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Building the Ultimate Mobile Office

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Table of Components

 

Notebook Computer Mobile to PC Link Full Page Handheld Scanners Mobile Laptop Platforms Wireless Mouse
Notebook Power Cord AA Battery Charger Deep Cycle Auto  Battery Wireless Router Internet Fax Provider
Notebook Carrying Cases Multifunction Printer / Scanner Cables Mouse and keyboard macro Wi-Fi Network
Wireless Network Card Scanning and Document Management Software Power Inverters Mobile Internet Provider

Hardware

 

Component

Specifications

Source and current prices

     

 

Notebook Computer

 

Find the right balance of key features, serviceability,  rugged function and affordability.

     
     
     

Notebook Power Cord

 

 

 

 

You will want an extra replacement cord for your laptop so you can leave your mobile office ready to go.

Find Cables you Need - Computers4SURE

 

Wireless PCMCIA Air Card


Portable solution for enterprise & home use
 

- High speed wireless connectivity in more places than Wi-Fi, offering greater mobility

- Reliable connection and speed, even in fringe network areas

 
Full Page Handheld Scanners

 

 DocuPen R700

Scans whole pages, rechargeable batteries, high speed download can be provided  USB connection.

DocuPen? Scanner

The only handheld full page portable scanner currently being produced is the Docupen R700.

 

HP Capshare

 

Easily scans a full page in less time than most copy machines. One advantage the Capshare has over the Docupen is the LED display that allows you to see the image you have scanned prior to uploading to a computer.

Often pricey and sometimes hard to find but well worth the money when  you can find one.

 

The HP Capshare has not been produced since 2000.  But you can often find them here  in new and used condition.

 

Battery Charger and spare batteries

RAPID CHARGER W/ 4AA NI MH

 

You will want this compact little battery charger if you choose the HP Capshare as your scanner or other mobile equipment that uses AA batteries.  Docupen is now rechargeable by USB

RAPID CHARGER W/ 4AA NI MH

 

Multifunction Printer / Scanner

 

 

Small footprint sheet fed scanner and printer you'll mount in your mobile office.

Power Inverters

The XPower™ 1200 Watt Inverterr packs the power to start up and run home appliances, entertainment electronics, office equipment, power tools and more.

The Xpower packs the power you need now, with plenty left over as you expand your mobile office system.

Dimensions: 3 1/4”H x 9 1/2”W x 11 1/2”L

XPower™ 700 Watt Inverter

The PV-600 Powerverter is ultra-compact, lightweight metal case design is among the smallest, most rugged inverters available.

 

 

Light, compact and inexpensive, but you may find you will soon outgrow the 600 watt limitation.

Dimensions: 2.8”H x 5”W x 8.3”L

600W POWER INVERTER 3OUTLET W/

Deep Cycle Dual Purpose High Performance Automotive Battery

800 cranking amps

90 minute reserve

Dual purpose – Starting and deep cycling

LowCostBatteries.com

Local Automotive Store

Cables to connect battery to inverter.

4 gauge. Required gauge  will vary by inverter requirements and distance between inverter and battery. Consult your inverter instructions

Local welding supply or automotive store. We saved money by clipping the ends off of booster cables.

Mobile Laptop Platform

Car Mobile Desk Car Mobile Desk

Easy secure mount by passenger seat belt. Be careful when purchasing models with attached inverters. The inverters may be underpowered for this application. Car Mobile Desk

 

 

Epitome System

 

The multiple articulations of the Epitome systems may cause considerable swaying of the platform while driving. We prefer a more solid and stable mounting system.

A2Z Mobile Office

 

Wireless Mouse

Belkin Rechargeable Wireless Optical Mouse - mouse
 

 

The Rechargeable Wireless Optical Mouse from Belkin provides advanced wireless mouse functionality along with the convenience of storage and charging from the same base.

Belkin Rechargeable Wireless Optical Mouse - mouse

Wireless Router

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624 4-Port Wireless Router

Wireless Connection between your office and notebook computer.

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DI-624 Wireless Router - wireless router

Miscellaneous

Cable Ends, waterproof cable grommets, nuts, bolts, etc

 

Mobile to PC Link System

 

Anywhere, anytime access to your office PC is the heart of your  your mobile office. You'll grab more opportunities and turn problems into profitable solutions.

Software

Scanning and Document ManagementScanning and Document Management Software

PaperPort or PaperPort Pro

Scan-to-PDF
Find Information Fast

Clean-up and Share Documents

 

 

Mouse and keyboard macro

Journal Macro

 

 

ChosenSoft

Service Providers

Mobile Internet Provider

T-Mobile.com Logo

 

 

Unlimited Access

T-Mobile.com Logo

Wi-Fi Network

 

Check for service availability in your area.

Get Your Second Month FREE at Boingo!
     
Internet Fax Providers    

 

RAPIDFAX

First 200 received pages free. Additional received pages are 8 cents each. First 100 sent pages free. Additional pages 8 cents each.

 RapidFAX Internet Faxing

Callwave
  • Get your own business phone number at no additional cost.
  • Archiving and searching for important faxes becomes as easy as saving and finding files on your PC.
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     eFax

    Access your faxes anywhere you can access email
    Look your best with your own local fax number
    Go paperless with easy-to-save digital faxes
    Save desk space - no fax machine required

     

    RING CENTRAL

    You’ll receive alerts to new voicemail and faxes via a text message on your cell phone, your handheld PDA, and via your desktop through email and RingCentral’s Call Controller pop-up tool, included with all plans.

     

     

     
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