Office Gadgets

Planon is back, better than ever with their new DocuPen Xtreme X-Series line of scanning pens that will come in the form of the X05, X10 and X50, where any one of the three will bring portable scanning power to the next level of efficiency. Capable of supporting image resolutions of up to 600 dpi (up to 1,200 dpi for the X50), all three of them will be powered by a 200MHz internal processor, which is superior to previous scanning pen processors that will not go beyond the 60MHz mark. At 200MHz, this makes the DocuPen X-Series the fastest line of pocket-sized scanners on the market to date.

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Imagine walking the streets of New York City and seeing this guy. If you were a true New Yorker, you would probably just walk on by, assuming you even noticed him in the first place.

As an “out-of-towner”, I probably would just assume that this man had some disability that required im to wear metal braces on his neck and…backside, and would probably not ask him about it.

Actually, this man is asleep. That’s right, he is on the Vertical Bed, and all those braces are designed to attach to an ordinary subway grating. This very tired chap tried it out in NYC, and he actually got forty good minutes of shut-eye.

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Although the first thing most people notice is the nauseatingly pink color of this lamp, the lamp does actually have plenty to offer.  I’m one that dislikes the idea of being stuck completely in the dark whenever the power goes out and it actually happens quite a bit.  This lamp doesn’t use power in the same way that your average lamp would.  Instead, it plugs into your phone jack.

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I once worked at a place that required me to have an ID card. I had to swipe it just to prove that I had showed up to work, and I couldn’t even get through the front door without it. If I forgot my ID card, it was a big hassle to explain myself to human resources, not to mention the waiting for someone to open the door for me.

This is just one of the reasons why I don’t work for “the man”. I can just see “the man” of the future implementing mandatory Face Detecting Time Attendance System and Access Door Lock (CVJB-G107) at the workplace.

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A day at the office isn’t exactly something most people would find soothing.  However, with this Pure Lady massage chair, it could be exactly that.  You could stay calm and cool, all the while working on your latest project.  This chair massages all the right places and is still capable of being tucked into a corner and out of your way entirely.

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Brother is more often synonymous with printers, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their fingers dipped in other items. Take for instance, their latest range of releases that fall under the “Simply Stylish” series of P-Touch labelers. These devices enable users to explore their creative side when it comes to the labeling process, where the trio of them – the PT-90, PT-1090 and PT-1290, will feature multiple “Deco Mode” label formatting options, type styles and symbols that make them ideal for enhanced personal, family and home office labeling needs. When used in tandem with over 20 colorful tape options that will also include a quartet of new colors (Berry Pink, Lime Green, Satin Gold and Satin Silver), users will be spoilt for choice where customization and creativity are concerned.

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Visioneer is a well known name and a leader in intelligent document imaging solutions, having announced their latest device known as the Strobe 500. What is the STrobe 500, exactly? Well, it is a new mobile duplex color scanner that comes with a docking station that was developed with dual platform support for Windows and Mac operating systems. It will boast a 20-page automatic document feeder (ADF) alongside the capability to scan at 15 ppm/30 ipm. When left undocked, the scanner is still capable of operating via USB- or wall-power as a sheetfed scanner. As for its front feed slot, that is able to accept documents from letter/legal/A4 size to photos, receipts and plastic ID cards, basically anything that falls under its compatible size range.

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Office drones who sit in front of the computer all day long will need to make sure that their working environment is conducive and safe enough so that they won’t suffer from long-term conditions such as RSI or carpal tunnel syndrome. With that in mind, the Restman computer armrest series is touted to offer comfortable, ergonomic computer arm supports that make sure the forearm and elbow will obtain ample support whenever the keyboard and mouse are used. Currently available in Japan and Germany, there are three models to choose from :-

• Restman 1 Double attachment arm support with mouse pad that can be attached to the desk or the chair.
• Restman 2 A simple, comfortable swiveling arm support that works!
• Restman M Computer arm support with a detachable massager. Yes, this is the worlds’ first and only arm support of its kind!

A detachable massager, eh? That sounds pretty interesting! Gamers who spend hours honing their skills might also want to consider this, but expect your street cred to fall if your friends discover your comfortable ’secret’…

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