daveclark asked:


Who does not want to work from the comforts of a home office – dress as you like, unrestricted access to a brimming refrigerator, no commuting to the office – in comparison to any other office the home office appears a paradise.

Not only the number of home offices is growing but home offices are becoming more convenient and efficient day by day. Gone are the days when a home office meant a desk, couple of chairs and a filing cabinet. In this age of technological innovation, the home office owners want more and more wonder tools; what they call great home office gadgets. And rightly so, because it has become inevitable to invest in these technological devices if you want your home office to be in tune with times. This is not to say you should buy every gadget you can lay your hands on.

While going to obtain your great home office gadgets, it will be wise for you to determine beforehand the devices absolutely necessary to run your business. Make a list of them, ascertain your budget and then make a resolve not to exceed your budget. Some of the great home office gadgets are discussed below for your assistance.

Additional Phone Line:  A second phone line for the business is mandatory. If you have only one phone line for your home and your home office, it will be unprofessional. The second phone line will enable you to take a professional approach straight way while answering. Instead of a ‘hello’, “Universal Services. Robert speaking. How may I help you?” will be far more business-like.

In case you are a net-connected and your modem operates over a phone line, the phone is likely to be busy for long durations. Potential customers trying to contact you will not be impressed with an incessant busy signal. In this scenario, installation of a second phone line becomes more critical.

Computer: One of the great home office gadgets, a computer is almost inescapable investment these days. However, you must ascertain suitability of the computer vis-à-vis your needs before acquiring one.

Internet Service Provider: Although your business may not be related to the Internet, the Net is an invaluable source for information related with business and to top it all there is the inevitable need of e-mail. An Internet connection, in today’s era, is certainly one of the great home office gadgets and a must-have.

Cell Phone: If your business entails frequent visits out of your home office, it will be necessary to have a cell phone so that the customer has a way to reach you at all times.

Fax Machine/Printer/Copier: Taking into consideration the needs of your business you can decide about these devices. If the volume of paperwork at your office is large, these will be great home office gadgets for you; otherwise it will be a bad investment.

In this technically advanced age, the list of gadgets is endless. May be another one has been invented while you are reading this article. In addition to the devices discussed above, a large computer monitor, business website, variety of business cards, yellow page listings etc are also considered great home office gadgets. However, you must go for any device keeping your requirements and the budget in view.

Merry Andrew New asked:


Want free gifts along with the purchase of a handset? Then go for a contract deal. The beauty lies here in the sense of the monetary worth of the product which is given away as a gift. In today’s technical era, many improved fold open and sliding handsets bundled with imaging abilities, music enabled options, games and video recording are wooing the youth. Now with the help of these deals, you can keep yourself updated with the new mobile inventions without spending too much.

You can sign a contract with the mobile companies known all over the world for their advanced technology and great featured mobile devices. Herein you pay certain monthly amount to the company which provides you the deal instead of paying the whole amount altogether. The contracts can be either of 12 months or 18 months.

The deals come with gifts, varying in physical form and monetary worth, which include LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) television, laptops, iPods, XBOX 360, Nintendo, digital cameras as well as PlayStations. You can also fetch some benefits herein, which include: a free talk value, free SMS, no roaming charges, free phone accessories etc.

One can get great deals and monthly contracts at low costs with companies like Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Blackberry and LG. These companies offer handsets with network providers such as, Orange, T-mobile, Virgin mobile, Vodafone, etc.

You can fetch trendy and latest handsets on low cost or sometimes even free of cost. There are various websites which offer contract deals along with the information about the product, the deal and the retailers providing gifts. It is advisable for you to make comparisons between various deals existing in the market. In this way you can be able to come across the most suitable tariff plan for yourself.

In contract deals you just have to make an easy and affordable monthly payment. With the help of these deals you can get the new mobile technology in your pocket without much fiscal pressure.

steve alfred asked:


Over the last couple of years there has been large increase in the production of gizmos and electronic gadgets due to technological advances in the electronics industry. I would like to share with you my top 15 list of what I believe are the most influential and interesting electronic gadgets available in the Consumer Electronics market today. The following descriptions are unfortunately not accompanied by pictures but the descriptions should be enough to give you a general understanding as well as to wet your appetite.

1. Widescreen MP4 Player Watch

Our first gadget is the MP4/Mp3 player watch which has recently been introduced to the market. So if you like your music then this is the product you will like. This Mp4 wrist watch has 1GB of memory and features a 1.8 Inch TFT screen, MTV format movie player, built-in FM radio, built-in speaker, and many other added features. There are many different types of Mp4/mp3 watches on the market, but have only recently been introduced. They are definitely worth checking out.

2. MP3 Player Pens – Full Metal Body, High Quality Voice

Another gadget to enter the market recently is the MP3 player pen. This MP3 Pen Player supports MP3, WMA and WAV formats. It boasts a Super high quality Voice recording function ,MP3 and WAV playback as well as supporting USB 2.0. This wholesale product is excellent design and already popular with many gadget junkies because of consistent high quality.

3. Sunglasses with MP3 Player and Bluetooth Headset

This has to be one of the most influential technological breakthroughs for any person who loves their mp3/mp4 players. These sunglasses have a Removable clip that converts any sunglasses or glasses into a blue tooth headset and MP3 player. Nice innovative wholesale electronics gadget. The MP3 Player glasses attachment supports MP3, WMA, and WAV. It has a fast connection via USB 2.0 to PC, allowing for quick uploads. Simply Plug and play, drag and drop music files from your computer to your headset music player.

4. MP4 Player with SD/MMC card reader 2.5 inch Screen

This is still my personal favourite . The MP4 player which has a 2.5” LCD TFT monitor and has both AV IN/OUT ( NTSC and PAL) , so you can record TV programs or movies and upload them onto your MP4 player. The resolution is 320*240 @30f/s. This wholesale product is already hugely popular due to its flexibility in terms of being an MP3 player and Movie viewer. It also has built in microphone and additional data keeping functions.

5.Mini Lighter Camera Spy Gadget

Another James bond type gadget. A Cigarette lighter style disguised mini digital camera: hi-tech spy gadget. This discreet smart metal lighter is actually a digital camera capable of holding more than 100 pictures. Just flip your lighter, turn it on, take a picture and close the case. I suppose this is only really for true spies, but certainly worth mentioning.

6.Night Vision goggle DNV-GX2

I have always been a fan of Night Vision goggles and personally own one myself. This is a DNV-GX2, developed with the European partner NOCTRON in Luxembourg and is the most advanced digital night vision device on the market. At 0.001 lux the detection range is about 200m. With high performance components from well known manufacturers, this wholesale product will exceed your expectations. Specs include both NTSC/PAL AUTO, 36 inch display size, 26 degrees view angle, Pixels: 320H*240V*RGB(230K).

7.Flexiglow Multi Tool Flash Drive

This is like a swiss army knife with all the handy tools you need for any emergency fix-it jobs but with a USB flash drive incorporated into it. The Flash Drive Module is easily removable and the retractable ball point pen , means you will never be caught without. In addition there is a super bright LED Flashlight, cleverly concealed in the housing. It also has a Star Screwdriver with a bottle top opener, nail filer, ball point pen as mentioned and the LED light.

8.FotoVivo 7 inch Digital Photo Frame

This is a digital photo frame which you can use to upload photos onto. With the simplicity of technology solutions, Foto Vivo offers the possibility of browsing photos with button-less feature to ease the navigation. Moreover, its considerate design facilitates the end users. ts 128MB storage capability can save more than 200 high quality photos. Its fast photo loading time and the Plug-and-Play feature enable users to enjoy browsing without hassle.

9.Oregon Heart Rate Monitor Watches – Vibra Fit Pro Trainer SE232

A Heart Rate Monitor with the new innovative, vibrating heart zone alarm feature. This is particularly useful when exercising to music with an MP3 player .When you reach the pre programmed heart rate zones the watch gently vibrates to prompt you. The CARDIO VIBRO TRAINER also allows the user to enter age, sex, weight, height and activity level. The “SMART Trainer” programme will then provide realistic Heart Rate limits for the user, with a 5 min warm up and 30 min exercise. Any parameter can be changed to suit the user fitness level or ability.

10.Shaking Torch – Everlight Robust

This product was rated the top gadget of 2004. A very effective and essential gadget for every household for both emergency and general use. All you do is give it a shake for 15-30 seconds, and it will provide up to 5 minutes of continuous bright light! It uses the Faraday Principle of Electromagnetic Energy that guarantees replacement parts will never be needed! It never needs batteries, has a super bright LED light, is waterproof and floats in water.

Hoshy Abraham asked:


I must admit that I’d be absolutely lost without the growing number of desktop and laptop computers, printers, digital cameras and all the other assorted electronic equipment in my house and home office.

I know I once got along without all this gear, but that was back in the olden days, in the last millennium. Today I absolutely depend on it. What this means is that I buy a lot of stuff, and I have formed some definite opinions about where I do my shopping and what places I avoid like the plague.

I **** to say it, but #1 on my list of places to avoid are the big electronics chain stores. They are certainly convenient and their prices are usually in the ballpark.

And all their glossy brochures have lured me more than once when I quickly needed some RAM, a disk, or a new inkjet printer.

Problem is that their sales people are embarrassingly clueless and often only interested in selling extended service contracts. No thank you.

When I build a new desktop computer I occasionally buy the parts from a local electronics superstore. Those places are a geek’s paradise, or they could be if it weren’t for a couple of really annoying deal breakers.

First, half of the boards don’t work after I bring them home. And second, I absolutely refuse to buy things that are only a good deal after a mail-in rebate or two. I’ve been burned too many times with rebates. No more.

Office supply stores are stocking more and more electronic equipment. So when I go buy a ream of paper or some other small stuff I often end up looking at their laptops and digital cameras.

And once I even bought a notebook computer there, something that I later regretted as there was, of course, no service or support. I actually like the office supply stores and have no problem buying things like laser printer cartridges there, but that’s about it for computer stuff.

Another bad practice that’s taking over is luring customers with low prices, make them wade through several order screens, and then break the bad news, like some gargantuan shipping charge or that, sadly, the item is not in stock.

Do that to me once and I won’t be back.

So where do I get most of my electronics gear? Online.

I love being able to browse online stores at my leisure, without any sales pressure and usually with all the information I need. I like neat, clean just-the-facts stores that specialize in the kind of gear I want.

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I don’t need useless “reviews” by folks who always seem to have an axe to grind or **** everything. And I don’t need long lists of the 99 lowest prices on the web.

All I want is information and a good selection. I do expect a degree of customer support in case I have questions, and most of the better online stores can handle that easily.

Had someone told me 10 or 15 years ago that some day I’d buy things like laptops, digital cameras, printers or even desktop computers online from some website far away, I’d have laughed.

But that’s where I get most of my electronic equipment and gadgets from these days, and I’ve rarely ever had a bad experience. Those online stores seem to try a lot harder, and that’s good news for guys like me.

Ian Ball asked:


In this era of technology, mobile phones are one of the most fascinating technology that we use the most. Mobile phones have come a long way from just a medium of communication to one of our best mates. Today, it is very difficult to spend even a single day without the mobile. If our phone breaks down, it make us quite nervous.

Nowadays, mobiles come bundled with a lot of features. It’s like many of the gadgets are mixed together and made into a single powerful gadget with the main features of all. Mobile serves as an iPod for listening to music, as a digital camera for taking high resolution images, as a handycam for making videos, as a computer for browsing the Internet and playing games, etc. Though it’s not as good as using the individual gadgets but still the output is quite satisfying. If the advancement in mobile technology continues at this pace, we might observe new inventions in the field of individual gadgets applied to mobiles as well. This means that the mobile will be as advanced as the individual gadgets it is made up of.

We have already seen mobiles with 5 megapixel camera like the Nokia N95. The Sony Walkman series phones give as great output as an iPod. Also, the latest mobile phones can store thousands of songs in all the popular formats, thus getting closer to the iPod. The screen resolution and the number of colors supported is also increasing steadily. Mobile manufacturers are trying hard to reduce the size of mobile phones and to make them as thin as possible, though the Nokia Nseries phones don’t support this fact as they are quite bulky and heavy. Even though, there is still a lot of progress to be done regarding the usage of mobiles for browsing the Internet but still it fulfills the purpose to some extent. You can also watch TV on your mobile but this technology is still developing. Some mobiles also support GPS (Global Positioning System) technology. This technology helps in accessing your position, whether you are on foot or in a vehicle. You can easily get to know where you are located with the help of a map and you can also get to know the way to a particular place with the help of directions that are provided to you.

So, we might see some mind-blowing advancements in the future mobiles!

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Mark Dawson asked:


Although it is easy to think of the latest gadgets being solely used by today’s young people, a significant number of older consumers are making use of technological advances.

In a study carried out by RIAS it was indicated that many Britons over the age of 50 are getting on the information superhighway. According to the financial services provider such consumers account for just under a third (30 per cent) of all internet users, the fastest-growing demographic across the country. The firm also indicated that about four-fifths (79 per cent) of older online users have visited video website YouTube, while 17 per cent have downloaded either music or a podcast from the internet.

Meanwhile, over 40 per cent of “silver surfers” own a laptop computer, with 92 per cent having made use of a broadband connection. Some 19 per cent were indicated as having a media centre PC. However, it is not just computing in which older Britons are shown to be technologically savvy as slightly more than a fifth have either an iPod or some other form of mp3 player.

For those looking for an effective way in which to finance purchasing a computer, personal music player or any other kind of expensive electrical appliance, taking out a personal loan might be advisable.

Overall, it was indicated that those over the age of 50 account for two-fifths of the country’s total consumer spending, while they hold 80 per cent of Britain’s personal wealth. However, despite such financial stature that such adults may hold, it was suggested that many consumers could be placing themselves at financial risk. RIAS claimed some people may be undervaluing how much hi-tech equipment actually costs as they – often mistakenly – think such items are less expensive than furniture or jewellery.

In not having an adequate personal possession insurance policy – or indeed lacking cover altogether – it may be possible that Brits have to dip into their own pockets in order to meet the cost of repairs or to replace lost or stolen items. This could have an impact upon their ability to manage other demands on their finances in areas such as loan repayments, credit cards and household bills.

Commenting on the figures, Janet Connor, managing director for RIAS, said: “The readiness to adopt new technology being demonstrated by the over-50s doesn’t surprise us. We know from feedback from our customers that items such as computers, laptops, mobile phones and iPods/mp3 players are no longer considered ‘gadgets’, or as the domain of the young, but as essential household items.”

“Householders need to reassess and, if necessary, update the value of their home contents to account for these new purchases and ensure all their possessions are adequately covered by their policies,” Ms Connor added.

For those consumers on the lookout for a high-performance PC, an iPhone or some other expensive technological gadget, obtaining a personal loan may be recommended. Getting a loan may also provide borrowers with enough disposable income with which to take out a comprehensive insurance policy.

Meanwhile, getting a loan may also be recommended for those consumers who are looking to for an effective way to finance their passion for football. In a study carried out by Virgin Money in March it was revealed that the typical supporter spent some 1,080 pounds in 2007 getting behind their team in areas such as tickets, merchandise, food, travel and programmes.

dylan asked:


The Sony Ericsson W960i is a 3G handset that is designed specially for music lovers. Features like 3 mega pixel camera with auto focus, flash and video recording are some of the impressive features that add to its USP.

Earlier, mobile phones were considered just a luxury. But things have changed now. These tiny gadgets have become an important part of our life. Whether you wish to browse the web, play games, listen to music or click pictures, these devices are the only choice that provides us all these facilities . The feature-rich mobile phones include cameras, music systems, gaming devices and lots more.

The UK mobile phone market is overflowing with the latest technology gadgets at competitive prices and deals. A great way to obtain these devices is through online mobile shops. This is the most convenient way to get the latest handset at a reasonable price.

The Sony Ericsson Mobile phones Walkman series is famous for its advanced music features and technology. Great quality music has been made possible with dedicated music software and user-interface. These music oriented phones from Sony offer incredible sound quality. The walkman phones are becoming very popular among the music lovers throughout the world.

The Sony Ericsson W960i is a 3G phone with features like a 2.6 inch touchscreen display with advanced handwriting recognition, web browsing,and a 3 mega pixel camera with auto focus, flash and video recording. The 8GB of storage space is enough for your essential files.

The handset is designed to suit the needs of music lovers. This slim and lightweight handset offers an excellent music experience with its advanced walkman player interface, multiple file format support, megabass, Bluetooth with A2DP, music tones in MP3 and AAC, PlayNow and TrackID features. The enhanced media player is very impressive as is its camera.

The touch-sensitive screen supports 262,144 colours at a resolution of 240×320 pixel. The handset runs on advanced Symbian OS and supports Wi-fi, GPRS, RSS and full version Opera web browser.

The handset is the best companion for the music lovers and for those who love to carry their favourite music on the move. This portable device has a feature called TrackID that gives back the name of the artist, the name of the album and the name of the song. You have the flexibility to store around 8000 songs in the handset. Transfer music, photos and videos to compatible handsets.

You can easily acquire this handset with attractive deals and offers from the online mobile shops.

Michael Greeves asked:


Technology has been pushing its way into the fitness market for the past couple years. There are several gadgets that make working out more fun, and several that allow you to track progress during your workout. These gadgets range from the iPod to heart rate monitors. Video games are also being developed to make workouts more fun, both for children and adults. Following are several gadgets that you can either find on the market now, or are being developed for use in the next couple of years.

Progio Training Companion

The Progio Training Companion is a small hand-held machine that gives complete instructions for personal workout programs. These workouts have detailed instructions to provide a safe and satisfying workout. You can choose fitness, rehabilitation and sport-specific workouts that are designed by fitness experts to meet specific needs and workout goals. The Progio tracks your results, monitors your heart rate and helps to keep you motivated throughout each workout.

Workout programs from fitness sites like HyperStrike can also be downloaded to the Progio Training Companion as well as to your iTouch, iPhone, Windows Mobile device and PDA. Working out has never been so convenient!

Nike + iPod Sport Kit

Apple and Nike teamed up a couple of years ago to bring a unique sport kit to the market. This sport kit has a sensor in the Nike shoe that records information and transfers it to an iPod nano. The sensor tracks distance, time, pace, and calories burned. It syncs to the iPod, and you can track your progress through your workout as well and track it on your computer; when the iPod syncs with your computer, the information is transferred so you can track your progress over time. You can even program your iPod to give you audible progress updates in your earphones. If you want to know when you’ve run two miles, you can program your iPod to give you an audible update when that happens. This sport kit is perfect for anyone who wants to track their workout statistics and monitor them.

Wii Fit

The Nintendo Wii swept the market when it arrived a few years ago. Due to its interactive and completely physical style, many people have been using it for a workout. Nintendo is currently developing Wii Fit, which is an exercise program that you can complete in the privacy of your home and have fun doing it! Wii Fit will include a balance board that you stand on to perform workouts; games such as aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches, and various sports will be available. This program is perfect for those who already own the Wii; since the Wii game console is in such high demand, this can be a hard item to track down.

Dance Dance Revolution

This is another video game that has taken the market by storm as far as getting a great workout. This game has a dance pad that you step on, guided by the television screen. Many people use this as exercise, and the newer games have ways to track your calories burned as well as track your progress over time. Just recently, this game has been introduced in several schools for use by children in gym class. This game is a great way to have some fun while working out!

Various Watches

There are many watches on the market which contain gadgets such as a heart rate monitor, pedometer, and body fat calculator. These gadgets are also available individually, but many watch makers like Timex have integrated all three of these into one easy-to-use device. Most of these watches will also track distance and time, making one gadget handy and extremely useful when you are working out.

You can definitely expect the above gadgets to continue to be improved upon as technology continues to develop and grow. There seems to be more of a push for gadgets that can track most statistics throughout your workout so you can make the most of your time and know the details of your workout. With those details, it is much easier achieve your end result, whether it is that 26 mile marathon or just losing a few pounds.

Amrendra Kr. Singh asked:


No doubt electronic gadgets have made several of our tedious works simpler. Day by day we are lashed with different electronic gadgets for our different works. These gadgets are devised in such way that they perfectly fit the bill what we need. From making a call to get an entertainment to much other essential work we are enjoying the comforts of these gadgets with newer and finer technology day by day. The market is much competitive but the only need here is to get the information rightly and on time. The online availability of these gadgets can be a best platform for you, as it serves faster and a lot other services that are needed to make your shopping experience amazing.

The much hyped gadgets today is the portable flash based hard disks. These disks are on demand for there huge memory storage of 80-160 GB and easier connectivity through USB. On the other hand for latest mobile gadgets apple’s iPhone is making much hoopla among the consumers and creating curiosity for its many unbeatable features. All these devises are easily available online where you can find the information anytime and even compare many models at a time to judge for the best product before buying any one of them.

Laptops are another category for these gadgets that too are coming with latest technology and with better and newer technology. To find any brand for laptops, online is the best place. A variety of product range is available online and you can have a laptop even for a little amount of 350 to 400 dollars. If you want to be in sync with the latest products you can easily shop for them online and get it ahead of retailers. Many electronic gadgets are first introduced in USA or European markets, if you shop online then you can avail them with some shipping charges.

Now the bigger and much shouted category for electronic gadgets comes for music and entertainment. Buying gadgets like Mp3 and iPod may be you search for your entertaining purpose. But with the variety of brands you used to be puzzled for prices or quality. The online is the best way to beat such hassles. These musical gadgets are available in number there and you can find numerous brands for the same products. There is comparing facility too which makes your tedious search quite easier. Along with that you access several of product reviews by the consumers and experts as well that guide you rightly for choosing the best product.

Mariam Ma asked:


We have all been amazed by the spy gadgets of famous movies and TV shows. Movies like James Bond, Mission Impossible and heck, even the cartoon Inspector Gadget show us the creativity of the human mind. But do these spy gadgets really exist and is the technology available to the general public?

One of the most common scenes in movies and tv shows for going undercover is wiring up individuals for video and audio capture. Spy gadgets are routinely used by the police and private detectives for surveillance work. Here’s a list of common spy gadgets that really do exist and can be found in most home surveillance stores or that can be bought online:

Spy Button Cameras

Seriously, have you ever thought about where the camera goes when someone is being wired for video surveillance? There are cameras that have been miniaturized to be placed in buttons! These pinhole cameras are perfect for surveillance technology.

Spy Tie Cameras

Along the same lines of button cameras, there are spy tie cameras. The key to being successful in covert surveillance is being discreet and blending in. These tie cameras fit the bill on the occasions where dressing up is required. James Bond would be proud.

Cameras in your clothing and accessories are pretty common but the button and tie cameras are a notch above the stereotypical cameras in hats or glasses that people think about when doing video surveillance work. You can get even more creative with the items below.

Hidden Cameras in Everyday Objects

Having cameras in common objects where no one suspects it is vital to covert surveillance. Some very handy portable hidden camera options include those found in pens, lighters and cellphones. The great thing about these items is the fact that they are small, wireless and portable; you can place them nonchalantly anywhere, on any surface and they would go unnoticed.

Hidden Surveillance Cameras for Home

The items named above are used more for external field work. However, there are hidden cameras designed specifically for home surveillance as well. Perhaps you need to check up on the hired help, maybe you need to confirm your suspicions on a cheating spouse, or you need to know what your kid is doing while you’re away for the weekend. Whatever the reason, you can get cameras disguised in potted plants, smoke detectors, lamps and ***** nails.

As you can see, spy cameras come in all sorts of interesting objects. Now you know that it isn’t only in the movies!