Small Business Computing Staff

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com D-Link introduced its D-LinkAir DWL-900AP Combination Wireless Bridge or Access Point, which is both WiFi compatible and IEEE 802.11b compliant. This new combo wireless bridge or access point is designed to act as a standard wireless access point, a point-to-point wireless bridge, a point-to-multipoint bridge or a wireless client […]

Eric Grevstad www.hardwarecentral.com We’re not sure digital cameras have been around long enough to have a Hall of Fame, but if they have, the twist-o-flex Nikon Coolpix 990/995 – with its swiveling lens to help capture artistic or angled shots – would be a popular nominee. Well, fans of that radical design will be disappointed […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com If your notebook is your main computer-one that needs to work as well in hotel rooms as it does in the office-you need a system that has the horsepower of a desktop machine, but can travel with you. For this, Sony’s VAIO PCG-GR370 offers solid performance, a generous screen, […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) introduced an expanded portfolio of multifunction printers (MFPs), services, software and support options that are designed for small businesses. Three new HP LaserJet MFP business systems may help users print, copy, color scan, fax and digitally send documents to Internet and e-mail addresses around the world. […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Based on a recent study, the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) identified the top ten things that online retailers are doing to boost their bottom lines. According to the association, retailers are focusing on factors that make their Web sites more profitable rather than investing in features that do not […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Greencomputer Innovation announced its new 1GHz PowerElf server appliance for small businesses, schools and branch offices. According to the company, the product provides an advance in processing power as well as new software features for network administrators. Also, the device is designed to be easy to setup so anyone […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Toshiba’s latest Satellite 5105-S607 notebook PC offers an innovative new touchpad that’s designed to let users interact with their notebook and launch applications with a touch of the finger. According to the company, with a push of a button, the clear cPad becomes a convenient and interactive display that […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com GotMarketing, a provider of self-serve email marketing tools, announced a partnership that incorporates GotMarketing’s Campaigner email marketing tools into the Oracle Small Business Suite, powered by NetLedger, as an email marketing solution. Oracle’s Small Business Suite’s small- and medium-sized business customers may benefit from the email-marketing software. According to […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Agere Systems announced its new ORiNOCO AP-200, a dual 10/100 Ethernet port wireless access point that’s optimized for use in small office environments. With a list price of $199, the AP-200 includes microwave oven interference resistance technology, network management capabilities and security features. According to the company, the AP-200’s […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Sony Electronics announced its next generation of DVD+RW drives, which support write-once recording on DVD+R discs. Both the DRU-120A ATAPI internal model and the DRX-120L i.LINK external burner combine DVD+RW/+R and CD-R/RW recording with DVD-ROM and CD-ROM playback. According to the company, the new DVD+RW/+R and CD-R/RW combo drives […]

Wayne N. Kawamoto Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com Maxtor Corporation (NYSE: MXO) announced the availability of its high capacity workgroup-class storage server, the 640 GB MaxAttach NAS 4300. The server is also available in a 480 GB configuration. The new Windows Powered, 1U-high systems, are designed for small to medium size businesses and enterprise workgroup/department environments. According […]

By now you have taken a long, hard look at your numbers from 2001 and digested the implications for your business, good or bad. You may have discovered that your accounting system can’t keep pace with your business. So, it may be time to upgrade your accounting software and see what is new out there. […]