A combo fax-printer is always a great for the small office budget, although it’s always nice to have two printers – a regular one for regular printing jobs at low cost, and a combo fax/printer used mainly for sending and receiving faxes, and ready to pitch in when a secondary printer is needed.

Brother The IntelliFAX-2820 is a new generation fax machine, using plain-paper laser print technology to deliver a multifunction home and office tool that can be used independently or by connection with a PC or Macintosh computer. It boasts a large memory capacity of 8MB, which stores up to 500 pages for out-of-paper reception and memory transmission applications. Enjoy faster copying at up to 15 cpm, expanded broadcasting and auto-dialing capabilities, and a higher toner cartridge yield. The IntelliFAX-2820 also includes a built-in full speed USB interface, positioning it to take on future printing jobs if a customer needs to add this function. It uses TN350 toner cartridge and DR350 drum cartridge (sample toner is included). Fax forwarding, paging and remote fax retrieval Caller ID and Distinctive Ring Detection ready Printer driver available for download from Brother’s Web site, supporting laser printing at up to15ppm, and print resolution up to 1200×600 dpi Copy, sort, reduction, enlargement, and special formatting Password-controlled transmission lock for personal security Built-in USB 2.0 compatible port for Windows PC and Macintosh computer connectivity as a printer

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Features:

* Monochrome laser fax with 14.4 Kbps modem
* 20-page auto document feeder, 250-sheet input capacity
* 8 MB memory stores up to 500 pages
* 220-station auto dialing memory, broadcast up to 270 locations
* USB 2.0 interface for future printing, supports optional drivers
* Monochrome laser fax with 14.4 Kbps modem
* 20-page auto document feeder, 250-sheet input capacity
* 8 MB memory stores up to 500 pages
* 220-station auto dialing memory, broadcast up to 270 locations
* USB 2.0 interface for future printing, supports optional drivers

The Motorola V190 is a new GSM quad-band compact mobile phone available at Cingular. Several features make it a good phone for the business owner or professional:

* 65K-color internal display, 128 x 160px
* 1050 mAh Li-Ion battery
* MMS
* email management
* Wireless Village instant messaging support
* conference calling
* hands-free speakerphone
* J2ME MIDP 2.0 support

Via MotoRAZR

If you find yourself sending a lot of text messages through your cellphone, the Motorola TXTR D7 is definitely a cellphone accessory to check out.

The TXTR D7 is a wireless keyboard that is compact (2.1 x 0.7 inches, 48 grams) which connects to compatible Motorola Bluetooth-enabled phones. The keyboard features a large display where you can read the message as you’re typing it.

Other features:

* support for English, Spanish, Portuguese and French
* support for Bluetooth data profiles for serial ports (SPP) and dial-up networking (DUN)
* Motorola Bluetooth 1.1 or 1.2 –enabled phones

The Motorola TXTR D7 is expected to be available in the first half of 2006.

Via MotoRAZR.

The Willcom WX310J, by Japanese Radio, is currently available only in Japan, but a phone like this will probably be of interest to business owners worried about the security of the information they keep on their phones.

The WX310J features a fingerprint scanner which you can use to secure both your phone and your PC. Unlocking the phone requires a proper fingerprint match.

The phone also offers e-mail capabilities, and miniSD card slot..

Dimensions:119×53×16.5mm, weight: 113g, thickness: 0.65 inches.

Via Engadget.