New technology for October'07
Mousing around
If you like your computer mouse to be as snazzy looking as it is functional, check out the latest cordless offering from Logitech. The XV Nano comes with a tiny 8mm USB receiver, for plug-and-forget functionality, and a pretty sleek design that includes a MicroGear Precision Scroll to help you speed through documents at the slightest touch.
Features:
Choose super-fast or click-to-click scrolling
Soft rubber grip
Runs off two AAA batteries
Product: Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks
RRP: $129
Light it up
Saving the world while helping your hip pocket just got easier with this new office lighting system from Philips. ActiLume automatically adapts office lighting according to where you’re working—such as close to a window or in a corridor—saving up to 70 percent energy. Topping that, no complicated programming is required and most scenarios can be set up with the touch of a button.
Features:
Occupancy control
Daylight regulation
No manual controls
Product: Philips ActiLume
RRP: On application
Slimming down
Weighing less than one kilogram, Toshiba claims its flagship notebook is the world’s lightest and thinnest notebook, weighing under a kilo and measuring less than 2cm high. Even better is its improved battery life, which offers more than 12.5 hours of power. With no moving parts, less heat, less noise and a transreflective LED backlight for better screen visibility, this slender notebook makes some hefty promises.
Features:
Genuine Windows Vista Business
DVD Super Multi Drive
120GB hard drive
1GB RAM
Product: Toshiba Protégé R500
RRP: From $3,300
Safe & Secure
How secure is your business? Specifically engineered for small businesses with do-it-yourself needs and budgets, the Swann DVR-4 security system helps you keep your office safe and sound. Fight theft and lost productivity with a motion detection digital video recorder, password protection, set-and-forget functionality, and an integrated control unit. Whether outdoors or in, the two cameras can record up to 332 hours of footage, and come with easy-to-install software.
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Features:
Motion detection
160GB hard drive
Integrated control unit
Touch button navigation
Product: Swann DVR-4 Business Surveillance Kit
RRP: $999
Lockdown
It may not look it, but apparently this little lock is quite tough. And in this world of increasing security, the keyboard and mouse attachment will ensure your cable attached PC equipment doesn’t go wondering, while the three-slot design brings all the cables together to clear your workspace. Lightweight and easy to use, it is inexpensive PC insurance.
Features:
Lightweight
Non-intrusive lock attachment
Product: Targus mouse and Keyboard Lock
RRP: $64.95
Reveal & Conceal
Sleek and stylish in design, this glossy flash drive from SanDisk is also pretty innovative. As well as storing your files, the U3 compatible software—including Skype and CruzerSync—means you can also take applications with you when you’re on the move. Complete with password protection and a limited lifetime warranty, this drive is pretty flash.
Features:
Retractable USB connector
U3 technology
Password protection
4GB and 8GB options
Product: SanDisk Cruzer Contour USB 2.0 Flash Drive
RRP: From $145
