Storage freedom

For digitally driven users who crave the freedom of the wireless workspace, Imation has introduced the Pro WX Wireless USB hard drive. This new external drive offers 1.5TB of storage with a combination of speed, capacity and security in a 3.5-inch form factor. With a fast Wireless USB data transfer rate of up to 15MBs/second, the product can back up a typical CD in under 50 seconds. Inherent in its Wireless USB technology, the Pro WX wireless hard drive provides a one-to-one connection that limits the possibility of signal interception and has a range of 30 feet. The product is compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems and doesn’t require batteries. It retails for $449.

Click to switch

The new Aspire One AOD250 netbook includes a dual-boot feature enabling users to switch between Android and the Windows XP Home operating systems with just the click of a mouse. Designed specifically for mobile devices and applications, Android allows the Aspire One netbook to boot up and shut down quickly with “instant on” Internet connectivity, saving time and boosting productivity. Yet Acer knows that there may be times when users need the full functionality of the Windows XP environment, so if that’s the case, just click to switch.

The Aspire One AOD250 is engineered for extreme mobility, weighing in at 1.27 kg. It is equipped with a 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit display, an Intel Atom Processor N280, webcam, digital microphone and Bluetooth 2.1. The netbook comes with a six-cell, 5800 mAh battery, 1GB of memory, integrated 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi network connectivity and a 160GB internal hard drive. Prices on the new netbook start at $350.

For another view

With more consumers migrating to laptops, Samsung’s Lapfit is a convenient display solution that complements the laptop by providing the addition of a second screen. While the uneven positioning of most external monitors can cause eye or neck strain, the Lapfit’s low profile remains level with the notebook, creating a more convenient view. The adjustable stand can tilt from 10 to 40 degrees to match the laptop screen’s angle.

The Lapfit weighs less than 10 pounds and enables multiple applications to run simultaneously or to display movies and games in 16:9 widescreen high definition format and 1080p (LD220G) picture quality. The LD190N Lapfit installs easily with a standard VGA cable. The LD220G Lapfit has the added benefit of USB connectivity with Samsung’s UbiSync technology, which allows users to quickly plug-in and manage multiple monitors without using additional video cards or changing system settings. The LD220G also serves as a USB hub to attach additional UbiSync monitors or peripherals.

Something to cluck about

Webinars have long been popular tools in the workplace. But now the webinar is being used for “fowl” purposes. Andy Schneider, a.k.a. the Chicken Whisperer, is trying to spread the word that chickens aren’t just for farms anymore. In addition to putting on live presentations, Schneider has turned to digital means to get his message out about the advantages of the backyard chicken coop.

Schneider’s radio show is broadcast through his website www.chickenwhisperer.net.

Also, people can host a Virtual Chicken Whisperer Event where through a webinar Schneider helps people get started with backyard poultry. Schneider even ships out a box directly to the host of the webinar with giveaways, educational materials and signage to make any Virtual Chicken Whisperer Event a success. Fee to host the webinar — $295.