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Epson - Print cartridge - 1 x yellow

This replacement yellow ink cartridge is for the Epson Stylus Color 3000 inkjet printer. It has a print life of 2100 pages.

Price: 48.07

HP - Power cable - 10 ft

Information technology professionals rely on HP quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters and storage devices increases, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. HP provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, and management.

Price: 18.15

Epson - Print ribbon black

Epson supplies quality ribbons for all its dot matrix printers. Considerable research and development has gone into the production of Epson original ribbons.Epson manufacture all their ribbons to the highest possible specification to ensure the maximum efficiency of the Epson printer. This black ribbon is specially designed for use with EPSON LQ-2500 /LQ2550/LQ670/LQ860 Dot-Matrix printers

Price: 13.57

CRU 7-Bay Enclosure - Storage enclosure - 7 bays

Connector Resources Unlimited (CRU) enclosures are designed to provide the most reliable solution for your data storage needs. Whether adding a hard disk drive, CD-ROM or any other storage or back-up device to your computer system, installation needs to be fast, easy and dependable. CRU enclosures come with easy-to-follow documentation and all the cabling you need to get your system up and running fast. CRU enclosures are constructed with metal or plastic chassis and have plastic bezels allowing a custom look, if desired.CRU's family of external enclosures for data storage devices cover the full range of sizes, from a small 3.5" model up to a seven-bay disk tower. CRU enclosures have UL, CSA, TUV and FCC certification. All have certified power supplies and are constructed to pass the requirements of all agencies.

Price: 397.32

SimpleTech Premium Brand - Memory - 1 GB - DDR - 333 MHz / PC2700 - unbuffered

SimpleTech provides one of the most complete offerings of performance memory solutions in the industry, unsurpassed in quality, performance, and price. With over a decade of design and manufacturing expertise, SimpleTech knows what it takes to build quality and reliability into every memory solution. SimpleTech takes the complexity out of choosing the right solution for your system. With support for hundreds of desktop, notebook, workstation, server, and printer models, it offers thousands of memory upgrades made for your system.

Price: 46.04

ATEN MasterView CS-1732 - KVM / audio switch - 2 ports - 1 local user - USB

ATEN's 2-port KVM and Peripheral Sharing Switch brings extra value to conventional KVM switches by offering USB peripheral sharing capabilities, audio and microphone support, and multi-platform support for Mac, Sun, USB and PS/2. You can save money and space by eliminating the need for multiple monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, zip drives, and more. Up to 127 different USB devices can be daisy chained from this KVMP switch. Sharing speakers and a microphone also offers extra value and convenience for the users. USB and KVM technology together makes cross-platform management easy. A single USB console can control PCs, Macs, or even Sun workstations, and share peripherals and audio devices between the computers. Any USB-enabled computers, using any USB-compatible operating system, can benefit from the efficiency, expense reduction and convenience of this switch.

Price: 88.19

Lexmark - Toner cartridge - 1 x black - 12000 pages - LRP

The Lexmark X422 print cartridges are specifically designed to assure optimal print quality, with crisp, dark output from first print to last. A clean hands design means easy cartridge installation and removal.

Price: 199.83

HP - High-gloss film - Roll A0 (36 in x 70 ft) - 1 pcs.

This 914 mm wide HP High-Gloss White Film is designed for use with HP DesignJet printers.It delivers outstanding quality and sharp results.

Price: 125.72

Impact Acoustics SonicWave - Video / audio cable - composite video / audio - RCA

Impact Acoustics SonicWave Series Component Video Interconnects achieve unsurpassed performance through advanced cable design, construction and materials. These quality cables give you maximum performance from your home theater equipment. Low-loss 75ohm silver-coated oxygen-free copper wire and Teflon insulation delivers the most accurate picture, resolution and color. CU Shielding Technology provides three layers of shielding, two 80%+ OFC copper braids and one 100% overlapped Mylar foil, which protects against unwanted noise and interference. The SplitLok connectors are 24K gold-plated with split center pins to ensure long lasting connections free from corrosion. The color-coded connectors attach to a flexible PVC jacket allowing for easy installation and identification.

Price: 76.39

Fujitsu - Scanner pick roller (pack of 2 )

Around the world, the Fujitsu name stands for advanced technology, quality, creativity and reliability. Fujitsu is a leading provider of Internet-focused information technology solutions for the global marketplace. Its pace-setting technologies, high reliability/performance computing and telecommunications platforms, and worldwide corps of systems and services experts make Fujitsu uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the broadband Internet to help its customers succeed.

Price: 68.59

Samsung - Toner cartridge - 1 x black - 7000 pages

Samsung exemplifies technological determination and progressive ideals. From technology to business to the philanthropy, Samsung has become a world leader for which the possibilities are truly endless.

Price: 82.47

Brother P-Touch 9500pc - Label printer - B/W - thermal transfer - Roll (1.42 in

It's now easier than ever to create professional looking laminated labels right from your desktop. Create and print, it's as easy and 1-2-3. Those assets you've thought about labeling can now be done with labels that stick anywhere at any time. With the 9500PC you can create a strip of labels from your desktop so you can be off and labeling user machines in no time flat. This labeler also has an auto-cutter and can print "crack and peel" labels for easy peeling. Pre-design your labels with your company logo or other graphics, import your database, and print - labeling has never been easier.The PT-9500PC connects to your PC or MAC and uses easy-swap tape cassettes allowing you to print laminated labels with standard or "industrial strength" adhesive (twice the adhesive strength) in a variety of fonts and styles. With built-in base code templates and symbols, the PT-9500PC delivers the performance and reliability you want in a label printer.

Price: 251.62

HP - Coated paper - Roll A0 (36 in x 50 ft) - 1 roll(s)

An economical solution for durable indoor and outdoor promotional banners providing waterfastness and lightfastness up to 3 months outdoors when used with HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV.

Price: 149.94

Brother - Laminated tape - Roll (1.42 in x 26.3 ft)

Brother provides its products with all the necessary accessories for your full satisfaction.This black tape is designed for clear prints on white paper.

Price: 15.27

Targus Groove Notebook Backpack - Notebook carrying backpack - black

The Targus Groove Notebook Backpack is the affordable backpack for your notebook and all of your gear. The padded sleeve protects notebooks with screens up to 15.4". The front section provides generous storage for CDs, pens, a key clip, mobile phone pocket and a porthole for headphones. In addition, there is an extra pocket for files or accessories and even a side pocket for your water bottle. All these features are designed into a durable nylon case with a PVC bottom for protection against water and wear making this the backpack to own.

Price: 28.26

Panasonic - Print cartridge - 1 x black

Panasonic offers the black seamless ribbon for its KX dot-matrix printers. This Panasonic nylon ribbon will deliver sharp black text.

Price: 12.45

Brother - Laminated tape - Roll (0.47 in x 26.3 ft)

This is a laminated tape (black on white) used with labeling systems (P-touch) produced by Brother company noticed by its high quality production.

Price: 13.57

Cisco Catalyst 3560-48PS SMI - Switch - 48 ports - EN, Fast EN - 10Base-T, 100Ba

The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series switches is a line of fixed configuration, enterprise-class, IEEE 802.3af and Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches in Fast Ethernet configurations that provide availability, security, and quality of service (QoS) to enhance network operations. The Catalyst 3560 is an ideal access layer switch for small enterprise wiring closets or branch office environments that are using their LAN infrastructure for the deployment of new products and applications such as IP telephones, wireless access points, video surveillance, building management systems, and remote video kiosks. Customers can deploy network-wide intelligent services, such as advanced QoS, rate limiting, access control lists, multicast management, and high-performance IP routing - while maintaining the simplicity of traditional LAN switching. Embedded in the Catalyst 3560 is the Cisco Cluster Management Suite (CMS) Software, which allows users to simultaneously configure and troubleshoot multiple Cisco Catalyst desktop switches using a standard Web browser. Cisco CMS Software provides configuration wizards that greatly simply the implementation of converged networks and intelligent network services.The Catalyst 3560 Series can provide a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones and Cisco Aironet wireless LAN access points, as well as any IEEE 802.3af-compliant end device. Power over Ethernet removes the need for wall power to each PoE-enabled device and eliminates the cost for additional electrical cabling that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone and wireless LAN deployments. Taking advantage of Cisco Catalyst Intelligent Power Management, the 48-port version can deliver the necessary power to support 24 ports at 15.4W, 48 ports at 7.7W, or any combination in-between. Maximum power availability for a converged voice and data network is attainable when a Catalyst 3560 Switch is combined with the Cisco Redundant Power System 675 (RPS 675) for seamless protection against internal power supply failures and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system to safeguard against power outages.The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series is available in the standard multilayer software image (SMI) or the enhanced multilayer software image (EMI). The SMI feature set includes advanced QoS, rate limiting, access control lists (ACLs), and basic static and Routing Information Protocol (RIP) routing functionality.

Price: 4593.26

OKI - Serial adapter - RS-232 - serial - serial

This network adapter is designed for OKI Microline 184 Turbo printer. This adapter will allow you to plug your printer to the local network and the printer will be available for a number of users.

Price: 69.19

Brother TN670 - Toner cartridge - 1 x black - 7500 pages

The toner cartridge yields up to 7, 500 pages when printing at approx. 5% coverage on A4/Letter sized paper. When you see the Toner Low error message you should order a new toner cartridge to be prepared for when the toner runs out.

Price: 70.51

Raritan Paragon II UMT1664M - KVM switch - CAT5 - 64 ports - 16 local users - 2U

Paragon II's superior KVM switch technology dramatically reduces equipment costs and optimizes space utilization. This generation of Paragon provides the levels of manageability, security and superior video quality needed to simplify management of business-critical data centers. The UMT1664M brings Paragon II power to 16 users and 64 devices.

Price: 9996.31

Canon BU-10 - Print server - Bluetooth

Canon is a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. By developing innovative, high-quality business solutions Canon makes it easy to create, manage, and share images and information better, faster, and more efficiently.

Price: 72.82

HP ProCurve Gigabit-LX - Transceiver - 1000Base-LX - SC - plug-in module

The HP ProCurve Gigabit Transceivers are used to provide 1000 Mbps connections to other compatible network devices for the HP ProCurve Switch 2424M Gigabit Stacking Module and other HP networking devices that are designed to accept these transceivers. The transceivers are installed into the transceiver slots of the HP networking device or device module.

Price: 828.17

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Overcome Eye Strain Caused by Constant Computer Use

The present age has been called the "computer generation." There have been many advances in technology over the last century that make life easier on everyone.

Our society is dominated by machines, especially computers.

Generally the ill-effects of our lifestyle can be reflected in the condition of our eyes. In this regard, computers have become an indispensable part of our lives, making everything easier and allowing people to work quickly and efficiently. There is, however, a downside to our computer-enhanced society.

This downside to constant computer use can lead to medical problems that can affect you for a long time.

Dr. James E. Sheedy, OD and PhD, explains:

We all know that many computer users have eye-related problems. Studies show that between 25% and 93% of computer users are prone to them. Surveys have also shown about one in six patients in the general optometric practice schedules an examination because of these problems. Although any one of several factors (or a combination of factors) can cause these symptoms, a single term ?Computer Vision Syndrome? (CVS) has been adopted to describe the problems.

Eyestrain

One of the most common health problems you are likely to encounter when using computers frequently is eyestrain. Think about it. Do you spend several hours a day in front of your computer?

You may not realize it, but spending hours in front of your computer screen every day can harm your eyes. Once you put strain on your eye muscles, they begin to show signs of stress. You might experience severe headaches, pain, irritation, a burning sensation in your eyes, and blurred vision.

In this article, our goal is to explore relief and treatment for eye strain. We will suggest ways to avoid problems related to constant computer, CRT, and LCD usage on your eyes.

Realize the Gravity of Eyestrain

Eye strain is caused by a continuous exposure to computer, television, or any other device that changes color, content, and appearance too often or rapidly. Eye strain makes your eyes look tired and worn out.

Furthermore, if you neglect your eyes, they will be strained to such an extent that it could be difficult to reverse the damage. You need to be extra careful if your occupation needs you to spend a lot of time working with computers, CRTs, LCDs, and wielding machines.

Eye strain decreases your concentration and leads to chronic fatigue, preventing you from fulfilling your tasks on time. Further, eye strain has a detrimental effect on the look of your eyes, making them appear dull and lifeless. Gradually, eye strain leads to other eye problems like dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles, crow's feet, and more.

After spending all that time and money on eye makeup, it is disappointing when the eyes in your mirror look dull and tired. You can easily avoid such facial distractions by checking and controlling factors that are likely to cause eye strain.

Seek Remedies and Professional Help

What do you do if you begin experiencing unattractive dark circles around your eyes, or more serious eye problems related to eye strain or fatigue? Don't despair.

Doctors who specialize and treat eye problems should be your first resource for solutions to serious eye problems. Doctors who specialize in both medical as well as surgical care of your visual capacity (including your over all eye health) are called ophthalmologists. They are primarily concerned with diagnosis and treatment of disease. On the other hand, the latter are more interested in analyzing the effects of diseases and the consequences.

Those who are specialists in treating specific kinds of eye diseases like glaucoma, presbyopia, astigmatism, and nearsightedness are called optometrists or doctors of optometry (O.D.).

Opticians custom tailor eye products for you. They also offer valuable vision-related services like providing suitable products like sunglasses, contact lenses, and bifocal lenses, as advised by the ophthalmologist.

In a recent visit to my ophthalmologist, I became aware of a special type of glasses made by a company called Zeiss. I learned that these glasses would reduce stress on my eyes from doing a lot of work in front of my computer screen. Since I spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen, I invested in these glasses. They were a considerable expense because I purchased them in addition to the long distance glasses I usually need because of my near-sightedness. Nevertheless, I feel it is a worthwhile investment.

I was presently surprised with how effective these glasses were in reducing eye strain and headaches I used to experience after looking at the computer screen for too long. Plus, these glasses also help me see smaller fonts on the computer screen. If you suffer from eye strain, you may want to consider investing in some computer protection glasses like the kind created by Zeiss.

I was also told by my ophthalmologist to also do exercises to refocus my eyes. He explained after every 20 minutes on the computer I should get up and walk away from the screen. Then I should look at objects far away in my house or outside my window to refocus my eyes for a few minutes.

In other words, give your eyes a break and refocus your vision. In addition, I try not to always look at the computer screen when I type and blink occasionally. Avoid staring at computer or LCD screens for hours at a time without a break.

You don't have to look tired, worn out, or have dark circles under your eyes. There are promising treatments available from top eTailers like Amazon.com or bodestore.com.

These online stores provide creams on the market that help fight the visible signs of aging such as dark circles. For instance, one such cream is Eyederma(tm). Eyederma(tm) was specifically developed to alleviate the affects of dark circles and is available from both bodestore.com and Amazon.com.

It is crucial to protect your eyes from too much stress from computers and electronic LCD type exposure. Be mindful of these tips as you use computer and other LCD screens. These preventative measures can go a long way to help protect your eyes.

Eye strain not only makes your eyes tired, it takes away from their natural beauty and glow. Tired eyes will reveal your age, and worse, may make you appear older, less vibrant, and perhaps even ill.

However, if you keep them healthy and safeguard them from strain, your eyes will appear more beautiful and vibrant. Good eye care insights from professionals and effective eye treatment creams like Eyederma(tm) will be a powerful combination in maintaining good-looking, healthy eyes.

Written by the V-Team, courtesy of Kamau Austin, publisher. The V-Team writes articles for the health and fitness enthusiast. Their timeless health and fitness tips are at the Fit After Forty Blog. See more useful news and tips about reducing dark cycle around the eyes with Eyedermaat healthandfitnessvitality.com/blogs/fitnessblog.htm

Computer Business: Provide Services to Other Businesses

To make your computer business more profitable, you need to start providing service to businesses, not consumers. This article will show you why providing service to businesses is more profitable than providing service to consumers in your computer business.
Retail-oriented customers need service once or twice a year and don't need your service on an extended basis, but businesses are a different story. Let's say that your goal is to produce $200,000 a year in pure services revenue for your computer business. Here are two choices you have:
In depth: retail-oriented clients
Choice A is providing business to consumer service (B2C). This person may spend $250 a year in services (or product margin) from your shop. That money may be spent on a hard drive upgrade, a repair, installing Wi-Fi equipment, running a Cat 5 cable in their home office, etc. You'll need a lot of customers at $250 per customer to reach $200,000 a year-800 to be exact.
If you're just selling the products and you don't have a lot of after-sale post-support, that customer volume may seem manageable with just a small staff in your computer business. Keep in mind, though, that these retail customers are going to need a lot of handholding. Plus, what is it going to cost you in terms of advertising, promotional, and marketing dollars to be able to get those 800 customers in your computer business?
Next, look at labor costs. How many technicians and system engineers will your firm need to be able to deliver adequate "free" or "paid" support to those customers? (Also, bear in mind that retail computer store service is generally billed at much lower rates than commercial small business service).
In depth: business clients:
Now, look at choice B; business customers (B2B), who are committing to spending a minimum of about $1,000 a month-every single month. That's a $12,000 a year minimum per customer.
Do the math. You'll see you only need about 16 or 17 of these customers to reach your goal. This is a whole lot more manageable in your computer business, even with one or two system engineers, or with just one or two high-level technical consultants.
At $12,000 per year, these businesses are no longer transaction-oriented, one-shot-deal customers. At $1,000 per month commitment ... that's a real client! Plus, you'll also have a lot less non-billable time. You end up "eating" more hours and more time on the tiny jobs, the $100 and the $200 and the $500 customers, than you will with the ones that have extended maintenance over an extended period of time.
The Bottom Line about Your Computer Business
In this article, you've been introduced to the advantages of providing service to other businesses in your computer business.

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