Mobile Tools for Small Business Travelers New York NY

Author: Joseph Moran

Being out of the office is no excuse for being out of touch or not getting your work done. Having the right technology can be a big help though, so check out our list of products and services that can help you stay connected, protected and productive the next time you hit the road.

Notebook

You dont necessarily need to lug around a full-size notebook to stay productive on the road. HPs newest pint-sized netbook, the Mini 2140, (prices start at $499) packs a lot into a petite 2.6 pound package.

Inside the Mini 2140s durable 1.05 x 10.3 x 6.5- inch aluminum case sits an accelerometer that can protect your hard disk data from damage due to excessive shock or vibration (a solid-state storage drive is also available), and an ExpressCard slot will accommodate a cellular modem for times when Wi-Fi isnt available.

Portable Mouse

Lets face it ‑‑ the ubiquitous notebook touchpad pointing device is no substitute for a real mouse, especially for long periods of use. Kensingtons $49 SlimBlade Bluetooth Presenter Mouse connects to a PC or Mac via Bluetooth (so no transceiver required), runs on ordinary AAA batteries, and automatically puts itself into power-saving mode when you shut down your notebook. Switch the SlimBlade to Presenter mode, and the left and right buttons let you easily navigate back and forth through presentation slides.

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