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Hotel tech: executive suite
When you're staying on the top floor of a swank, first-class establishment, you'll need tech that suits your environment. A beautifully designed laptop is de rigueur--as minimalist as possible, please. You'll also need a cell phone with a Bluetooth headset, as well as an executive-class suite of software. Last, but not least, a high-end projector can transform your presentation into a cinematic experience.
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These products are ESSENTIAL for your hotel room.
Weighing in close to the three-pound mark, the best ultraportable notebooks have the power, the features, and the connections you'll need to conduct business on the road.
When your company is on top, your gadgets should reflect your status. Your cell phone and headset should let you check e-mail and make hands-free calls--and look good while doing it.
When you're staying in the deluxe suite overlooking the busy streets of some world capital, the last thing you want to think about is software. These picks will let you sleep worry-free.
This product is NICE TO HAVE for your hotel room
Each of these projectors costs less than $1,000 and weighs less than most laptops. Yet they offer great features and high image quality that will shine at client meetings.
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Boss's office
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- Start-up: Budget laptop, PDA, phone, VoIP service
- Growing: PDA/phone, RSS reader, desktop, LCD
- Mature: High-end laptop, PDA/phone, mouse/keyboard, HDTV
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