Mobile working Toolkit

Fully equipped: the mobile professional

Charles Mclellan ZDNet.co.uk

Published: 26 Nov 2007

PERIPHERALS

3G modem
Orange Option ICON2 USB Modem

It's not particularly stylish and the desktop software is short on features, but if you want a reliable USB 3G modem that's ready for 7.2Mbps operation, Orange's Option ICON2 seems like a good choice.

Security appliance
Yoggie Pico Pro

Yoggie’s Pico Pro offers a hassle-free approach to notebook security by running 13 security applications from a USB-stick-based Linux appliance.

Portable hard disk
LaCie Rugged All-Terrain Hard Drive

LaCie's Rugged All-Terrain portable hard drive is an all-around winner: it's fast, durable and it boasts multiple connection options. This belongs in your laptop bag.

Printer
HP Deskjet 460wbt

The HP Deskjet 460wbt printer is useful if you're constantly on the move and absolutely need to be able to print from wherever you are. The option of Wi-Fi printing gives it a slight edge over the competition.

Webcam
Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks

The Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks provides unmatched image quality, but its design could be improved. Although the clear, bright video output will amaze, the constant readjusting of the camera atop your notebook will annoy.

Scanner
I.R.I.S. IRISPen Executive 6

The IRISPen Executive 6 has limited functionality compared to a regular desktop scanner (or even a sheetfed scanner); but what it does do, it does very well.

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