Office Gadgets
Being stuck in a office isn’t most peoples idea of fun, but having a few toys of office gadgets around can help alleviate the monotony.
Amped Wireless – up to 10,000 Sq. Feet of Wi-Fi Goodness
I used to spend a lot of time tied to my desk computer, then finally we had wireless routers and laptops, so I was at least able to make it into the living room. I always dreamed of the day I could be out by the pool, in the wine cellar or over in the East wing and still be able to access the internet on my trusty laptop or iPad.
Well, dreams have become reality (almost) as Amped Wireless begins shipping the Premium Series, long range, High Power Wireless-N 600mW Gigabit Router capable of up to 10,000 sq. ft. of Wi-Fi coverage for large homes, backyards or offices.
Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high-power, long-range wireless communication products for the home and office, announces the nationwide availability of the R10000G High Power Wireless-N 600mW Gigabit Router.
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Katapult Pen
Students who sit in the back half of the classroom have a higher tendency of playing pranks on others, as well as perform other acts which tend to incur the wrath of teachers, will definitely want to check out the $4.99 Katapult Pen. This is one pen that would make all of the other pens look pointless, not because it can write far better than the other pens, but simply because of the fun factor attached to it. It will be an impromptu catapult, and all you need is some rough paper to tear into pieces and fold it up into “bullets”.
Measuring 7″ in length while letting you write stuff out in blue ink. I do question the idea of it being made out of plastic though, since in your zeal of shooting the rest of your colleagues or classmates, you might actually exert far more strength than required and the plastic might end up brittle after a couple of years, breaking into pieces instead. What do you think – would metal be a more formidable idea?
The Neat Company goes to the cloud at CES
Most of you know that I am always looking for some sort of “neat factor” when it comes to the gadgets that I report about.
The Neat Company is something that I just had to write about. As soon as I saw how their NeatDesk can create digital copies of business cards, receipts, and 8 x 11 papers, I had to be a part of that vision. I mean, they have “neat” in their name, for crying out loud!
As you might have guessed, The Neat Company wants to make your desk clearer by removing the paper clutter and turning it into digital records. The Neat Company’s software uses optical character recognition to understand words from your paper files. It will then create a database for your contacts, and even an expense report for your receipts. Nice!
The Neat Company has also added NeatCloud and NeatMobile. NeatCloud provides users with their own customized cloud-based backup and automatically syncs with Neat’s software for “unfettered access to their information”. NeatMobile allows users to use their smartphones for capturing and storing information to their Neat digital filing systems.
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The Jabra PRO 930 for telephony
Jabra has recently started an entry-level wireless headsets, and one of them is the Jabra PRO 930.
Normally, Jabra creates a lot of Bluetooth headsets and occasional speakers, but the PRO 930 is designed for telephony services like Skype. The PRO 930 comes with a stand that can be plugged into a computer for charging and syncing.
Not only is it good to use with an adjustable headband for a good fit, but the PRO 930 also has an earpiece that can snap on so it looks like a usual Bluetooth headset.
Other features of this device include a dedicated button to answer calls, as well as volume controls. It also has a convenient noise canceling microphone that eliminates ambient background noise, like in a busy office environment.
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Singing Bird Bag Clip
“Oh, how cute!” would be most probably the primary reaction when people lay their eyes on this $4.99 Singing Bird Bag Clip. Looking extremely innocent, this bag clip will be able to sing like, well, a bird, considering how well you take care of it, as it will alert you should someone decide to nick one or two sausages from your lunch bag.
Measuring a cool 4″ in width and 2.75″ in height, the Singing Bird Bag Clip might be something that you want to purchase for use at your office, or wherever you are working where there is no high level of trust amongst your colleagues simply because of the general environment. After all, a hungry man is an angry man, and it would certainly suck to not have your home packed lunch to eat when it is time for your mid-day break.
Tetra-Shed could change cubicles as we know it
Some of you might remember the parody of James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful” called “My Cubicle”, which is about a man who feels very insignificant in one of those cloth boxes that adorn many offices these days.
The Tetra-Shed is designed to give an office worker a definite space of their own with a wooden tent-like structure. It is designed by David Ajasa-Adekunle, and it reminds me of those blanket-tents that we used to make as kids.
I honestly can say that I could get a lot of work done here, and it comes with some deskspace, overhead storage, and some lighting. By the way, the entire thing can be closed up for privacy, which includes the doors as well as the windows.
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The PowerPod from Coalesse
Most people have power strips at their desks, and I am sure that some of you are rockin’ two strips at every outlet. The PowerPod is designed to clean up that row of outlets that look very ugly under the desk.
What makes the PowerPod different from the average power strip is that it is really made for the top of the desk and not under it. Somehow, putting all the plugs in a circle makes it look like a table for six at a fine restaurant instead of the cafeteria lunch bench.
In addition to the cool circular formation, it has an accessory tray that is good for holding pencils and pens. It caps on the PowerPod when not in use, so all the plugs are hidden. There is a video after the jump with more information on it.
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Desktop Table Hockey
Life at the office can get rather dreary after a while, so why not learn to spruce and spice things up with a little bit of sport? After all, being seated behind your desk all day long might just prove detrimental to your health in the long run, which is why playing a little bit of hockey could help break some sweat during your lunch break. Of course, since most office buildings are nowhere near the vicinity of an actual hockey stadium, hence the creation of the £19.95 Desktop Table Hockey that requires just two players to get a game going.
This is a stylish and compact mini air hockey game manufactured by Peers Hardy, where it will translate the arcade playing experience to a stuffy boardroom setting. At least you will be spared from all the corny music that is coming out from the rest of the arcade machines in the background, not to mention stale air and cigarette smoke that lingers around. Strong jets of air will blow upwards of this device, letting your puck float on a cushion of air as you attempt to smash it into your opponent’s goal mouth.
Just make sure you have 8 AA batteries handy at all times to keep it powered, and if this is going to see regular use, I would highly recommend rechargeables for the sake of your pockets and environment.
