BIZ BITS: ON THE GO NOVEMBER 2005
Downsizing Laptops
Computers get smaller and sleeker each year. But the OQO Model 01 Ultra-Personal Computer puts even the tiniest notebook to shame. This lilliputian laptop measures five inches long at its widest point and weighs in at less than a pound. Yet it manages to pack a 1 GHz Pentium-class processor, a 20 GB hard-drive, and 256 MB of memory into its tiny frame. The computer, which runs Microsoft Windows XP, offers all the programs and multimedia capacities of a full-sized computer. Great for the business traveler on the go. $1,899 www.oqo.com
Inspector Gadget
Imagine: you’re stranded in the Rockies. The wind is vicious, a bitter chill pierces your skin, and the wolves are closing in. Worst of all, your laptop is on the fritz. Never fear! Just reach for your Swiss+Tech® Micro-Pro. This handy update on the Swiss Army knife features a high-speed USB flash drive alongside an array of classic tools. Available in nine-tool and eleven-tool versions, the Micro-Pro offers pliers, wire-cutters, and up to four varieties of screwdrivers. Let’s face it—a tiny flash drive capable of storing up to 512 megabytes of data, text and multimedia is just plain cooler than a phillipshead. It appeals to the MacGyver in us all. $29.99 www.swisstechtools.com
Wireless Freedom
Communication means everything in the business world, but executives don’t always have time to fumble with wires. Luckily, the new D-Link Wireless 3G Mobile Router (DI-725) makes getting online a breeze. Using advanced technology, the wireless Dl-725 connects laptops to the Internet easily and efficiently. Want to hold an impromptu conference meeting? One Dl-275 can connect multiple users to the Internet. Want to go on the road? The Dl-275 fits comfortably inside a laptop case. Offering high-speed access and a variety of security features, this is an ideal tool for small businesses. www.dlink.com