Office Gadgets

The Z Pen is a fairly normal looking pen which can be used to write as normal. Once writing has been completed you can then download data from it and have the writing converted to text with OCR. [click to continue…]

< !-no-adsense-->The office desk has become a second home to most adults who work a 9-5 job. It can be infuriating knowing that someone has sat in your chair or moved your pens. For this reason we have created the 10 Cool Office Desk Security Gadgets list for your perusal. Having these gadgets on and around your desk will ensure a.) Nobody steps near your territory, b.) people will think twice before before stealing something and c.) You get to have lots of fun. Check out the list of gadgets below. [click to continue…]

If you like the crisp bright light that LED's can deliver then this 28 LED desk light will be perfect for you. Three light modes are available which allows you to adjust how bright this thing shines. For the lowest brightness you set it to use 4 LED's while 16 or 28 LED's increase the brightness. [click to continue…]

The BT2 monitor system is made by Exmocare and allows employers to keep tabs on how their staff are doing "inside", meaning in a heart rate, body temperature etc... way. It takes readings of a member of staff wearing it and reports it back to a central location where the manager [click to continue…]

The Post-It note was a great invention which many people still use today. Looking around the edges of my LCD I see several of them with tasks and information that I need to have at hand. They have served millions for years as self reminders. The problem with post-it notes is that they create a lot of clutter if not controlled. If I left my post it notes I could end up completely covering the edge of my screen with them. This is where the Electronic Post-It Note comes in to play. The home made device uses a computer track pad and a small LCD screen so you can electronically keep your post-it notes safe. When the task is complete you can then hit a button to erase the note clearing it for the next reminder you need to set. The device is powered by a rechargeable battery and requires some custom code to get it working. Luckily PopSci have done the hard work for you!

The project costs about $175 to build and is classed as a "hard" project to complete with it taking someone skilled about 7 hours.

Instructions Via: TechFresh

The Belkin USB hub is one of those brilliant designs that you wonder why it hasn't been thought of before. The USB hub is shaped to fit perfectly in to an office desk grommet hole which can be found towards each back corner of most desks. A lot of gadgets these days require a USB port and this gadget provides just what you need for easy access with out the hassle of another couple of cables getting in the way on your desk. A few different sizes are available to fix the correct type of desk, so before you order make sure you check out your desk.

The USB Hub comes with a small power supply which attaches under the desk along side the USB cable that connects the hub to your PC. By having it's own power source, it allows the USB hub to power more demanding devices.

What if you do not have a grommet hole? The option here is to get a drill and make your own. Just be careful with a drill though!

Via: SlipperyBrick

You have to love these random product boxes such as the USB toaster. It would be funny to see someones face as they get a gift boxed in a completely random but convincing box.

The latest is the Visorganizer which promises to keep you organised. The Visorganizer clips on to your hat at the front and allows you to keep appointments in eyes reach at all times... well, so it says on the box

Via: Fosfor

When your boss shouts demanding the clean desk policy be followed, you should whip this little vacuum out. It is a miniature fully working vacuum designed for your office desk. You simple hit the top of it and it sucks up crumbs from your keyboard, desk and where ever else your mess goes on your desk. Now I know that the "clean desk" policy is not related to crumbs on your keyboard, but using this little vac will certainly keep it clean in a physical sense even if you still haven't completed the days tasks.

Product Features

* Requires 2 x "AA" Batteries
* Push On/Off Button
* Movable Arms
* Air Circulation Vents
* Crumb Compartment
* Suction Opening
* Instruction Manual
* Recommended for ages 8 and up.
* Dimension: D 3.75" x H 3.60" inches

The Desk Vac costs $18 at the moment via the link below.

Product Page Via: ThinkTechno

The Magic Brain Calculator was a device used many years ago (mabye 1950's) to solve maths problems. It requires you reset it to all zero's to begin with and after a bit of practise you can solve many types of mathematical calculations. Clearing the device is just a matter of pulling the metal bar at the top of the machine and pushing it back in. Calculations of up to 8 digits can be performed such as addition, subtraction and multiplication. There are no details on if this device can divide although I am sure the brainy ones among you could work that out. The system works by using the stylus to drag the columns of numbers either up or down depending on the calculation you are performing. By doing this, and in the right order the numbers at the top will eventually give you the answer you need.

I am unable to find if the Magic Brain Calculator is still available although with a bit of hunting I bet you could track one down. It was built in Japan almost 60 years ago so good luck!

Via: Computer Museum

The Hawaii chair is a crazy "exercise" type chair which is supposedly able to give you a workout by just sitting down. I can just imagine the board of directors having a meeting hula'ing away while discussing million dollar contracts.

How can this be comfortable?