder, while the slimline APV14AU is designed to slip easily into any carry case.
Features:
Built-in surge protector
Auto shut-off
USB power outlet
Product: APV11AU/APV14AU inverters
RRP: $99.95/$129.95
In The Pink – Asus
While you can’t judge a book by it’s cover, it’s a good start with this little number. The ASUS S6F notebook is finished in hand-embossed leather, with a jewelled hinge and polished keyboard, offering a touch of pizzazz with a very practical twist. Using the latest low voltage dual core technology, you can run several applications at the same time, using less power, and it comes with triple-speed wireless connection. If pink’s not quite your colour, it also comes in dark chocolate and camel.
Features:
512 MB memory
11.1-inch widescreen
Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology
3 x USB ports
Product: ASUS S6F Notebook
RRP: $2,699
Project Your Future – Acer
If it’s time to put your facts and figures up on the big screen, you want to make them look as good as they possibly can in the boardroom. The new Acer projector offers enhanced colour performance and high contrast ratios, maximising the display even in venues with ample lighting. Created to make sure it’s easy to connect to the latest digital devices, some extra tools are included to let you use a timer function during presentations to make sure you’re not taking up everyone’s lunchbreak.
Features:
4,000 ANSI Lumens brightness
2-year warranty
16.7 million colours
Product: Acer PD727 Projector
RRP: $3,699
The Fine Print – Canon
Despite the talk of the paperless office, printers will always be part of our working lives. Canon’s latest aims to give small and medium businesses top speed, quality and value for money. The new LBP 5100 has been designed specifically with a small footprint, so it won’t take up much desk space. It’s the first colour printer to feature Canon’s CAPT 2.1 printing system, which means large amounts of data can be printed without the need to upgrade printer memory. And quick start-up means no standing around waiting for it to warm up.
Features:
Optional network printing
12 ppm mono/10 ppm colour print speed
USB 2.0 connectivity
Auto duplex for double sided printing
Product: Canon Laser Shot LBP-5100
RRP: $599
Monitor Your Business – ViewSonic
Advances in communications mean you’re well in your rights to expect a little more from your monitor. ViewSonic’s latest LCD monitor is designed with today’s digital lifestyle firmly in mind. With a built-in webcam and microphone it’s ideal for video-conferencing, instant messaging or talking to colleagues on VoIP. Rear stereo speakers add to the audiovisual experience, and save desk space.
Features:
22-inch widescreen
360-degree swivel
1.3 megapixel webcam
Available in glossy black or white
Product: ViewSonic VX2255wm Series
RRP: $599
Packaged Goods – Linksys
Linksys have come to the rescue for SMEs looking for a comprehensive business-grade IT package. The latest version of its Linksys One software provides internet connectivity, VoIP services and other applications over a broadband connection. Integrate data networking, security, configuration backup and many other business services all at once, in a network that can grow as the business does with additional network storage and VoIP phones available. For small businesses, it’s a pretty big package.
Features:
Enhanced voice and data
Supports up to 100 users
Lower bandwidth voice calls
One internet connection for all services
Product: Linksys One
Price: On applic
