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mighty mouse

bluetrack mouse mighty mouseMeet the SUV of computer mice. Microsoft’s new BlueTrack technology means you can use the Explorer and Explorer Mini mice nearly anywhere. Marble, granite, wood — the mice work smoothly on them all. Trust me, I’ve seen this mouse in action. I tried it out on gritty, dirt-covered concrete, on the arm of a sofa, even on the PR rep’s hair! Hair! And there was smooth tracking on it all — no jerking, stops or lifting and shaking. Now, so what, why would you ever run your mouse along your head to surf and click the web, right? You’re right, you probably wouldn’t, but you would use it on a granite kitchen countertop, one covered in crumbs perhaps. And maybe your kids would enjoy being able to lounge on the floor of the family room with their laptop and use the mouse on the carpet. Just saying, it’s pretty cool.

Microsoft Explorer Mouse, $89.95. Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse, $69.95. Available Nov. 1st at: Best Buy. Major electronics retailers. Microsoft for info.

rainbow tech

rainbow tech rainbow techThe recent release of the new bright iPod Nanos inspired me to pull together a few products that come in a bunch of different colours. Because a girl should have a choice.

1. iPod Nano, comes in 7 colours, plus black and silver. Price: $169 (8 GB), $219 16 GB. Available at: Apple.

2. Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 in Milk Chocolate, Aloe and Pomegranate (also comes in Strawberry Sorbet and Blue Sno Cone). Price: $39.95 each. Available at: Best Buy, Office Depot. Microsoft for info.

3. Dell Studio 15 laptop in Jet Black, Tangerine Orange, Flamingo Pink, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red, Spring Green, Plum Purple and (in centre) Graphite Grey with colour trim. Price: From $799 each. Available at: Dell.

4. (From left) Dyson DC20 Stowaway, $549.99. Limited edition Issey Miyake Dyson DC16, $179.99. Dyson DC25 Ball $599.99. Available at: Future Shop, Sears, Home Outfitters, The Bay. Dyson for info.

5. KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 quart 325-watt tilt-head stand mixer. Price: $469.99 each. Available at: Home Outfitters, The Bay, KitchenAid.

clearly stylish

clear speakers monitor clearly stylishWhen you’re decorating a small space, clear Lucite furniture like the Louis Ghost Armchair or IKEA’s Tobias chair (which I have in my kitchen) is a great option because it doesn’t take up too much visual space. So why not carry that philosophy through to other items in your home, like computers and speakers? I like Dell’s Crystal 22-inch LCD monitor, which will look smashing atop any desk. And can you imagine how sexy your home office would be if you paired it with Ferguson Hill’s über-sleek FH007 Mini Speaker System (which sounds great by the way)?

LEFT Dell Crystal 22-inch widescreen flat-panel LCD monitor with built-in webcam, monitor and speakers. Price: From $1,219. Available at: Dell.

RIGHT FH007 Mini Speaker system (includes two 17-inch-high horn speakers, two eight-inch-round bass speakers, and 6-inch cube amplifier). Also connects to iPods and most stereo systems. Price: $549.99. Available at: Ferguson Hill.

candy-coloured computer speakers

edifier e3350 speakers candy coloured computer speakersBuilt-in computer speakers aren’t known for their audio quality, which is why, if you spend any time at all watching online videos or listening to tunes while you work, it’s worth it to invest in a decent subwoofer and speaker set. I like Edifier’s E3350 for its clean design and the shot of colour it will add to any home office set-up. Bonus: it includes a headphone jack and an input for MP3 players.

Price: $99

Available at: NCIX.com; Source by Circuit City; Wal-Mart

blinged out office accessories

swarovski1 blinged out office accessoriesEverything`s better in crystal, don`t you think? If you thought Swarovski was all about cute but utterly pointless crystal dust-collectors … I mean figurines, collectibles, whatever you want to call them … think again! The crystal retailer offers up a killer collection of all kinds of blinged-out treats, from jewelry and accessories to home decor goodies like picture frames and stemware. But my faves are these office accessories that are totally extravagant but so pretty to look at. Talk about taking something ordinary and making it special! The Amazone Headphones (pictured left) are made of polished stainless steel with fully faceted drop-cut crystals on the ear buds. The Lock Out USB Key (pictured right) is a memory stick, masquerading as a lock. This 1GB memory stick is also made with polished stainless steel and Silver Shade crystals. You`re going to want to take good care of these!

Prices:
Amazone Headphones: $175
Lock Out USB Key: $210
Available at Swarovski stores across Canada; for more, visit swarovski.com

PLUS: Check out 8 eco-friendly home office ideas on styleathome.com.