Sunday, November 25, 2007

Cyberpad 8.5X11 USB Black Digital Notepad Pen Win Xp 2K


I've been using the CyberPad for about a month now, and like it so well that I decided to rate it five stars. What makes it great for getting organized is its integration with EverNote, the note organizing software that comes bundled with the CyberPad. I have setup each of my work projects in EverNote. Whenever I go to meetings I take notes on the CyberPad and then put everything in EverNote at the end of the day. I also save notes form my Microsoft Office software and the Internet in EverNote. Now whenever I want the information on a particular project just click on its category in EverNote and all my related notes pop up. My supervisor liked the CyberPad/EverNote combination so much that she bought 10 of them so that everyone in our work group could have one.
Cyberpad 8.5X11 USB Black Digital Notepad Pen Win Xp 2K

Kinesis Advantage USB - Keyboard


As someone who learned to type on a typewriter and spent nearly a decade in IT, I have typed on many a keyboards. Whenever I begin a new job, I ditch the keyboard and mouse that's provided for me and replace it with my Kinesis contoured keyboard and Kensington trackball. I just hope motherboards continue to support PS/2 inputs a little while longer cuz that's how old my Kinesis is.

It took me about 2 weeks to get fully adjusted to using the Kinesis, but if you are patient, it will not only pay off with better ergonomics, but speed. I can probably type 5-10WPM faster with the Kinesis than with any other keyboard. Co-workers walking by my desk always thought I'd been over-caffeinated because the keys were going a million miles an hour. My only caution to you is if you have root privileges and are learning on a Unix or Linux system. A typo as root and well, trust me. The only bummer about my version is that it's not USB and doesn't have a Windows key. I personally don't use the macro's but it's extremely useful for developers. The new Kinesis Advantage is USB and includes a Windows key. Even with the minor drawbacks on my version, I still preferred it when having to work 8-10 hours/day. I got used to creating shortcuts for everything in Windows.

Another funny advantage to the Kinesis is it keeps other people from "driving" your computer. It's hilarious watching people look for the Enter and Backspace keys like they have never typed before in their lives. Tee hee! Seriously though, this is the best ergonomic keyboard on the market. Now all they need to do is add some multimedia keys, add backlighting, and drop the price by $200 and I'll update mine! Most IT guys and geeks I know like typing in dimly lit environments or in the dark so a backlight would be SO nice to have without having to buy a gaming keyboard.

For those who cannot or will not drop $300 for a keyboard, the Microsoft Ergo Keyboard 4000 is a great value. Just be sure to use the reverse slope attachment.
Kinesis Advantage USB - Keyboard

Executive Black Leather Office Chair


This high back executive chair has a luxurious genuine leather seating surface, and was specifically engineered for large or tall individuals. The office desk chair is rated for 350-lbs, and features built-in lumbar support, pneumatic seat height adjustment, and tilt tension/lock. This leather executive chair, which meets BIFMA standards, has a heavy duty metal frame with modern chrome accents and comfortable, padded arms. The high back office chair has contrasting white stitching for a trendy, more casual look. Includes manufacturer limited lifetime warranty. Specific Product Dimensions: Overall Dimensions: 28"W x 34"D x 45 48 H (adjustable) Seat size: 24"W x 24"D Back size: 24"W x 34"H Seat height: 18"H - 21"H (adjustable) Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Easy
Executive Black Leather Office Chair

4-Level Bookshelf


When putting this together, you notice that it's made of particle board, something not generally receptive to "overtightening". But the construction on this, coupled with bolt type inserts, makes this very durable, Even the composition of the board is high quality. So far, have owned this for a month and, since I got it for the kid's library, it has seen many instances of being climbed upon, and hasn't shown the slightest bit of complaint.
4-Level Bookshelf

Mission Natural Side Desk


I have a huge computer desk in my den but now I have to turn that into a baby room. So now the only place I can put my computer is next to my L-shapped couch in the livingroom. There wasn't much space and almost everything stuck out to far. Not good when it sits behind your head. This fits in perfectly!!! I have a flat screen monitor on it with the speakers and mouse. It even leaves just enough room for writing. Great for when my kid needs to use the computer ans write out his homework. This was exactly what I was looking for!
Mission Natural Side Desk

Wooden Ergonomic Kneeling Posture Office Chair


I have an office job where I sit in front of a computer 80% of the time and I started having upper back & shoulder pain. I wanted to try a kneeling chair and chose this one because it was cheaper than the others, looked portable, and looked comfortable.

It is portable- it collapses so that it's only a few inches high. The design is kind of fun, too, and that's what makes it collapsible. But because of the design, the chair is somewhat limited. It has three notches available, but you can't adjust the seat or knee pad heights or tilts independently of each other. I don't know if that most kneeling chairs allow you to do that, but I think they should.

That said, you can probably use a little blanket or cushion to customize the chair fit. I'm 5'8", 120 lb and can comfortably use this chair on the top and middle settings. The seat is just big enough for me. If I were more than a few inches taller, my legs and knees would stick out front so much that the knee pad would probably not be comfortable at its current tilt and height.

Bottom line: the chair is acceptable but I might try a more adjustable one in the future. It did help with my back pain, so I'm satisfied. The quality of the chair parts was fine, seller was fine, shipping was fine, etc.

Also, there are things you'd have to get used to with any knee chair- having pressure on your shins or knees is one. Having your legs somewhat folded is another (my upper calves don't like being squished!). I will probably alternate between my regular chair and this one a few times every day.
Wooden Ergonomic Kneeling Posture Office Chair

Data Cards For Magnetic Card Holders


Item #: MAVDC303W. Magnetic Card Holders and Data Cards
Data Cards
For Magnetic Card Holders (sold separately). Cards accept printed, typed or handwritten headings.
3w x 1-3/4h Strips—eight lines of type. 500 cards per pack.
White
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Data Cards For Magnetic Card Holders

Open/Closed Sign w/Double-Side Magnetic Message Board


Before purchasing this product, I would recommend looking into non-magnetic open/closed signs. The magnetic aspect mixed with the tempermental nature of suction cups on glass leaves a bit to be desired. If (when) the sign falls, all of the magnets fall off of it as well. We put it on our front door (with inset window), but it fell when someone closed the door too hard. We had it on a side window close to the door handle, and it fell (again, all magnets fell off). We have it on a window near the hinges on the door (farther from handle, where most of the "bang" occurs when the door shuts) and it hasn't fallen yet.

All that to say: try looking into open/closed signs that have the good ol'-fasioned white letters that stick into grooves (hope that made sense).

Nonetheless, it has a nice appearance and is adequate for our needs, so we're going to keep it.

There aren't a huge amount of letters, so you may want to order some extra letters if you're going to use, say, a "z" five zillion times (I don't think they produce that many "z's," so be warned).

Also, when it arrived the open/close portion didn't move very well (it was sticking somewhere). I found it was easy to take it apart and fix the problem (a plastic slider was in the wrong position), in case something like that happens to you.

Hope my review helps.
Open/Closed Sign w/Double-Side Magnetic Message Board