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Sep29
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 Dan Costa from PCMagazine provides a "preview review" (the product isn't available for sale quite yet) of the new SonyReader ebook reader. Apparently this product is a vast improvement over previous ebook readers available on the marketplace. It allows you to connect to your PC, load e-books for later reading, and download RSS feeds. Dan's conclusion: "I am pretty impressed." Read Dan's full review here There's also a review with lots of photos at Engadget
I download a lot of ebooks. Currently I print out ebooks to read them on paper. I like to lounge on my sofa with a cup of tea to read an ebook printout (much more relaxing than sitting at my computer). The downside of my current method is 1) waste of paper; 2) hyperlinks don't always print so I miss some of the meaning.
So would I purchase an ebook reader like the Sony PRS-500? Possibly. For me the number one selling point would be comfort. Can I hold it comfortably while relaxing on my sofa? Is the type legible even in bright sunlight? Are the setting easy to adjust? How long does the battery last? If an ebook reader improved on my current ebook experience, I'd be willing to give it a try. What about you? What would an ebook reader have to offer to get you to switch?
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Sep28
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Gearlog reports that IOGEAR has just announced its Germ Free Wireless Laser Mouse, which "is able to inhibit a wide range of antibodies, viruses and algae and is perfect for libraries, schools, offices, or any other places where computer mice are frequently...
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Sep27
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Yesterday I wrote about Stamps.com which is an online service that lets you make US postage stamps using the image of your choice, such as your company logo. Another company that offers this service is Zazzle.com. Based on the information on...
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Sep26
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Personalized postage stamps are a novel way to promote your business. PhotoStamps from Stamps.com are valid U.S. Postage. The company company has been a United States Postal Service approved provider of PC postage since 1999. They launched their personalized photo stamp service in 2004,...
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Sep23
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There are very few blogs that I have time to read on a daily basis, but I always make time to read Problogger. Today Problogger's week-long "How to..." writing contest ended, with the winning entry getting a trip to Spain! Pretty...
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Sep22
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PC Magazine reviewed Logitech Wireless Headphones for MP3 and gave them the very decent rating of 4 stars out of 5. The reviewer concludes: ...these headphones offer a very good wireless experience at a fair price. Comfortable and light. Good sound and...
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Sep21
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Yesterday I wrote about how easy it is for a novice to make an attractive website using the online site building service Atomicshops. I thought you might like to look at a range of websites that have been built by...
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Sep20
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When I wanted to make a quick, attractive website for my life coaching directory LowCostLifeCoaching.com, I decided to try the easy online website builder AtomicShops. After building the site and also teaching a few other people how to build their own site, my...
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Sep19
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OfficeStuffer reader Jason Lemkin recently wrote to tell me about his company's free web service at www.echosign.com. It completely automates getting paperwork signed, tracked and filed in either a totally paperless (with e-signatures) or mostly paperless (by digitizing faxes) way. Intrigued by...
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Sep18
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When I ordered my new Dell computer a couple of weeks ago, I asked them to include a wireless router so that I could connect the Internet service in my office to the laptop in my house (my office is in a separate building...
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Sep15
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Before you run off to the store to buy compact fluorescent bulbs, take a look at your lighting outlet to determine what kind of bulb will fit. There are two main types: those that plug-in and those that screw-in. The illustrations...
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Sep14
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I like this neoprene laptop sleeve from BuiltNY . Jennifer DeLeo from GearLog reviewed this product as part of her Neoprene for Nerds round-up and reports: The Laptop Sleeves are made of neoprene and are lined with a soft fleece to...
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Choosing compact fluorescent light bulbs instead of standard bulbs may not be a particularly sexy topic, but according to GreenerChoices.org this simple step can reduce power-plant carbon dioxide emissions about 100 pounds a year for the average office. Multiplied over...
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Sep13
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I had to chuckle at this maniacal office toy from ThinkGeek Pictured here is the basic cubicle playset with accessories, but you can also order Bob, Ted, Ann and Joe in their natural habitats. And of course, every office has their corporate...
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Sep12
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There's no need to reinvent the wheel if you need an office policy written. Ewin.com is a consultancy that provides online access to policies, forms, surveys, and articles concerned with management, supervision, and business ownership. While the sample forms may not be exactly what...
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Sep11
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The folks at ewin.com scoff at the idea of Pets at Work They point out that allowing employees to bring pets to work as a means to keep them motivated, is based on misguided logic. They warn employers not to confuse keeping employees...
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Sep10
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Walking through the local mall the other night, I noticed the kiosk for recycled printer cartridges. Refilling printer cartridges seems like a cost effective as well as environmentally friendly thing to do, but I've often wondered about the quality. Is there any difference between new and...
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Sep 9
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A study conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association (APPMA) found that 73 percent of companies surveyed reported that pets in the office increased productivity, lowered absenteeism, improved communication between workers, and even made employees more creative. In...
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Sep 8
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Ziff Davis of PC Magazine writes a weekly enewsletter called Techsaver that rounds up the best buys in tech office products. This week he's recommending best deals in headphones, digital cameras, and LCD displays. For full reviews and vendor price comparisons, click...
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Sep 5
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If I'd known how much trouble it was going to be to set up my new computer, I might have stayed with the old one. Call me stubborn or just plain stupid but I spent at least six hours over...
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Sep 2
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If you maintain a customer database, you've probably come across this scenario all too often: you get an ominous looking email from your ISP or your database distribution company telling you that you've been reported for spamming. How can that...
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Sep 1
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How many hours a day do you spend in front of the computer? If you're like many office workers, the answer is a scary eight hours or more. If you're concerned about what all that sitting is doing to your...
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