Gear & Gadgets
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This is where you'll get the information you need to make decisions about the type of gear that you need to work remotely successfully. Whether you are working solo in a remote environment or taking your company mobile; you'll learn about hardware such as laptops, PDAs and cellphones plus gadgets to help these mobile devices work better. Also covered will be software to assist you to assist you in working remotely.
Laptops
Explore the different models of laptops and find out which is best suited to your needs. Find out how laptops have developed and changed over the years and what accessories will make your life on the road much easier.
- History of Laptops
- Introduction to Laptop Models
- Before You Buy A Laptop
- Using Your Laptop
- Purchase or Lease New Laptops
Tablet PCs
Tablet PCs offer an interesting alternative to traditional laptop styles and can provide you with the ability to use a stylus to write on the display rather than relying on using only the keyboard.
Tablet PCs are available in either slate style or convertible. With the reviews and tips you will find here you will be able to decide which style of Tablet PC best suits your needs. You will also get tips on how to use your Tablet so that you be the most productive you can be while on the road.
- Gateway® E-155C Tablet PC
- Fujitsu T4215 ConvertibleTablet PC
- Fujitsu P1510D Notebook
- Gateway S-7200c Convertible Tablet PC
PDAs/Handhelds
Find out which PDA/handheld is best suited to your mobile work-style. Your options include more than just Windows-based devices and each offers different benefits for mobile professionals. There are different operating systems and applications available which can improve your productivity and make it easy to stay in contact with co-workers and customers.
Phones for Mobile Workers
No matter if you have a single function cell phone that lets you stay in touch with customers or co-workers or a Smartphone which enables you to use to e-mail, surf the Internet and talk to customers or co-workers; here you will find resources and guidance to finding the best style of phone to suit your work style.
You can learn how you can use your cell phone as an Internet connection for your laptop, what types of hands-free devices are available and where it pays to know where not to use your cell phone while driving.