BIZ BITS: ON THE GO
Hand Held
Hela Perific Wireless Dual Mouse
A genius design allows this mouse to be used while moving about, al- lowing superb flexibility for presentations. The trackball and trigger-like setup are ergonomically designed for comfort. The Hela Perific mouse can also be used in the traditional way, with or without the outer cas- ing. The mouse has become a big success in its native Sweden and is looking to do the same over here. And it’s a small price to pay for the ultimate in comfort. $150. www.perific.com
Wire (less)
Zip-linq Notebook Road Kit
Say goodbye to the annoyance of tangled peripheral cables when traveling. Zip-linq has packaged a handy selection of retractable cables for your laptop, including cellphone, modem and network connectors. The four-pack of cables also comes complete with a USB mouse, designed to be unobtrusive when you’re working on the move, and a personal laptop light so you won’t disturb your fellow passengers. $90. www.ziplinq.com
Connected
Xora GPS Time Track
The Xora system is a recent innovation in tracking and logging out-of- office workers. It allows you to log specific work, record shift work and collate job information. It’s a type of electronic clocking-in and -out.
The Xora Time Track works on any GPS-enabled cellphone, and many companies have found that it streamlines the procedure for billing hours for assignments and keeping track of employees outside of the office. A small menu system is loaded onto your phone and then it’s a simple process to enter and record data. The system costs $11.99 per handset per month with a $24.99 set-up charge per user. www.xora.com/timetrack