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The Representor, Tech Tools and Tips, Winter 2010 Issue
 
 
Use these tech tools to connect, learn and grow relationships

Recently I had a chance to work with some tech tools which can help you not only in your business but also in your personal life. I see technology as the tool we leverage to build quality relationships in business. Here are some that I recently experienced and wanted to share with you.

Libre eBook Reader PRO from Aluratek
I love reading. We know that today reading and assimilating knowledge are critical to success. The more one can read and process, the more information is available for connecting with others on common ground, acquiring new skills and enhancing life.

The new eBook readers are hitting the market in abundance. One that I recently tested is the Libre eBook Reader PRO from Aluratek. It is a reader that comes with 100 eBooks on a 2GB SD card. These books include popular classics like Walden by Henry David Thoreau, Aesop's Fables, Gulliver's Travels and more. You can purchase new books in the eBook format and read them. Often these books cost less than the more-traditional paper books.

As a devoted book reader myself, I was eager to experience it. This was the first dedicated eBook reader that I've used. I wanted to compare it to the hard copy book, and I'll admit that I was leery of it as I like the kinesthetic experience of holding a physical book, turning the pages and enjoying a good read.

Well, as a die-hard book lover, I have to tell you that this is another way to enjoy reading, and it has some advantages over the other method. We are in the infancy of seeing eBook readers on the market. Kindle from Amazon and the Sony eBook reader are the two most popular now. However, the trend is for many to come out with their offerings, and book lovers world wide are going to benefit.

Terry L. Brock

by Terry L. Brock

Terry Brock is a marketing
coach who helps business
owners market more
effectively leveraging
technology. He shows busy
professionals how to squeeze
more out of their busy days
by using the right rules
and tools. 

You can reach Terry at
407-363-0505, by e-mail at
terry@terrybrock.com or through his Web site at
www.terrybrock.com

 

My experience was that it took a wee bit of getting used to pressing the "Next Page" button versus flipping a physical page. However, after just a few minutes, I found the button -pressing routine not only acceptable but enjoyable.

I could expand my font size to a comfort level that was just right for my eyes. I could switch from landscape to portrait viewing, which was nice depending on the application.

I used a unit that the people at Aluratek gave me to evaluate. I have to admit I was impressed with the screen and how it compares with other eBook readers when we turn the page. Because it uses LCD technology, the pages turn faster, and there is no "flash" on a page turn which I've experienced with other readers. This is important when reading a long document.

Here's a very important feature I loved. I was able to connect the USB provided with the unit to my computer and copy some important pdfs that I have over to the eBook Reader. This opens a world of possibilities. I can print important articles or other Web pages to a pdf format and then copy them to my eBook reader to review while on airplanes, when I have a few scrap minutes available and other strategic times. This can bring to life many of those documents which have been buried on my computer in obscure folders.

The Aluratek model is very good and worth your consideration. To say I'm pleased with it is an understatement. It opens a new way of learning and reading. Yes, I still want my paper books. However, this is a new way of reading which is most welcome for travelers and when you want to keep lots of information readily available.
(Libre eBook Reader Pro from Aluratek - www.Aluratek.com. Retail: $249.)

Able Planet Microphone and Headset
Able Planet continues to produce high quality headgear that can help you in business. The company's new Linx Microphone produces high quality sound for cell phone use as well as other applications. Linx technology is used to enhance the sound quality.

Able Planet designs all its products to initially work well for hearing impaired individuals. Once that threshold is attained, the resulting product will also work well for those with normal hearing. You can see two videos about these at http://bit.ly/6esi9P.

The new headset, the Extreme Noise Cancellation Headphone, is designed for maximum listening safety whether one is using gaming, Skype, audio listening or other activities. This is a product to look into, not only for clear quality and richer audio, but also for hearing safety.
(Able Planet - www.AblePlanet.com. Retail: $19.99 for Linx Microphone.)

 

 



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Originally printed in the Winter 2010 issue of The Representor
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