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Belkin - Patch cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 14 ft - ( CAT 5e ) - gray

What is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the houses on your block and all the destinations in town. This cable is used to connect all the hardware destinations on a Local Area Network (LAN). The RJ45 Molded Cat 5e Patch Cable is perfect for use with 10/100 Base-T networks. It comes complete with RJ45 male-to-male connectors and snagless molded strain relief.PRODUCT FEATURES: Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T; 50 micron gold plated connectors to ensure a clean and clear transmission; Premium snagless-type molding to protect the connection; Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e.

Price: 11.20

Brother MFC 8220 - Multifunction ( B/W ) - laser - copying (up to): 21 ppm - pri

The MFC-8220 is a 5-in-1 Laser Multi-Function Center machine that truly outperforms any other laser sheetfed all-in-one product in its class! The MFC-8220 is not only a laser printer and a feature-rich standalone fax, but also a full function copier and B/W scanner. Also included is PC Fax capability, allowing you to send and receive faxes via your desktop PC. In addition to producing sharp, laser print quality of up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200), the MFC-8220 prints and copies at an impressive speed of up to 21 ppm/cpm. The MFC-8220 comes equipped with a 250-sheet adjustable paper tray for letter or legal size paper and an optional second 250-sheet paper tray is also available. Both USB and parallel ports are standard and the MFC-8220 is compatible with Windows, Mac and DOS Operating Systems.

Price: 300.66

Multi-Tech MultiModemISI ISI5634UPCI/4 - Fax / modem - plug-in card - PCI - 56 K

The MultiModemISI Modem-Series server card family is ideal for small- to mid-sized companies requiring analog dial-up remote access or a dedicated fax server solution. It provides up to four built-in V.92/56K modems for cost-effective, high-density, server-based remote access. The MultiModemISI also offers V.34/33.6K Super G3 fax and Error Correction Mode that can reduce fax transmission time by more than half when compared to traditional fax modems.

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HP 82X - Toner cartridge - 1 x black - 20000 pages

The HP C4182X Ultraprecise Print Cartridge is perfect for users who value the convenience of increased output and a lower overall cost of ownership. It was designed for the HP LaserJet 8100 family of printers to ensure optimum print quality.

Price: 160.41

Brother TZ232 - Printer tape - red on white - Roll (0.47 in x 26.3 ft) - 1 pcs.

This tape features Brother's exclusive laminated tape process and a standard adhesive. Perfect for everyday applications. These glossy labels stay on under normal indoor and outdoor use, including hot and cold environments. Best suited for smooth flat surfaces.

Price: 9.08

TRENDnet TE100 P1U - Print server - USB - EN, USB, Fast EN - 10Base-T, 100Base-T

TRENDnet's TE100-P1U 10/100 Mini USB Print Server is an ideal network solution designed to transform any conventional USB printer into a shared resource on your network. TE100-P1U has a 10/100Mbps auto-sensing RJ-45 port, which connects to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps network. With its "Automatic IP" feature, the Print Server will automatically configure its IP address, making installation quick and easy. For advanced management, you can configure the print server using the Windows-Based Wizard, Admin Software or Web Browser. Also, the TE100-P1U supports Internet Printing Protocol, so users can print remotely to the USB printer via the Internet. Compact in design, but packed with features the TE100-P1U is the most cost effective way to add a USB printer anywhere on your network!

Price: 42.01

OKI Microline 186 - Printer - B/W - dot-matrix - 240 dpi x 216 dpi - 9 pin - up

Whatever the need or the workload, the ML186 sets an impressive pace. Select any of four speed settings and get a quality product in less time. Fastest is the blazing 375 cps "Super Speed" Draft mode, followed by the 333 cps High-Speed Draft, 250 cps Utility, and the Near-Letter Quality of 62.5 cps.The printer's small footprint makes it ideal for use in your system configuration. And the operator panel control of character sets, form length, and other frequently used functions makes the ML186 quite easy to use. (The printer has a "lockout" feature to prevent unauthorized setting changes.)Demand only the best. Put the rugged, affordable MICROLINE 186 to work in the shop or behind the counter. Today.

Price: 257.47

McAfee PortalShield for Microsoft SharePoint Server - License + 1st year PrimeSu

McAfee PortalShield for Microsoft SharePoint Server provides content security for all documents, files, Web content, and document stores. McAfee PortalShield provides comprehensive protection from viruses, enterprise policy management and graphical reporting, secure content management, lower total cost of ownership. With PortalShield, users of Microsoft SharePoint are able to securely access, find and share the information they need to be productive in business, regardless of the physical location of information on the portal. PortalShield's capabilities go beyond traditional anti-virus and content security solutions to protect Microsoft SharePoint servers by detecting, cleaning and removing viruses, as well as searching for banned content within the documents that are stored in SharePoint workspaces, a capability not available with traditional anti-virus or content security solutions.

Price: 7.77

CRU DataPort V - Storage enclosure - 1 bays

The DataPort V is CRU's largest selling DataPort. It has a cast alloy metal frame, plastic cartridge, and supports IDE, SCSI, and Wide SCSI interfaces. Ultra ATA/66 and Ultra 2 Wide SCSI/LVD interfaces are also available. The DataPort V comes with the following standard features: 25,000 insertion-rated gold-plated DIN connectors, key lock security, and a built-in SCSI ID selector switch on the SCSI model. This mainstream DataPort has a dual ball-bearing fan on its frame for independent drive cooling.DataPort V SCSI ULTRA WIDE/LVD features Plastic Cartridge/Cast Aluminum Frame, Fan, Key. Note: SCSI Ultra Wide is compatible with up to 3 drives per channel using individual units. SCSI LVD is compatible with up to 2 drives per channel using individual units. Cartridge Separate configuration includes: SCSI ULTRA WIDE/LVD, Plastic Cartridge, Key.

Price: 43.27

Belkin - Network cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 14 ft - UTP - ( CAT 5 ) - yello

Having trouble finding the right cable for your PC system configuration? Let Belkin help you find the right cable for you.This LAN UTP Category 5 patch cable is designed for Ethernet 10Base T and Token Ring type 3 connection.

Price: 10.94

Epson - Printer pull tractor

The Additional Push/Pull Tractor is of a great help when too much printing comes around.You don't have to worry about the paper flow - everything is done automatically.

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Epson - Print cartridge - 1 x black - 3 million characters

Epson supplies quality ribbons for all its dot matrix printers. Considerable research and development has gone into the production of Epson original ribbons.Epson manufacture all their ribbons to the highest possible specification to ensure the maximum efficiency of the Epson printer. This is a black fabric ribbon for use with Epson FX80, 58, 800, 850 and 870 matrix printers. It can also be used with MX 80, RX 80, JX 90 and LX 300 and 800 printers.

Price: 6.94

Mobile Edge Select Backpack - Notebook carrying backpack - black, charcoal

You are on the go and you appreciate the freedom that only a backpack offers, but you're not in grade school anymore. It's time to move up to a stylish backpack designed specifically for a computer, your music and your gear.

Price: 46.97

SimpleTech Premium Brand - Memory - 1 GB - DDR - 333 MHz / PC2700 - unbuffered

SimpleTech provides one of the most complete offerings of performance memory solutions in the industry, unsurpassed in quality, performance, and price. With over a decade of design and manufacturing expertise, SimpleTech knows what it takes to build quality and reliability into every memory solution. SimpleTech takes the complexity out of choosing the right solution for your system. With support for hundreds of desktop, notebook, workstation, server, and printer models, it offers thousands of memory upgrades made for your system.

Price: 46.04

OKI - Print ribbon black - 5 million characters

Quality OKI accessories and supplies are the perfect match for OKI printers and fax machines because they are developed by the same engineers and manufactured to OKI strict specifications.

Price: 27.02

Samsung - OPC drum - 1

Samsung exemplifies technological determination and progressive ideals. From technology to business to the philanthropy, Samsung has become a world leader for which the possibilities are truly endless.

Price: 157.31

Samsung - Toner cartridge - 1 x magenta - 5000 pages

Samsung exemplifies technological determination and progressive ideals. From technology to business to the philanthropy, Samsung has become a world leader for which the possibilities are truly endless.

Price: 98.97

McAfee PortalShield for Microsoft SharePoint Server - License + 1st year PrimeSu

McAfee PortalShield for Microsoft SharePoint Server provides content security for all documents, files, Web content, and document stores. McAfee PortalShield provides comprehensive protection from viruses, enterprise policy management and graphical reporting, secure content management, lower total cost of ownership. With PortalShield, users of Microsoft SharePoint are able to securely access, find and share the information they need to be productive in business, regardless of the physical location of information on the portal. PortalShield's capabilities go beyond traditional anti-virus and content security solutions to protect Microsoft SharePoint servers by detecting, cleaning and removing viruses, as well as searching for banned content within the documents that are stored in SharePoint workspaces, a capability not available with traditional anti-virus or content security solutions.

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ATEN MasterView CS-1732 - KVM / audio switch - 2 ports - 1 local user - USB

ATEN's 2-port KVM and Peripheral Sharing Switch brings extra value to conventional KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities, audio and microphone support, and multi-platform support for Mac, Sun, USB and PS/2. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, zip drives, and more. Up to 127 different USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch. Sharing speakers and a microphone also offers extra value and convenience for the users. USB and KVM technology together makes cross-platform management easy. A single USB console can control PCs, Macs, or even Sun workstations, and share peripherals and audio devices between the computers. Any USB-enabled computers, using any USB-compatible operating system, can benefit from the efficiency, expense reduction and convenience of this switch.

Price: 88.19

Epson - Print cartridge - 1 x cyan - 2100 pages

This replacement cyan ink cartridge is for the Epson Stylus Color 3000 inkjet printer. It has a print life of 2100 pages.

Price: 48.98

Fellowes NEATO - Storage CD slim jewel case - capacity: 1 CD, 1 DVD - black, cle

Fellowes provides accessories for today's digital office and communication technologies, serving the needs of the office-based, home-based, and mobile worker. Fellowes offers a wide range of products designed to boost efficiency, comfort, and ease of use for the technology conscious consumer.

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Tripp Lite SmartPro 500RT1U - UPS ( rack-mountable ) - AC 120 V - 300 Watt - 500

Tripp Lite's SMART500RT1U intelligent, line interactive rack/tower uninterruptible power supply prevents data loss, downtime and equipment damage due to power outages, voltage fluctuations and transient surges. Requires only one rack space (1U) in a 2 or 4 post rack, with included accessories for upright tower placement. Large internal batteries offer 17 minutes half load runtime and 5 minutes at full load. Maintains regulated 120V nominal output without using battery power during brownouts as low as 90V. 500VA / 300 watt power handling capability is compatible with networking, telecom and other sensitive electronic applications. Includes a total of 6 outputs with a single pair of outlets that can be individually controlled via software interface to reboot select equipment on demand or automatically shed less significant loads to extend battery runtime for more critical equipment. Supports simultaneous remote monitoring of UPS and site power conditions via built-in USB and DB9 monitoring ports. Includes PowerAlert UPS monitoring and unattended shutdown software with complete cabling. Built-in accessory slot supports SNMP with optional SNMPWEBCARD adapter. Emergency Power Off (EPO) interface offers option for instantaneous power-off of UPS and connected equipment in the case of fire or emergency situation. Multi-function audible alarms and set of 5 front panel LEDs offer at-a-glance notification of UPS and line power status. Network-grade AC surge suppression protects equipment from damage and performance problems resulting from transient surges and line noise.

Price: 156.36

OKI - Print ribbon - 1 x black - 15 million characters

Sales of HDTVs are more than doubling each year, technology advances are announced daily, and it's hard to keep up with this heady pace. But it all sounds strangely familiar. Take a moment to consider the personal computer market of 15 years ago. Back in 1991...

* The computer you really wanted cost $3,000 or more;

* System specifications were a confusing mess of acronyms and jargon, such as EGA and VGA, MHz and KB, IDE and DRAM, cache and interleave;

* The technology was changing rapidly, making it hard to keep up with the differences between the 80386 and 80386SX and the new 80486;

* If you walked into a computer store, you'd likely be confused by the answers to your questions;

* If you went to more than one computer store, you'd find that you'd be told conflicting answers to your questions;

* Some familiar brands such as IBM had personal computers, but you also were confronted by a host of unfamiliar brands such as Swan and Gateway and Sager and Packard Bell;

* Your purchase was going to have to last you at least five years, so you wanted to make sure you bought a system that wasn't going to be obsolete overnight; and

* You didn't want to make a stupid mistake, but it was hard to get enough information to make a confident decision.

Fast-forward to 2006: this same list describes the current HDTV and digital TV market, only the jargon and acronyms and brands have changed.

Early adopters and high-end HD television enthusiasts either have the time and interest to educate themselves, or have the money to let someone else figure it out for them. These people rely on the specialist magazines and custom HDTV installation services.

As we climb into the fat part of the HDTV adopter curve, however, we encounter HDTV buyers who are more concerned with maximum results for minimum costs than with becoming experts in high definition television on their own. They need a source of independent, expert HDTV advice that will help them learn enough to make a confident, informed decision about their HDTV and home entertainment purchases, without having to invest a significant amount of time and money in the process.

Alfred Poor's HDTV Resource Center is designed to meet the needs of the "fat part" of the HDTV adopter market, providing access to information that is presented in clear and accessible terms that will help buyers understand the important issues so that they can make up their own minds about which factors are most important for their needs and tastes.

Alfred Poor has spent the last 20 years helping millions of readers cope with the confusion surrounding personal computers and related products, and has earned an international following in the process. He now turns his skills and two decades of experience to the HDTV and home entertainment market, with the goal of helping bewildered readers cut through the confusion, and make confident HDTV buying decisions.

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How to Speed Up YOur Computer: Part 2

Q: My computer is running slowly. How do I speed it up?

As I'd mentioned last time, a couple of quick fixes were to reduce the number of programs that load at startup by using msconfig from the Start menu (assuming you're working on a Windows platform) or to defrag your hard drive.

If you're running a Macintosh with OS 9 or earlier, your programs use extensions upon starting the computer. Having too many of those running will bog down your system resources. The way to deal with that is to create different startup options so that only the programs you need will have the relevant extensions loaded. That will improve your system performance. OS 10 and later performs differently, so it's unlikely that you'll have problems there.

Assuming you follow the steps outlined in the previous article and your computer is still running slowly, then your problem might be spyware.

For those of you who don't know what spyware is, it's software that covertly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes.

It resembles a Trojan horse in some ways as users unwittingly download the software. Among other things, spyware steals steals from resources on your computer and also eats up bandwidth. The result can be a slow running computer, system instability and crashes.

Some spyware has the ability to scan your hard drive, snoop your applications, hijack your web browser and more. Some of the worst offenders monitor your keystrokes (aka keyloggers that capture your keystroke data and send it to a third party without your knowledge), and extortionware (where you have to pay a fee to get the spyware remvoved from your system).

Hence, the need to eiminate (and prevent) future incursions on your machine is extremely important, not just for performance, but for your personal security.

Here's one fast way that you can find out if you have spyware on your computer. Visit the Trend Micro Web site at: trendmicro.com/ and run a scan for spyware on your computer.

The results may surprise you.

On an ongoing basis, I recommend that you purchase two anti-spyware programs for your computer. These are Pest Patrol and Spyware Sweeper Spyware Sweeper. Pest Patrol works fairly quickly and takes a snapsot of your hard drive. It's good for many spyware issues, but if you have a persistent problem, I recommend Spyware Sweeper for an intensive system scan. I don't recommend using Spyware Sweeper on Startup, as it slows down your system. Pest Patrol is a better option.

Next time, we'll look at other options for speeding up your computer.

About the Author

Nathan Segal boosts your PHOTO-PAINT productivity with proven tips, tools and techniques to create better scans, images and prints in his book, The Corel PHOTO-PAINT X3 Insider. Visit his blog for free weekly graphics/photography tips.

Locating The Perfect Laptop Computer

Laptop computers are the perfect choice for people on the go. They offer all of the features of a desktop personal computer with the added benefits of portability. There are many kinds of laptop computers to choose from. When choosing a new laptop computer, look at the battery size, the memory and the physical size and weight of the computer.

When looking at new laptop computers, one thing you should consider is the battery size. All laptops come with a rechargeable battery. However, each laptop is different. Some batteries are designed to last longer than others. In general, a laptop computer battery will only last around two hours before needing to be recharged. As the computer ages and the battery gets older, the battery capacity will decrease. After approximately 1,000 charge and discharge cycles, the battery can no longer hold a charge. This usually equals about three years of normal laptop use. If you do not use the laptop often, the battery will become ineffective in about four years. If you plan on using the computers? battery over plugging the laptop into the wall, the best piece of advice is to look for a laptop that has the largest battery life. Also, it is recommended to keep the laptop computer plugged in when possible so the battery does not constantly have to recharge itself. A second battery can also be purchased to use when the first battery runs out of charge.

Memory size is another key factor in choosing laptop computers. Memory size also varies from laptop to laptop. The amount of memory you purchase will depend on what you are using the computer for. If you need to store a vast amount of information on your computer or need to store pictures or video, you will need a larger amount of memory. Most new laptop computers come with a large amount of memory space already installed. Look for a minimum of 512 MB of memory. If you will need more memory space, check to see if the new laptop you are purchasing comes with expansion slots for more space.

Consider the weight of the laptop computer before purchasing. Laptops come in different sizes and some weigh a lot more than others. If you travel frequently or have the need to carry your laptop with you all day, consider a lighter weight laptop computer. Beware though, that while the laptop may be lighter, some of the components such as the AC adapter may not be included on the spec listing. Also, some of the ultra-light laptops do have smaller keyboards and screens, some only measuring 12 inches. Any laptop computer with a screen more than 15 inches can be difficult to carry. Consider the weight of the laptop when it is placed in a carrying bag, too. This will also add to the bulkiness of traveling with your laptop.

Other considerations to make when purchasing your new laptop are added features such as WiFi access, brand name and warranty. Most laptops come with a one-year warranty. An added warranty may be a good idea to protect your purchase.

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