Career Gal Tech Gadgets

Oh, how we love our gadgets! And with the speed at which technology advances, there’s always something new and shiny to catch our eye. Here are five digital finds that are useful for the office and business travel!

 

 

This mouse may look ordinary, but it’s far from it! Plug this USB mouse into your computer, and use the on/off switch to easily control its heating feature. It’s an especially nifty gadget to help relieve arthritis pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or perpetually cold hands.

 

$24.95 USD at warm-mouse-heated-keyboard.com

It’s portable luxury at its finest! Weighing as little as 2.53 lbs, this little notebook is small and light enough to be carried around just about anywhere. The full-sized tile keyboard and long battery life (up to nine hours) means we can type with ease and surf the ‘net for hours on end. And you can take your pick from three pretty colours: satin brown, snow white, or cosmic black.

 

$419 to $469 at toshiba.ca

3. Sony Reader Digital Book eBook Reader PRS505R

For your next out-of-town business trip, there’s no need to stop at the airport gift shop to peruse for an in-flight read. Elevate your bookworm status to digital bookworm with this funky and hi-tech eBook reader. We’re fond of this particular ofor its paper-like display quality. It also comes with a soft cover.

 

$349.99 at sonystyle.ca

 

This slim (only 8mm thick) portable media player (PMP) with a 1.8” colour screen is just the tech toy we need to keep ourselves entertained during our daily work commute. Play songs you’ve downloaded, watch videos or listen to your favourite radio stations thanks to the FM Radio tuner. Another handy feature is the audio recorder, which can be used to tape ever-important business meetings or interviews.

$79.99 at bestbuy.ca

 

Some of us are prone to receiving several important business calls while driving, causing us to glance at our cell phone which is distracting and potentially dangerous. This handy gadget lets us easily screen calls without taking our eyes off the road. Clip this hands-free mirror onto your car's existing rear view mirror and the Bluetooth® technology kicks in to clearly display the number of an incoming call. Detachable wireless ear piece included.

 

$99.99 at www.costco.ca