When used with special paper, the Smartpen records what you write for later uploading to a computer, and synchronizes those notes with any audio it has recorded.  There are different Smartpens (2 GB, 4GB, and 8 GB) available – it all depends on how you’ll be using your Bond-licious pen.

From Staples:

say and write, while linking your audio recordings to your notes. Quickly replay audio from your Livescribe paper, a computer, or a mobile device – all with a simple tap on your handwritten notes. It’s never been easier to take notes and stay organized. From now until January 31st 2012 anyone that purchases and registers a Livescribe smartpen will receive a free one-year subscription to Evernote® Premium! Get access to more online storage to easily organize and play back all your Livescribe pencasts on the go.>/p>

• Capture over 400 hours of audio or thousands of pages of notes
• Instant play back of your recorded audio by tapping on your notes
• Share notes and recordings privately or online with 500 MB of free storage
• MicroUSB connector lets you transfer notes and audio to your Mac or PC
• Standard 3.5mm audio jack for use with your favorite earbuds
• Note: Smartpens can carry up to 8 journals or notebooks ( No.1 through 8 ) at the same time. When you’re done with a one, you can archive it with Livescribe Desktop and start a new one.

Staples sells the brilliant Smartpen, as well as all of the accessories and notebooks you could hope for. They even have a Livescribe™ 4GB Echo™ Smartpen Bundle (shown below).

• Livescribe™ 4GB Echo™ Smartpen with 4 black medium point ink cartridges
• Echo™ 3-D Recording Premium Headset
• Livescribe™ Smartpen Notebooks Series 1-4
• Capture over 400 hours of audio or thousands of pages of notes
• Instant play back of your recorded audio by tapping on your notes
• Each single subject notebook has 100 college-ruled perforated sheets. Perfect to take to classes and meetings
• Perforated 8.5″ x 11″ dot paper, college ruled, three-hole punched
• Dark blue, red, black, and orange colored covers
• Note: Smartpens can carry up to 8 journals or notebooks ( No.1 through 8 ) at the same time. When you’re done with a one, you can archive it with Livescribe Desktop and start a new one.

Click through any of the links (or images) for more information, including videos, larger pictures, etc.  It sounds terribly cliche’, but, seriously, what will they think of next?!

It just occurred to me, you’d be hard pressed to find a more useful and ingenious gift for the high school or college student – whether it’s a graduation, birthday, or Christmas gift. The Livescribe™ 4GB Echo™ Smartpen would also make a great gift for any Office Freak you can think of.

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Abe’s of Maine has an amazing deal running through Friday: two Canon pro printers with $200-$500 in mail in rebates, depending on whether it is packaged with a camera. If the printer is purchased with one of five participating cameras, the package deals will be all but irresistible.

Check out more information by clicking through to the two printers below.

Amazing Canon Prixma Pro9000 Mark II Printer & Camera Rebate, save $354. Use Coupon Code LOYALTY10 for $10 Off

Amazing Canon Prixma Pro9500 Mark II Printer & Camera Rebate, save $354. Use Coupon Code LOYALTY10 for $10 Off

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Other Features:

• The Media Player functions include stop play/pause previous next volume up volume down and volume mute.
• Internet browser functions are refresh back forward and My Favorites.
• PC functions include open mail client hibernate/sleep search My Computer My Documents and calculator.
• Keyboard includes a wireless optical mouse.
• System requirements include Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows Vista.

This is a lot of keyboard for the money. For more information, see VER96665 – Verbatim Wireless MultiMedia Keyboard and Mouse

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How sleek. How gorgeous. How I wish you were mine. The Samsung Series 5 3G Chromebook (Arctic White) has everything I want and nothing I don’t want.  Other than that, well, I guess it’s a’ight.

Technical Details

• Chrome-based operating system
• Dual-core Intel processor
• SuperBright 12.1″ high-resolution, non-glare display ideal for web browsing
• Boots in less than 10 seconds and resumes instantly
• Up to 8.5 hours of continuous use

Chromebook Features

Instant On

The Samsung Chromebook gets you on the web as quickly as possible. It boots in less than 10 seconds and resumes instantly from sleep. Open the lid, and you’re back on the web so you don’t miss a beat. And Chromebooks are designed to get faster over time as updates are released.

Find Your Next Favorite Web App

Every Chromebook runs millions of web apps, from games to spreadsheets to photo editors. Thanks to the power of HTML5, many apps keep working even in those rare moments when you’re not connected. To try the latest apps, visit the Chrome Web Store or just type in a URL. You can easily create shortcuts on your new tab page to launch your favorite web applications, so that you can enhance your online experience. No CDs required.

Simplicity in Sync

Chromebooks keep your apps, documents, favorites and settings safely in the cloud. That means you can login to a friend’s Chomebook and access your profile without disturbing theirs. Or, if you lose or break your Chromebook you have nothing to worry about. Just get another and login, you will be back up and running in minutes like nothing happened.

Forever Fresh

Your Chromebook gets better and better over time, unlike a traditional PC. When you turn it on, it updates itself. Automatically. All of your apps stay up-to-date, and you get the latest and greatest version of the operating system without having to think about it. Annoying update prompts not included.

Friends Let Friends Log In

Chromebooks are easy to share with family and friends. They can log in to experience all of their own Chrome settings, apps and extensions, or use a Guest session to browse privately. Either way, no one else using your Chromebook will have access to your email and personal data.

Built-in Security

Chromebooks run the first operating system designed from the ground up to defend against the ongoing threat of malware and viruses. They employ the principle of “defense in depth” to provide multiple layers of protection, including sandboxing, data encryption, and verified boot. Websites load quickly and smoothly and all your apps, documents, and settings are stored safely in the cloud.

To read more about the Samsung Series 5 3G Chromebook (Arctic White), click the link. A wealth of information awaits you.

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If you frequently operate from a mobile office or have limited space to work with, this mini computer will save you tons of headaches.

The Solidtek KB-540BU Mini Keyboard – USB – Black, shown above, is from Shoplet.com. This compact keyboard is perfect for anyone who wants precision in a compact space. Click through the link or the image to take a closer look.  While on the website, take a look around.  Shoplet has a great selection of office supplies.

This compact little marvel may be just the thing you’re looking for.  If your space is limited, this keyboard will be the perfect fit.  Literally.

The convenient, space-saving keyboard is available at Shoplet for a price that has also been downsized.   Click  HERE for more information.

Product Features:
Product Type: Keyboard
Color: Black
Pointing Device Type: Touchpad
Keyboard/keypad Connectivity Technology: Wired
Keyboard/keypad Wireless Technology: Not Applicable
Keyboard/keypad Host Interface: Usb

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If you’re one of the many people who have fallen in love with Touchscreen Tablets, here’s another one for you to fawn over.  This guy’s a real beauty, so get ready to fawn mightily.

The Coby Kyros MID7015 7-Inch Android Internet Touchscreen Tablet – Black LITERALLY lets you connect to the world with a fingertip.  If you work from a mobile office (or you simply like to take your work wherever you go), an Internet Touchscreen Tablet isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity.

Product Description and Features:

The Kyros(TM) Tablet is a powerful and flexible Internet and Entertainment solution that features a generous 7″ screen with intuitive touchscreen controls powered by the Android(TM) 2.1 operating system. Browse the web wirelessly or enjoy media on a sleek and stylish media device. Enjoy 1080P HD videos, photos, music, and more in the comfort of your living room when connected to your TV via HDMI. The Kyros(TM) has 4GB of built-in internal memory and features a microSD card slot for upgrading the capacity to up to 16GB. It also allows you to wirelessly access the Internet through a hi-speed networking support and includes more than a dozen built-in applications, each one identified by an icon. Among the included apps are an alarm clock, browser for surfing the web, calculator, email, gallery for viewing and playing videos, music and video player for launching the mobile YouTube(TM) browser page to watch Internet videos and more! In addition, the Kyros(TM) offers two unique apps, the Aldiko E-Book, for downloading and reading thousands of e-books (which supports the ePub standard) and AppsLib, to browse, download and install apps from the AppsLib marketplace for a complete mobile Internet solution.

* Large 7″ Resistive Touchscreen
* Connect to the Internet wirelessly
* Browse the web and check e-mail
* Watch videos on YouTube
* Integrated flash memory
* Built-in 4GB internal memory
* microSD card slot(upgrade up to 16GB)
* Connect and enjoy Full 1080p on your HDTV via a HDMI cable
* Discover and download apps to play games, check the weather, listen to the radio, and more with AppsLib
* Download and read thousands of books with the included Aldiko E-book reader application
* View pages in portrait or landscape with automatic orientation detection
* Full-size USB connection enables keyboard of your tablet
* USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast file transfers
* Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

Processor
CPU Type Telechips TTC8902
CPU Speed 800 MHz
Memory
Memory Type Flash
Memory Max Built-in 4GB/Expandable up to 16GB
Display
Display Size 7″
Display Type Resistive Touch
Display Resolution 800 x 480
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Networking
WLAN Type WiFi 802.11 b/g
Connections
Audio Input Mic
Audio Output 3.5mm headphone & Built-in Speaker
Video Output High Speed HDMI, type C (mini), Supports 1080P and 720P
USB Port Full-size USB host (for keyboard)
Media/Format Support
Text Format Support ePub format
General
Additional Functions Compatible with Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP, Vista, 7 or higher and Mac OS or Linux in mass storage mode
OSD Menu Languages English (U.S), French (France), German, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Japanese, Russian
OS Support Android(TM) 2.1
Power
Power Input/Output AC 100-240VAC INPUT, DC 5V output
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-poly battery
Battery Capacity 3200mA
Weights, Measurements & UPC
Unit Dimension (WHD) 0.48″ x 7.5″ x 4.75″
Unit Weight (LB) 0.9
Package Dimension (WHD) 2.7″ x 10″ x 7.25″
Package Weight (LB) 2.4

Package Contents:
* Coby(R) Kyros(TM) Internet Tablet(MID7015)
* Protective case
* Stylus
* USB cable
* USB host cable
* Professional stereo earphones
* Power adapter

Read more about the Coby Kyros MID7015 7-Inch Android Internet Touchscreen Tablet – Black by clicking the link today.

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It’s love. The Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black) had me at H E L L O.

We have a large family and the majority of us are involved in our web publishing business in one way or another. As you’d imagine, we need reliable, trustworthy, fast, and high-functioning computers. My daughters Stephany and Emily prefer laptop computers while my husband and daughter Brittany love their desktop computers.

I had always preferred my desktop computer, too, until my husband bought me a laptop. I was unplugged and free to roam for the first time in months! Okay, I exaggerate. It was more like weeks.

The luxury of taking your laptop to Starbucks or Panera Bread is a beautiful thing. I’m also crazy mad about carrying it with me to the television so I can check e-mail, research, write, and so forth while watching baseball, basketball, football, or the Food Network. Multi-tasking, I love you.

The Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 LED TruBrite 14-Inch Laptop (Black), shown at the top of the post is as good as it gets.  For an excellent deal on this particular Toshiba Laptop (as well as many other laptops), you’ll want to click through the link and browse around Amazon.  Amazon consistently has the best prices and very often has “bundle” deals and free shipping.  Bottom line, Amazon is excellent.

Product Description
Offering a redesigned chassis with a sleeker body, the nicely affordable Toshiba Satellite L645D-S4036 notebook PC makes it easy to handle computing essentials at home, school or work–from surfing the web and downloading video to managing household finances or studying for finals. And its high-gloss Fusion Finish in Helios Black will be sure to raise a few eyebrows while you’re on the go.

You’ll also be able to burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming thanks to the triple-core AMD Phenom II Mobile Processor P820.

This all-purpose, eco-smart machine features a stunning 14-inch LED-backlit display with 720p native high-definition resolution. Thanks to the built-in webcam and Toshiba Face Recognition software on this machine, you’ll enjoy a more convenient way to communicate, log on or share your laptop among the family. Other high-tech features include a power-saving Eco Utility to help reduce power consumption based on your needs and one USB/eSATA combo port.

This Satellite comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version).

Key Features

• 14-inch widescreen HD TruBrite LED-Backlit display not only renders stunning visuals, but it’s more environmentally friendly as it uses less power (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio).

• 1.8 GHz AMD Phenom II P820 triple-core processor (with AMD M880G Chipset and 1.5 MB L2 cache) lets you enjoy movies, music and games like you never have before, with amazing detail, clarity and color. Plus, you can experience Microsoft Windows 7 the way it was intended. All this with the freedom to do more on the go with long battery life rating.

• 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)

• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8 GB)

• ATI Radeon HD 4250 graphics card provides exceptional features, performance and power-efficiencies that enrich what you see and do (256 MB – 1917 MB dynamically allocated shared graphics memory).

• 8x SuperMulti DVD drive with double layer support.

• Wireless Connectivity – With its integrated Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks. It’s also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers.

• Built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio blends a suite of technologies to deliver a stunning audio experience from headphones or your laptop speakers. It analyzes audio signals and restores tones often lost in encoding, mimicking the same optimization techniques that go into tuning movie theaters and mixing rooms, resulting in brighter highs and deep, thumping bass tones. It also expands stereo signals to 6.1- or 7.1-channel playback for a listening experience that will have you talking long after the performance.

• Up to 3.8 hours of battery life (6-cell battery; 48 Wh)

• Dimensions & Weight: 13.3 x 9.13 x 1.5 inches (WxDxH); 4.98 pounds

Included Toshiba Software:

• Toshiba Media Controller offers simplified media sharing. Using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it lets you share videos, music and pictures from the media library on your laptop with compatible devices in your home entertainment network, or with other compatible laptops and devices, like an Xbox 360 game console. And you can do it all without moving equipment, burning discs or fumbling with cables.
• Toshiba Bulletin Board is an easy-to-use organizational and productivity app that lets you build your own personalized space on your desktop. With Toshiba Bulletin Board, you can quickly and easily manage your to-do lists and calendars, plus create your own custom work area by pinning your favorite photos, documents, links and more.
• Toshiba ReelTime helps you cut down the time it takes to search for files. The easy-to-use app takes traditional text-based file structures one step further to help you find what you’re looking for more quickly. Accessible from your taskbar, it shows you a visual timeline of your recently accessed files–using graphical thumbnails–so you can easily identify and get to your files faster.

Included Toshiba Utilities:

• Toshiba eco Utility makes it easy to go green as you go mobile. Hit the Eco Button and you’ll launch the Toshiba Eco Utility, which puts all sorts of easy-to-read information on your screen, and gives you the ability to adjust the power settings on your laptop. It also activates a light showing you’re in the Eco Mode. The Toshiba Eco Utility lets you pick the optimal power plan for your situation. Choose High-Performance when you need every watt you can get, Power Saver for the least energy consumption, or Balanced as a perfect blend of the two.
• Hard Drive Impact Sensor takes the worry out of taking your most important files and multimedia on the go. Able to detect sudden movement along three different dimensions, the impact sensor (a complex system of hardware and software) helps safeguard your data by “parking” the hard drive heads in the event of a drop or sudden movement. And it works faster than you can blink to help protect your laptop and all-important data.

25th Anniversary of Toshiba Laptops

This year, Toshiba celebrates its 25th anniversary of innovations and quality in the notebook PC business. Beginning with the launch of the Toshiba T1100, the world’s first clamshell-type, fully functional laptop PC, Toshiba has led the with such innovations as the first laptop with a color monitor in 1991 and a laptop with integrated CD-ROM drive in 1995 (followed by the addition of a DVD drive in 1998). And in 2009, Toshiba unveiled the world’s first ultraportable laptop with 512GB solid state drive.

Today, Toshiba continues to be a leader in eco-friendly manufacturing, with virtually all of its consumer laptops earning EPEAT Gold status for meeting standards that help reduce overall environmental impact.

Click HERE today to learn more!

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If you’re looking for a laminator, you can’t possibly go wrong with the Scotch(TM) Thermal Laminator 15.5 in x 6.75 in x 3.75 in 2 roller system (TL901).

Just how impressive is the Scotch Thermal Laminator? It’s currently the #1 ranked Office Product on Amazon. Not too shabby, eh?

From the Manufacturer

Ideal for home and craft use, the Scotch(TM) Thermal Laminator TL901 laminates items up to 9 inches wide. Featuring a two roller system with two temperature settings, this laminator is suitable for use with photos and will laminate pouches up to 5mil thick. Portable and lightweight, this laminator weighs only 5.4 pounds and takes up only nine inches of valuable desk space.

Product Description

Scotch(TM) Thermal Laminator TL901 will laminate items up to 9 inches wide. It features a two roller system that has two temperature settings. It can be used for photographs, documents, recipes and much more. This laminator will laminate items up to 5mil thick, including popular 3mil and 5mil pouches. Businesses and families can always find a use for a laminator that is built with 3M quality and durable, intelligent construction. Computer parts vendors make replacement parts for Scotch 3M products easily accessible online. The Scotch(TM) TL901 laminating system laminates letter-size, legal-size, business-card size, photo-size and other papers up to 9 inches wide, your photographs and important documents along with dozens of other projects and crafts.

Click here for more information.

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Norton 360 v4.0 (1-3 User) is on sale this week at Staples. It’s actually just one of the great deals you’ll be able to find during The Big Event that will run through August 7.  We Office Freaks love few things more than saving money, so get cracking.

Norton 360 v4.0

• Blocks viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, bots and rootkits
• Deletes unnecessary files, defrags your hard drive, fixes common problems, and tunes up your PC to keep it running at peak performance
• Automatically backs up files either locally (to disc or other storage device) or online when your PC is idle

Be sure to check out the Top 10 Deals of the week, with a savings of up to 50 percent. You’ll find great office furniture and office supply deals like these:

• Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo Label Printer – Save $100 after easy rebate

• HP G62-225NR 15.6″ Laptop – Regularly $599.98, now $479.98

• HP Office Paper, 8 1/2″ x 11″, Case – Save $14! – Regularly $48.99, now $34.99 (Online Only)

• Staples® Cushing Luxura™ Manager’s Chair – Regularly $199.99, now just $99 for a savings of $100! (Truth be told, I would love one of these chairs.)

See Staples Office Supplies for more savings just waiting for you to take advantage of them.

Don’t keep them waiting!

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Well, it’s Friday and you know what that means, don’t you?  Time for mermaid boobies.  I dunno, I guess it’s a new tradition I came up with.

Whatever, I’m running with it.

Product Description:
If your Mp3 player or cell phone is often “lost at sea,” you’ll want to catch “Madeleine the Mermaid” to anchor it into port! Slip your Mp3 player, phone, or remote control into this hand-painted, designer resin sculptural resting place for safekeeping. Though we can’t guarantee they’ll never be castaways again, Madeleine will do her best to provide an artistic lounge for your treasures!

5″Wx2″Dx5½”H. 1 lb.

The immodest, finned beauty at the top of the post is the Madeleine the Mermaid Mp3 or Cell Phone Holder and she’s simply perfect for Mermaid boobies Friday.

Cut me some slack, it’s been a long week.

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