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Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. Wireless)Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. Wireless)
Buy used from: $245.00
eBook reading on the go! Handy for those long instruction manuals and how-to's! Much better than carrying around boxes of dead trees!
Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation)Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, U.S. Wireless, Latest Generation)
Buy new: $489.00
Kindle's Big Brother! A bigger screen for those of us whose eyes are starting to get a little old...
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium UpgradeMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade
Buy new: $107.67 / Used from: $83.34
The best Microsoft Operating System yet! Be forewarned though, you're going to need a computer with a lot of hoursepower to run this baby! At least a dual-core processor and 2GB of RAM to even get it in the door!
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate UpgradeMicrosoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $179.99
The Ultimate Windows 7 experience! Includes Bitlocker - Microsoft's whole drive encryption, and Bitlocker To Go for USB drive encryption.
HP EliteBook 2730p - Core 2 Duo SL9400 / 1.86 GHz LV - Centrino 2 with vPro - RAM 2 GB - HDD 120 GB - GMA 4500MHD - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) - TPM - fingerprint reader - Vista Business - 12.1" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - Microsoft Office ReadyHP EliteBook 2730p - Core 2 Duo SL9400 / 1.86 GHz LV - Centrino 2 with vPro - RAM 2 GB - HDD 120 GB - GMA 4500MHD - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) - TPM - fingerprint reader - Vista Business - 12.1" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - Microsoft Office Ready
Buy new: $2,560.20 / Used from: $1,599.00
I bought one of these for myself. What better recommendation can I give than that? This model is the SL9400, which has higher power usage than the SU9400 or lower SL processors, but when you need that CPU horsepower - it's there for you!
Windows 7 SecretsWindows 7 Secrets by Paul Thurrott
Buy new: $31.49 / Used from: $25.65
The "insider's scoop" on Microsoft's latest and greatest, from the Master himself! Check out Paul and Leo every week on the Windows Weekly podcast at www.twit.tv/ww
Linksys by Cisco WRV210 Wireless-G VPN Router - RangeBoosterLinksys by Cisco WRV210 Wireless-G VPN Router - RangeBooster
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $33.99
Need a good solid VPN router? Here's one of my picks! The Cisco WRV210 includes Wireless-G with RangeBooster, add another Cisco VPN router at the other end of your tunnel for a solid LAN-to-LAN/WLAN network. Use the included client instead if you just want to connect your laptop while on the road! Good, solid product from the leader in network technology!
Cisco Small Business RVS4000 Gigabit Security Router - Router + 4-port switch - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - Linux externalCisco Small Business RVS4000 Gigabit Security Router - Router + 4-port switch - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - Linux external
Buy new: $120.22 / Used from: $119.99
The latest generation of Cisco's Small Business series of VPN routers. This model includes a 4-port Gigabit ethernet switch, a 100 Megabit uplink for those of you with serious bandwidth, and SSL VPN support for remote clients for easy VPN connections to the office or home network. Super product at a budget easy price!
Data Robotics Drobo 4-Bay USB 2.0/FireWire 800 SATA Storage Array DR04DD10Data Robotics Drobo 4-Bay USB 2.0/FireWire 800 SATA Storage Array DR04DD10
Buy new: $339.95 / Used from: $339.99
In my opinion this is THE BEST direct attached redundant storage out there! But don't take my word for it, see all the industry awards AT http://www.drobo.com/news/awards.php. Use http://www.drobo.com/resources/drobolator.php to calculate how much usable space you actually get, dependent on hard drive size and number of drives.
DroboShare, Network Attached Companion for DroboDroboShare, Network Attached Companion for Drobo
Buy new: $194.95 / Used from: $168.88
Add Droboshare to your Drobo (not Drobo Pro) to turn your direct-attached storage into network attached storage! To quote from data robotics at http://www.drobo.com/products/droboshare.php : "NAS when you want it, DAS when you need it."
Data Robotics DroboPro 8-Bay USB 2.0/FireWire 800/iSCSI Storage Array DRPR1A21Data Robotics DroboPro 8-Bay USB 2.0/FireWire 800/iSCSI Storage Array DRPR1A21
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $1,159.99
The latest and greatest from Data Robotics! Standalone Network Attached Storage (NAS) for your business; easily supports and protects your streaming media, backups and critical data. This gen includes Firewire 800, Gigabit ethernet, and iSCSI!
Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD10EADS [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD10EADS [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Buy new: $84.99
Fill up your Drobo or DroboPro with these puppies! Terabyte drives for less than $90(USD)! Western Digital has always enjoyed extremely high relaibility ratings in my experience, and in those rare disk failure scenarios, no-fuss replacement is a plus!
Western Digital 2 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD20EADS [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]Western Digital 2 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD20EADS [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Buy new: $190.63 / Used from: $175.00
Max out your storage with these monster drives! A little pricier per Gigabyte than the 1TB model, but if you absolutely need the space - you have to be willing to pay the price!
P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage MonitorP3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor
Buy new: $22.57 / Used from: $26.00
Measure that power usage! See exactly how much power your devices use, readout in Watts or VA. I use it to "right size" UPS units for my clients, and can measure the power draw at boot or heavy usage to determine maximum power requirements.
APC 1300VA Battery Backup with LCDAPC 1300VA Battery Backup with LCD
Buy new: $139.00 / Used from: $109.95
My choice for battery backup. Multiple readouts selectable on the LCD screen via an on-unit "info button". APC is a little pricier than some of the alternatives, but I've always had excellent results with the products, and "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
Apple MB763LL/A AirPort Extreme Dual-band Base StationApple MB763LL/A AirPort Extreme Dual-band Base Station
Buy used from: $99.98
Apple's Airport Extreme Base Station, simple to setup, easy to use. The easiest WDS wireless I've ever setup. 'Nuff said!
Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes (M9470LL/A)Apple AirPort Express with Air Tunes (M9470LL/A)
Buy new: $129.99 / Used from: $74.90
Extend your Airport Extreme network everywhere, once configured - it's as easy as moving a plug from one outlet to another! Also great for traveling, turn that hotel wired internet connection into your own encrypted wireless connection.