 How do you stay connected to work and home while you're on the go? To start, you need the right computer or device. Then, the right software and tools can help you stay connected and work efficiently. Use this page to find the tools and products that can help you stay productive and in touch while you're on the road. On This PageMobile Computing| • | Laptop Computer
The right laptop computer can suit your mobile work style with all the functionality of your desktop machine. Or, make your laptop your primary computer and use a docking station with a full-sized monitor when you're in the office. Visit Windows Marketplace to learn more about which laptop computer is right for you. | | • | Tablet PC
Tablet PC combines ink and speech tools to let you take your computer to many more places and use it in new and exciting ways. It's designed for mobile computer users who've been relying on laptop computers, day planners, handheld devices, and sticky notes to complete their work. | | • | Pocket PC
Enjoy personal computing on the go. Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs provide an easy way to access e-mail through Pocket Outlook and work on files with Pocket Excel and Pocket Word. Note Remote e-mail and Internet access available separately by purchasing either a modem and/or other wireless accessories. See Pocket PC device manufacturer for details.
| | • | Smartphone
The Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphone brings you all the functions of a mobile phone while also allowing you to sync your Microsoft Office Outlook contacts, e-mail, tasks, and calendar on your phone. You can also use your Smartphone to browse the Web and send instant messages.1 | | • | Pocket PC Phone Edition
The Pocket PC Phone Edition combines the personal digital assistant (PDA) and the mobile phone into one device. Sync your Outlook contacts, e-mail, tasks, and calendar on your phone. You can also send and receive e-mail and instant messages, surf the Web, and work with Pocket Office.1 |
1 Cellular voice and data plan required for Internet and phone access. Some features may vary due to carrier. See device manufacturer and mobile operator for details. Software| • | Microsoft Office 2003 Editions
Every Office 2003 Edition comes with Outlook 2003, which can help you connect to your information without having to worry about network performance or remote connectivity. The Cached Exchange Mode in Outlook 2003 loads all necessary data upfront, enabling you to keep working when the network is down or when you're on the go. | | • | Windows XP Professional
Access files and applications remotely. Manage your battery life efficiently. Work on multiple monitors at once. Windows XP Professional gives you countless reasons to adopt a mobile work-style with your laptop computer. | | • | Windows Mobile
Enhanced messaging, keyboarding, contacts, and calendar, as well as zero-configuration WiFi, are just some of the many reasons to check out Windows Mobile-based devices. | | • | ActiveSync
Use ActiveSync to synchronize the data on your mobile devices to your computer. Sync your e-mail, calendar, contact, tasks, and notes with Outlook. ActiveSync can work wirelessly or through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection. |
Accessories| • | Compact Storage Devices
Small enough to fit in your mobile device or on your keychain, compact storage devices have become a popular way for people to transfer files between their machines and devices. USB keychain storage devices can store good-sized chunks of data and easily plug into any USB port. Compact flash cards provide similar file storage capabilities for mobile devices such as PDAs, Smartphones, MP3 players, and digital cameras. Find USB storage devices and Flash memory cards at Windows Marketplace. | | • | PowerPoint Slide Advancer
While you're giving a presentation, this device helps you advance Microsoft Office PowerPoint slides without touching your keyboard or mouse—giving you the freedom to move around while you speak. | | • | Headsets
Headsets themselves aren't new. But with so many new kinds of audio files available on mobile devices, they're great for listening to important voice messages on the plane or train, in the terminal, or at a café or bookstore. Find a headset at MSN Shopping. | | • | Mini Laptop Mouse
When using a laptop for longer work sessions or when on a business trip, it's nice to plug a mini mouse into a USB port. The laptop mouse can be easier to use and more comfortable ergonomically than a laptop keyboard pointing device. Laptop mice are also available with scroll wheels and optical technology. | | • | Wireless PC Network Card
Increasingly, manufactures are adding wireless cards directly into a laptop computer or a PDA. If your machine doesn't have an internal card, you can buy an external wireless card that insert into a port on your machine. Find a wireless network card at MSN Shopping. (Just in case, it's always smart to bring an Ethernet cable as a backup to connect to a network.) |
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