Gillian Shaw
Sun
Eee PC 1008HA Seashell, Asus
3M Privacy Filters
Micro-Flip tabletop projection screens, Elite Screens
Eee PC 1008HA Seashell, Asus $430 US.
The latest netbook from the folks who started the craze to smaller, lighter mini notebooks is winning rave reviews for its slim and sleek design. Weighing in at about a kilogram, it has a 10.1-inch screen, a multi-touch touchpad, and it runs up to six hours between battery charges. WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and a 1.3-megapixel camera built-in. www.eeepcseashell.com
3M Privacy Filters, from $10 for mobile devices, from $100 for desktops and notebooks.
Encryption may keep your computer transmissions from prying eyes, but what about the shoulder surfer who is nosing into everything on your screen? To safeguard your privacy from those snoops, 3M’s privacy filters black out viewing for everyone but the computer user. They also help reduce screen glare and add another layer of protection for the screen. They come in various sizes and widths to fit desktop and notebook computers, and they are also now available in smaller sizes for mobile devices like the BlackBerry and smartphones. www.3mprivacyfilters.ca
Micro-Flip tabletop projection screens, Elite Screens, from $69 US.
For road warriors, a new Micro-Flip series from Elite Screens. In sizes ranging from 15 inches to 20 inches (38 cm to 51 cm), the Micro-Flip screens weigh about a pound (0.45 kg) and have the portability of a slim notebook computer. A great combo with LED pocket projectors, they can help on-the-go presenters to be prepared in any setting, regardless of the availability of regular screens. It folds up to carry in a briefcase. www.elitescreens.com
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