Dec 22, 2008 10:26 am US/Eastern
Best Sidekicks For That New Computer
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When it comes to getting a new computer, especially for the holidays, it's hard to know exactly what to buy to go with it.
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When it comes to getting a new computer, especially for the holidays, it's hard to know exactly what to buy to go with it.
What's the best wireless mouse and keyboard? What's the best backup system?
CNET-TV Senior Editor Natalie Del Conte stopped by The Early Show
Monday to point to the best gadgets to use with your new machine. She
covered PCs and Macs alike, as show began a series looking at the best
in electronics, "Batteries Not Included.
(The following descriptions were prepared with information provided by the manufacturers)
iTornado
The iTornado is a system that enables you to hook up two PCs and
transfer information. When you receive a new computer system, this is
an easy way to transfer data from an old computer to the new one. It
requires no batteries and is easy to use. It still takes some time to
transfer that information, but at the price it's a more than reasonable
value.
Price: $60
Seagate FreeAgent Hard Drive
This external backup hard drive is compatible with Macs, and is
sleek and stylish. Easily take your photos, music, videos and documents
everywhere, with the ultimate portable storage solution that includes
the world's first hard drive docking station.
Price: $109
Clickfree Backup Drive
This drive finds, organizes and stores all the information on your
hard drive. It works right out the box, and it doesn't require any
software installation. It's a surefire way to keep all your data safe,
with very little work for you.
Price: $150-$200
Lenovo Secure Drive
This external drive enables you to
back up all your information with great security. It has a keypad right
on it that enables you to program up to 10 individual passwords and
user profiles. It hooks up to your computer easily, with a USB cable on
the drive itself.
Price: $220
NeatReceipts
This is a compact scanner that takes in all your receipts. It scans
the information off the receipts and inputs it directly into several
operating systems. It can export files to Excel, Quicken, Acrobat, and
more. It enables you to organize your expense reports in about half the
time of manual input.
Price: $115
HP Photosmart Printer A636
This is an excellent at-home photo inkjet printer that's versatile
and easy to use. We highly recommend the A636 for its significant photo
quality improvements over the last model and an attractive design, to
boot. It has a large touch screen, a ton of editing options, and easy
desktop software installation. The quality of the prints is excellent.
Price: $120
Logitech PC Wireless Keyboard
This comes with a number of customizable options. A re-chargeable
mouse is included in the package. The keyboard itself is comfortable
and easy to use.
Price: $130
Microsoft Wireless Mouse
This mouse has a long battery life and is easy to install and use.
It is ambidextrous, and has an innovative scroll wheel for easy use. It
also comes in a variety of colors.
Price: $45
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