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It would be irresponsible of us to suggest that any one of these more specialized input devices will make you more efficient. Some may present you with a new way to get your job done. Some may also give an executive office the polished image it needs. What they won't do is make you a better worker. That's entirely up to you. |
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| Logitech DiNovo Cordless Desktop |
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A pared-down version of the original DiNovo Wireless Desktop, the DiNovo Cordless version has the same high-design look and feel of the original. The free-standing media pad has been pared down to perform only basic calculator functions (although it also reads the temperature), and this model is RF only, no Bluetooth. Still, the new RF microreceiver eliminates desktop clutter, and without the advanced functions it costs only $150, compared to $250 for the original model.
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| Logitech io2 Digital Writing System |
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It no longer feels like writing with a utility flashlight, but this revamped, smaller version of Logitech's original io Digital Pen still requires special paper to record your handwritten notes, which we imagine will continue to put people off. If you can get past that limitation and you're looking for a device that will let you easily store and move your scribblings, computations, or other notes to your computer, Logitech's io2 is a viable solution.
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| Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse |
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No shark with laser on its head yet? How about a mouse? The pinnacle of Logitech's mouse offerings, the MX1000 Laser Cordless Mouse, is pure mousing heaven, using a laser to measure movement instead of the standard infrared sensor. Not only is the result more precise, Logitech has also crafted a beautiful shell around the wireless rechargeable device, with a supersmooth mold that gently supports your right thumb, and has added more button functionality than ever.
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| Microsoft Optical Desktop Elite for Bluetooth |
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We're glad to see Microsoft take the significant step that it has with its Bluetooth Optical Desktop Elite mouse and keyboard set. The setup was a bit of a hassle, and the keyboard is large, but with plenty of hot keys, a reception range of 30 feet, and the receiver's ability to accommodate up to five more Bluetooth devices, this desktop set is a great way to make the transition from RF.
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| Microsoft Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader |
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Provided you use Internet Explorer, Microsoft's new Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader is a convenient security device. The standout application lies with online sites that require passwords: instead of always having to type them in, you can use the scanner to associate your fingerprints with various logins, saving you time, preventing you from forgetting, and ensuring security--assuming, of course, no one else gets control of your finger.
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| Wacom Intuos3 4x5 Tablet |
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The smallest of Wacom's new professional-level Intuos3 tablets, the $220 4x5-inch model is also the most affordable. Accompanied by a wireless mouse and a digital pen, the Intuos3 gives artists, designers, and others who need precision control an easy-to-learn alternative to a standard mouse. You may want to spring for one of the larger models, depending on your needs, but they don't come cheap; even the midpoint 6x8-inch model will set you back an additional $120.
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