Bruce's September 27^th, 2005 Theme:

"Essential Notebook Accessories"

Everybody seems to be traveling light these days-and being connected on the "go" means traveling with the proper tools and gear for your laptop computer. Bruce Pechman The Muscleman of Technology® showed the coolest and most portable gear to accompany your notebook computer. Don't leave your essential tools behind-get the most from your Notebook computer with these cutting edge, affordable, lightweight travel accessories!

1. LoJack for Laptops
   www.lojackforlaptops.com   1 Year $49.99, 3 Years $99.99 (see website for details)
   
   

   Description:
   LoJack for Laptops is a recovery service that enables law enforcement to recover stolen laptops. Simply install the software on your laptop (no hardware required). When your laptop is protected by LoJack for Laptops software, it works behind the scenes to silently and securely contact our Monitoring Center, and if stolen, report its location using any Internet connection! When your laptop is stolen, our Recovery Team tracks its location and partners with local law enforcement to recover and return your laptop to you. Computrace's LoJack for Laptops is the ultimate tool for mobile theft protection!
   
   FACT: A laptop is stolen every 53 seconds and according to the FBI, 97% are never recovered. Laptops are taken from homes, coffee shops, hotel rooms and automobiles every day. Losing your laptop is costly, even devastating, when you consider the priceless photos, files and personal information you have stored on your laptop.

2. US Modular's 20 to 100GB Portable Dragon Drives
   www.usmodular.com     MSRP $99.00 and up depending on size
   

   Description:
   The Dragon External Hard Drive is perfect for anyone needing a high capacity portable storage solution-great for travelers! The Dragon Drive is a convenient portable storage drive that can be used on any system with a USB or Firewire port. It can fit in your pocket-great for transporting music, reports, back-ups, and video files to and from anywhere! The aluminum casing protects the drive from overheating and vibration. The Dragon Drive supports USB1.1, USB2.0, and Firewire to offer fast transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps. Available in sizes of 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 Gig.

3. Genuine Swiss Army Knife with USB Drive
   www.circuitcity.com   MSRP $99.95
   
   

   Description:
   The classy silver Victorinox retro style pocket Swiss Army Knife is equipped with the proven tools fans of the Swiss knife have come to expect: knife, scissors and file are standard tools of the stylish silver version. The integration of a hi-speed memory USB flash drive allows users to carry all types of data with them at all times. USB 2.0 and data transmission transfer rates of up to 8MB/second. This is a "Plug & Play" device and can be used as an external storage medium immediately. Available in memory sizes of 256MB, 512MB and 1GB. Also can be easily removed from the pocket knife-allowing continued use during plane trips and passage through airport security checks.

4. Kensington Convertible Mini Wireless PocketMouse
   www.kensington.com   Model # 72229  MSRP $44.99
   
   

   Description:
   A Mini Mouse with Dual Personalities! That's because the Convertible Mini Mouse is like having two mice in one. On the road it's an ultra-compact mouse with wireless technology. But at home (or in the office), it instantly turns into a full-sized mouse! Just clip the cushioned "AirForm" shell onto the Mini Mouse and you now have the palm-cradling comfort of a full-size mouse. An unbeatable combination of go-anywhere size and precision performance! Kensington's QuickRFT and DiamondEyeT optical technology ensure the Mini tracks smoothly and accurately on virtually any surface.

5. Kensington Personal Firewall for Notebooks
   www.kensington.com   MSRP $49.99
   
   

   Description:
   Protect your privacy! The Kensington Personal Firewall resides on a USB key! When the USB key is plugged in, the firewall is activated. When the USB key is removed the firewall is deactivated. This is a unique solution especially for travelers or corporate users who cannot upload firewall software on their machines. USB key based system will not interfere with corporate firewalls or anti-virus software. For PCs running Windows XP. 1-year limited warranty and free technical support.

6. Goldx Power Core System
   www.goldxproducts.com   Price depends on modules stack & configuration
   
   

   Description:
   Eliminate the need to have multiple power strips under your desk to run your USB, FireWire, Ethernet and other devices. USB, FireWire and Ethernet devices designed to stack on top-saves space on the desktop! The base unit includes a surge protector and four AC outlets. The add-on devices (which include a USB hub, FireWire hub, USB broadband adapter, Ethernet switch, port replicator, and more) plug in on top of each other, creating a small tower. GoldX PowerCore system integrates several hubs and peripherals into a single tower powered by a single power supply.

7. ZyXEL Wi-Fi Finder & USB Adapter
   www.us.zyxel.com   Model # AG-225H  MSRP $99.95
   

   Description:
   The ZyXEL AG-225H is the ultimate high-tech tool for the road warriors. This dual-band tri-mode tool is equipped with a high contrast LCD screen and built-in LiON battery, allowing you to scan the environment for hotspots without turning on your computer and get the Wi-Fi site-survey information you need. It combines an 802.11a/b/g USB 2.0 adapter with a fully functional wireless hotspot detector in a sleek device small enough to fit into any pocket! Not only does the AG-225H act as a hotspot finder and a client adapter, it can also turn your computer into an instant wireless access point.