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IBM SpacePilot 3D - 3D motion controller w/ LCD display - optical - 21 button(s)


The IBM SpacePilot 3D Controller is the latest innovation in 3D input devices. This device lets you manipulate 3D models and cameras naturally and intuitively over the standard mouse or pointing device. It has up to six degrees-of-freedom controls to let you simultaneously pan, zoom, and rotate 3D objects in every direction. In addition to the GUI, there is also an LCD display on the device for increased usability.Take advantage of solid performance and maximum productivity with the SpacePilot 3D Controller. At the heart of this design revolution are twenty-one intelligently-placed speed keys, each with pre-programmed functions assigned for specific applications of your choice, or you can customize the speed keys to help increase efficiency.


Price: 396.91



Memory Upgrades - Memory - 2 GB ( 2 x 1 GB ) - DIMM 184-pin - DDR - 400 MHz / PC


ACP-EP Memory's main mission is to bring quality products with experienced and expert advice to its customers. All ACP-EP Memory products are quality tested for performance and 100% compatibility.This memory is designed for Apple PowerMac G5 and Apple iMAC G5.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.


Price: 97.94



NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4250 - NAS - 1 TB - Serial ATA-150 - HD 500 GB x 2 - RAI


NETGEAR offers wireless, Ethernet, powerline and phoneline networking products through a complete line of routers, gateways, switches, hubs, and adapters. NETGEAR products offer the strongest security and privacy options available to protect home and business customers.PRODUCT FEATURES:4 Hot Swappable HDD in a small 8-inch high desktop design (2 500GB HDD included, 2 open slots for future expansion);HDD are initialized and system is pre-configured in X-RAID mode for immediate use;X-RAID technology plus RAID 0, 1, 5.


Price: 1100.00



Genuine Fractals Print Pro - ( v. 5 ) - license - 1 user - Win, Mac


For extraordinary image enlargements, Genuine Fractals Print Pro enables photographers, graphic artists and digital imaging professionals to create high-quality, print-ready enlargements from RGB and CMYK image files of any size or resolution.


Price: 294.83



HP ProCurve Switch XL Access Control Module - Expansion module


The ProCurve Switch xl Access Controller Module gives mobile users appropriate access to network services without compromising network security.


Price: 3628.72



Cisco - Ceiling/wall mount bracket kit


Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Cisco provides the broadest line of solutions for transporting data, voice and video within buildings, across campuses, or around the world. Cisco solutions ensure that networks both public and private operate with maximum performance, security, and flexibility.


Price: 18.75



Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Small Business Server Standard Edition - ( v. 1


Small Business Server is the perfect data protection solution for Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Standard Edition, providing the gold standard in Windows data protection, including Windows SBS R2 support.Symantec Backup Exec 12 for Windows Small Business Server Standard Edition provides backup, granular restore, open file protection, disaster recovery, single-drive library support, FIPS accredited encryption, and data protection for Microsoft Exchange.


Price: 468.73



Targus Education Case Bundle 2 - Notebook accessories bundle


The Sport Notebook Backpack appeals to today's mobile professionals with an active lifestyle and a more casual work environment. This backpack, constructed of heavy-duty fabrics with nylon webbing reinforcement, features a padded compartment for notebooks with up to 15.4" screens. The company has increased the storage capacity of this backpack to include a top front pocket with padding and protective Nyflex lining to protect your PDA or sunglasses against scratches, the lower front pocket now includes business card holder, pen loops and key clip. The larger side pockets, side mesh pockets for water bottle storage, padded shoulder straps and a removable cell phone pocket provide generous storage in this sporty, durable backpack.This product includes Sport Standard Backpack, Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse, Retractable Phone and Ethernet Cord, DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock.The Sport Standard Backpack from Targus is an ideal case for mobile professionals with an active lifestyle and casual work environment. This case is constructed of heavy-duty fabrics with nylon webbing reinforcement. Featuring a padded compartment for notebooks with up to 15.4" screens, this backpack includes business card holder, pen loops and key. Its protective Nyflex lining protects your PDA or sunglasses against scratches.Free yourself from the shackles of wires with the Wireless Optical Notebook Mouse from Targus. Featuring an optical sensor and a digital signal processor, this mouse provides high accuracy and precision movement. It comes with a thumb-sized USB receiver that ensures optimal flexibility in a limited workspace. With impressive features like wireless RF technology, an ergonomic design and a 3-button scroll wheel, the mouse is an ideal accessory for notebook users.The Targus Retractable Phone and Ethernet Cord is a convenient alternative to bulky telephone and Ethernet cords. Simply pull one end and the cord easily extends up to 6.56 feet length. A self-retracting mechanism makes it easy to reel the cord into its small and portable plastic casing, while the couplers can be easily stored in the unit's housing. This automatic spring-loaded retractable cord ensures the right amount of cord for whatever the use.The DEFCON CL Notebook Computer Cable Lock from Targus provides a convenient way to lock down a notebook equipped with a security lock slot. It utilizes a 6.5 feet galvanized steel cable with a user-settable combination lock to secure your notebook. It easily attaches to virtually any laptop computer equipped with a lock slot and includes a security base plate for alternative locking solutions.


Price: 58.50



Verbatim Store 'n' Go Corporate Secure USB Drive - USB flash drive - 2 GB - Hi-S


Verbatim Store 'n' Go Corporate Secure USB Drive is designed to meet the information security and regulatory compliance needs of the corporate and government market. Store 'n' Go Corporate Secure USB drives' mandatory security features safeguard all device contents with a complex password. Hack resistant feature locks down device after 10 failed logon attempts, protecting your data from dictionary or brute force hack attempts. Ideal as a stand alone solution to secure mobile data throughout the enterprise, Store 'n' Go Corporate Secure USB drive is also capable of being centrally managed by corporate IT department using mTrust security software.


Price: 93.28



Cables Unlimited Superflat - Speaker cable - 18 AWG - bare wire - bare wire - 25


Cables Unlimited Superflat speaker wires are adhesive backed and can be used on almost any smooth clean surface. This wire can be simply attached to a surface and left uncovered, or it can be easily covered with paint, wallpaper or floor coverings. No more pulling wire through walls and attics, or using ugly wire mold to hide wire where there is no wall or attic space.


Price: 13.58



Tripp Lite - Patch cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 100 ft - UTP - ( CAT 5e ) - g


Tripp Lite's 100-ft. Gray Category 5e (Cat5e) patch cable has 2 standard RJ45 molded male connectors featuring integral strain relief. The cable is manufactured from PVC 4-pair stranded UTP and is rated for 350MHz/1Gbps communication.


Price: 17.64



Xerox - Toner cartridge - 1 x black - 2000 pages


The quality of your documents communicates your image to the world and to your customers. Xerox formulates every supply product to match the performance specifications of your Xerox equipment.


Price: 57.50



HP Advanced Docking Station with Smart Adapter - Docking station


The HP Advanced Docking Station with Smart Adapter features a new energy-efficient 135W Smart AC adapter that guards against power fluctuations with integrated surge protection. The 135W Smart AC adapter can be leveraged across all HP Business Notebooks and docking stations, providing a cost-effective solution for reducing power consumption and equipment costs.


Price: 283.51



Belkin - Network cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 3 ft - UTP - ( CAT 5 ) - gray


The A3L791-03 is a 10Base-T, 3-Foot, Category 5, Twisted Pair Patch Cable in standard Blue color. All of Belkin's 10Base-T products comply with IEEE 802.3 specifications.


Price: 9.38



ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 - Rack - 2-way - no CPU - RAM 0 MB - SAS - hot-swap 3.5" - no


The ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 is the latest 1U powerful server. With leading technologies, ample storage and considerate redundancy design, it is ideal for 1U enterprise level application. With unique cable-less design, ASUS RS163-E4/RX4 not only provides neat and professional overview, but also benefits MIS with easier diagnosis and maintenance. Without cables inside, the server is obviously improved in air ventilation and lengthened in life span of components.


Price: 1050.78



IOGEAR MiniView Micro PS/2 DVI KVM Switch GCS92 - KVM / audio switch - 2 ports -


The two port Mini View Micro DVI PS2 KVM switch from IOGEAR represents a simple method for sharing one DVI monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Speaker set and Microphone between two computers.The GCS92 employs two switching methods. The first is a simple remote port selector switch that allows one tap switching. Due to its small size, the remote port can be placed in a convenient location on your desk. The second method is by hotkey, the hot keys allow you to independently switch KVM focus and Audio functionality, listen to music from one computer while working on the other.Asymmetrical cabling aids in clutter control by shortening the connection to the nearest CPU reducing cable pile up behind your computers.The GCS92 supports 32 bit color at resolutions up to 1600 X 1200 @ 60 Hz, it is self-powered and its mouse and keyboard emulation ensure uninterrupted operation when switching computers.


Price: 94.39



Apple MagSafe - Power adapter ( external ) - AC 100-240 V - 60 Watt


The 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter features a magnetic DC connector that ensures your power cable will disconnect if it experiences undue strain and helps prevent fraying or weakening of the cables over time. In addition, the magnetic DC helps guide the plug into the system for a quick and secure connection.When the connection is secure, an LED located at the head of the DC connector will light; an amber light lets you know that your portable is charging, while a green light tells you that you have a full charge. An AC cord is provided with the adapter for maximum cord length, while the AC wall adapter (also provided) gives users an even easier and more compact way to travel.Designed to be the perfect traveling companion, the adapter has a clever design which allows the DC cable to be wound neatly around itself for easy cable storage.This power adapter recharges the lithium polymer battery while the system is off, on, or in sleep mode. It also powers the system if you choose to operate without a battery.


Price: 72.11



IOGEAR Universal Memory Drive GFR201TF - Card reader ( TransFlash, microSD ) - H


The GFR201TF Universal Drive is a solution for hi-speed, bi-directional image and data transfer. Images and data can be transferred quickly from Micro Secure Digital Cards (microSD)/TransFlash Cards memory cards to PCs or Macs. This is particularly hand in many applications, including digital cameras and MP3 devices. With the increased speeds, sustained data transfer rates, it is up to 4 times faster than the standard digital camera connection.The Universal Memory Drive is an ideal way to bridge the gap between your desktop computer and devices such as digital cameras, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and handheld/palmtop PCs. No matter where you go, your Universal Memory Drive allows you to easily bring your digital images and data with you. Transfer pictures, data, and music at blazing USB 2.0 Speeds, up to 480 Mbps. Just plug the Memory Drive into your computer's USB 1.1 or 2.0 port and you're ready to go in seconds.


Price: 6.98



HP Advanced Photo Paper - Glossy photo paper - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) -


Goodbye, fingerprints! This sturdy, glossy, and even water-resistant photo paper dries instantly for quick photo handling, passing around, and stacking.Resist water, smears and smudges; this paper is a good choice for printing in humid environments.Get true-to-life color photos without the guesswork: special markings on the back of the paper "select" the optimal printer settings and prevent wasted prints by alerting the printer if the paper is incorrectly loaded.Get consistent print quality and reliability from HP.


Price: 15.10



IRIS IRISCard Pro 4 - Sheetfed scanner - 400 dpi - Hi-Speed USB


The IRISCard Pro 4 is a powerful business card scanning solution. The IRISCard quickly scans your paper business cards, captures the information they contain and instantaneously creates electronic contacts to be sent to your favorite contact manager.


Price: 184.73



HP - Hard drive - 250 GB - internal - 3.5" - SATA-300 - 7200 rpm


Information technology professionals rely on HP quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters and storage devices increases, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. HP provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, and management.


Price: 162.91



Fantom G-Force Quad Interface - Hard drive - 1 TB - external - FireWire / FireWi


Featuring the cutting edge eSATA interface, the Fantom Drives G-Force Quad Interface has everything you could ask for from a hard drive. Four interface options, USB 2.0, FireWire 400, 800 & eSATA, make the G-Force Quad Interface drive the premier storage device for everyone from IT professionals to home users. With a maximum throughput of 300MB/s on eSATA, the G-Force Quad Interface hard drive can handle anything you might throw at it. The MegaDisk Quad Interface features the ruggedness and durability that you've come to expect from Fantom Drives. The compact fan-free heat-dissipating aluminum design allows for portability and near silent operation. It also offers the option of resting either horizontally or vertically with an included stand. This Quad Interface drive is the perfect solution, whether you want a place to store your DVD library or need to backup your music, movies, games and other documents.


Price: 314.12



Addonics ExpressCard Cardbus Adapter ADEXC34CB - CardBus adapter - ExpressCard


This ExpressCard CardBus adapter is a cost effective solution to add back the CardBus slot that is missing in many Notebook computer. Designed to turn any ExpressCard slot into a standard CardBus slot, with this adapter, Notebook computers that are equipped with ExpressCard only can now accept CardBus Wireless broadband card, LAN card, Panasonic P2 Card, CardBus eSATA adapter, video capture card and many other types of CardBus adapters.The ExpressCard CardBus adapter is simple to use. Insert any CardBus device into the CardBus slot of ExpressCard CardBus adapter, then insert the ExpressCard end into the ExpressCard slot, the computer will instantly detect the new CardBus device. All there is needed is to follow the onscreen instructions to instal the drivers of the newly installed CardBus device.


Price: 67.16



A Featured refurbished computer Article
5 Tips For Buying The Right Laptop Computer


5 Tips For Buying The Right Laptop Computer

 by: John San Filippo

It's easy to be intimidated by all the laptop models on the market today. There are literally dozens and dozens in every price range.

The key to finding the right one for you is to step back and consider exactly how you plan to use your laptop. When you define what you need before you go shopping, buying the right machine becomes much easier.

Here are 5 basic factors to consider:

1. SIZE

In the world of mobile computing, size definitely matters. The size of a laptop affects two key areas: portability and display size.

If you're always on the go and will be using your computer only in short bursts, a so-called ultralight will save you some shoulder strain.

On the other hand, if you're going to spend hours in front of your laptop, a larger display may be in order.

Today, some laptop displays exceed 17 inches, rivaling the display size of many desktop systems. The down side is that these monsters can easily weigh three times as much as an ultralight.

2. HARD DRIVE

Speaking of size, what about the size of the hard drive? One way to approach this issue is to ask yourself the following question:

Will this be my primary computer, or will it supplement my desktop system?

If the former, you should look for a bigger hard drive - 60 GB or more.

If the latter, you may be able to make it with a 20-30 GB hard drive.

But even this isn't absolute.

If, for example, you plan to copy a huge MP3 library from your desktop system to your laptop to make your music library portable, you'd be well advised to err on the side of too big.

3. MEMORY

In determining the right amount of system memory, or RAM, take a look at the ways in which you intend to use your laptop:

If your needs are somewhat mundane - email, spreadsheets, word processing, etc. - 256 MB of RAM should be plenty. This is a common configuration for many laptops, so it means you probably won't need to spend extra for more RAM.

On the flip side, if you're an aspiring mobile digital photographer or videographer, you should stuff your laptop with as much RAM as it can hold.

In fact, exactly how much RAM your laptop can hold may in part drive your purchase decision. Applications for editing and manipulating multimedia content are notorious resource hogs.

4. NETWORK CONNECTIONS

Thanks in no small part to the Internet, computing in the 21st century relies heavily on being connected:

Connected to the Internet, connected to a corporate network, connected to a wireless network, connected to a home network, connected to an online service.

Your life will be easier if you buy a laptop that includes built-in means to connect to them all.

5. PRICE

If you're considering a laptop, you're probably wondering how much money you'll need to spend.

A few years ago, you'd be hard-pressed to find one for under $2,000. Today, there are plenty of laptops to be had for under $1,000.

What's more, most of the major manufacturers offer a variety of financing options.

Laptop prices have come down, to be sure. However, a laptop still represents a fairly major purchase for most people.

If you take the time to search for a laptop that meets your specific needs, you should get many years of use and enjoyment from this important investment.

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Wireless Lan And Laptop Computers

A small business run from home or on rented space, while it can be extremely profitable, cannot be furnished in the same style as a large-scale company office. Using standard full-size desktop computers in such a set up is impracticable, as it takes up too much space and is too bulky for cramped confines. To deal with such a situation, desknotes or transportables may just hold the key.



Desknotes are systems that can be alternately used as a standard desktop PC, but also offers portability into the bargain. Desknotes have the same power levels as a desktop PC and occupy much less room. Moreover, to keep expenses to a minimum, it is possible to install a LAN amongst the desknotes, where only one laptop need be connected to the Internet and access is shared to all the laptops connected to the network. This is also true for the devices connected to the central laptop; through LAN, all the laptops can use the same device. Thus, for small offices with three or more laptops, LAN (Local Area Network) is surely a boon.



LANs usually span a building or a small group of buildings. Connecting one LAN with many others through telephone lines and radio waves is called WAN (Wide Area Network). A Local Area Network that uses radio waves to communicate is called WLAN (Wireless Land Area Network). There are several advantages to WLANs. One is its flexibility. Radio waves can pass through walls of nearly any surface, and also do not require miles and miles of cables, thus offering a clutter-free work atmosphere. Wireless LAN can be almost invisible!



Another advantage is that WLANs are extremely easy to use. Most laptops are built in with WLAN capability. So all you need to do is plug in and make sure you have a wireless LAN card. WLANs are very tough. If one base becomes disconnected, it is possible to use another laptop as a base and can be shifted physically into the range of another WLAN. Prices are very low these days for WLAN, and it is no wonder the choice for home networks.



However, as nothing is perfect in this world, WLAN does carry a few disadvantages. Anyone can operate a laptop near a WLAN and hack into the stored wireless traffic. This makes safety an issue due to the loss of privacy. While radio waves can pass through almost any surface, too many obstacles in the path such as buildings can degrade the transmission. Another drawback is the data transfer speed. As many laptops share the same bandwidth, data transfer speeds are significantly lower in a WLAN. In addition to this, wireless data rates fall according to signal strength or interference.



Wireless LAN is convenient where mobility is required, and is the only choice in old buildings where cables cannot be installed. Companies usually provide wired connections for fixed offices, and wireless LAN for those users who have no fixed location. In the end, WLAN should be installed only after taking into account all factors regarding your office or home set up.

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