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Are you looking for a new printer? Have a look at CANON Pixma MP640 WiFi Multifunctional Printer.

The PIXMA MP640 is the wireless all-in-one printer you need. This fantastic imaging experience begins from the moment you start using the product. Built-in Wi-Fi capability lets you print wirelessly from anywhere around the house. You can also create a wired network if you choose via built-in Ethernet. Keep it green with built-in Auto Duplex Printing by automatically printing on both sides of the paper, which can help reduce your paper cost by 50%.

CANON Pixma MP640 WiFi Multifunctional Printer features and specs:

• Make all your photos look their best with the new Auto Photo Fix  image correction feature
• Collect, combine and edit multiple web pages to print your own layout using Easy Web Print EX
• The Chromalife100+ system gives you beautiful and long-lasting photos that last up to 300 years
• Photo lab quality borderless  photo in approx. 20 seconds
• Keep it Green: Built-in 2-sided printing helps the environment and cuts your paper usage by 50%

What I like about it

First I love all in one printers because I remember the days my desk was full: the printer in one corner and the scanner in the next one. To have it all in one it takes less space and eliminates the compatibility issues (I still remember the days my scanner wasn’t compatible with the printer and I hade to install one and uninstall the other),

The only downside of having an all in one printer is if the a part is out of order you will remain without all.

Second I like the Canon printers quality. Over the years I worked with 7-8 Canon Printers and only one made me problems. The rest were super: fast, good printing quality, easy to use and the printer costs were affordable.

I thing Pixma MP640 WiFi will work well in your home or office.

Availability and pricing info

The prices are $179.99 or £ 139 and you can get CANON Pixma MP640 WiFi Multifunctional Printer from:

• Amazon.com or
• Pixmania.co.uk

ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf is a netbook made for Internet users which need access everywhere and need an ultra portable minicomputer.

The ultra-compact ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf offers a full QWERTY keyboard and a 7-inch screen. It is super easy so you can take it anywhere with you.

ASUS Eee PC 2G Surf features and specs:

• Internal memory: 2 GB solid state disk
• Memory expansion: slot for MMC/SD(SDHC) cards
• RAM: 512 MB DDR2
• Processor: 800 MHz Intel Mobile CPU
• Operating system: Linux (supports Windows XP)
• LCD: 7 inches, 800 x 480 pixels
• Networking: 54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), 10/100 Fast Ethernet
• Peripheral connectivity: three USB 2.0
• External video: one VGA
• External audio: one headphone and one microphone port
• Webcamera: no
• Battery: 4400 mAh
• Battery life: up to 2.8 hours
• Weight: 2 pounds (32 ounces)
• Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches

What is great about this netbook is the specially designed, user-friendly, and intuitive graphic interface. All is very simple – see the image below.

For the students and professionals, the Eee PC comes with a powerful selection of software to maximize personal productivity–over 40 built-in applications. The Open Office suite of software enables the user to open, edit and create documents, presentations, spreadsheets and databases that are compatible with Microsoft Office. For journalists, photographers and other professionals who need to use a computer in the field to create, to communicate and to collaborate with other colleagues, the Eee PC’s combination of power, extreme portability and rugged build makes it the ideal computing solution.

It’s also a great choice for young students, with a built-in Dictionary that’s great for homework, and it includes two modes of intuitive graphic user interface design to accommodate both experienced and inexperienced PC users. The Eee PC also handles your digital images, movies, and music as well as Internet radio.

External Hdds are the best way to get extra space. They are super easy to use (just connect them via USB) and the price per GB is very low.

The newest models of external hard drives usually come with:

• Easy installation and set up. Just plug and play.
• Hi-Speed USB connection
• Good transfer rates
• Automatic backup software
• Cooler, quieter, eco-friendlier
• Small and easy to carry
• Huge storing capacities( 1TB, 2TB)

Why To Chose An External Hard Drive?

There are many advantages of having an external hard drive.

First you can take it with you and have your precious files everywhere you want and need. The latest models are so small and light that you can carry them easily in your pocket.

The second reason is price. The price for GB is very low compared with DVDs or blue rays. They are affordable even compared with external storages like: flash pens, SD cards, MMC cards and other similar devices.

Also an external HDD allows the user to back up or store important information separate from the main internal hard drive. This is very useful for backup purposes.

My HDD

Until now I’ve owned only Western Digital External Hard Drives and I was very satisfied with the performances.

I’m currently having a 320GB model but I’m thinking of upgrading to 1TB. Western Digital My Passport Essential 1TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive – Black (foto -up) is the one I want to buy.

It cost only £131 and offers some great features:

• Automatic, continuous backup
• New updates for SmartWare Software available from Western Digital
• Password protection and 256-bit encryption, securing private or sensitive data
• Retrieving lost data effortlessly
• Adding extra storage space for photos, videos and music

Very cool isn’t it?

Need a simple webcam to do every day tasks? Have a look at Trust 14667 CP2100 Webcam.

Trust 14667 CP2100 Webcam features:

• Maximum Pixel (in Megapixel): 0.3
• Zoom Type: without Zoom
• Type: Webcams
• Chip Type: CCD
• Platform: PC / Mac
• Frames Per Second: 30
• Photo Resolution Height in Pixel: 480
• Photo Resolution Width in Pixel: 640

The Trust 14667 CP2100 Webcam is affordable. It cost only £18.13. You can find it at Tribaluk.com.

IOMEGA 34610Do you need an external hard drive? Have a look at IOMEGA 34610.

This external hard drive is ideal for storing music, pictures and films alike. IOMEGA 34610 has generous 320 GB storage space.

IOMEGA 34610 Features:

• Drive size: 2.5 inches
• Storage capacity: 320 GB
• USB connection: Yes
• Weight: 0,3 kg

Here are some more good news: you can get a 10% off tho this hard drive. Use the code 10ALLHD in the basket.

The IOMEGA 34610 now cost £49.99 (without the 10% discount) and it is available at Coment.co.uk.