Great Age Guide to Gadgets and Gizmos

by Berger, Sandy

• ISBN13: 9780789734419
• ISBN10: 0789734419
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-13
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

AuthorSandy Bergeris the host of the AARP Webplace Computers and Technology website, and is the perfect host to guide you through the world of electronic devices. Sandy's easy-reading style and bite-sized chunks of information are just a few of the reasons why she has been dubbed "the Martha Stewart of e-learning." Sandy will introduce you to the latest electronic toys and devices, including digital cameras, computer devices such as voice-recognition and magnification software, cell phones and more. You'll find out what you should purchase to improve a specific aspect of your life Sandy will explain how they all work so you can use it for your enjoyment. There is much to learn and keep up-to-date with when it comes to technology. Let Sandy help guide your way through her newGreat Age Guidebook series!

Author Biography

Sandy Berger is seen and heard everywhere these days: in her Compu-KISS newsletter, on her radio program, in her newspaper column, in her three books, and on the Internet and by fans from around the globe. And although she is the host of the Computers and Technology section of the AARP web site, a far broader age group seeks her opinions. It's the universal appeal that put Sandy in Parade Magazine and on the Today Show. Dubbed "the Martha Stewart of e-learning," Sandy is knowledgeable, likable, and has a way with people. The New York Times placed her in the top five most influential people in e-learning.

Table of Contents

Introduction About Sandy Berger's

Great Age Series Gadgets and Gizmos

What's Inside

How This Book Is Organized

Keyboards, Mice, and More

Ergonomic Keyboards Kensington Comfort Type Keyboard Safe

Type Keyboard Kinesis Contoured Keyboard Big Key Keyboards Big

Keys LX Keyboard with USB Visi

Key Keyboard 20/20 Type-Large Print Keyboard Labels

Specialty Keyboards Cordless Keyboard with Microban

Protection Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader Keyboard Organizer Frog

Pad Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Keyboard Accessories

Fully Adjustable Keyboard Manager Gel Wrist Pillow Air

DR Dust Blaster CO2 Data-Vac Shuttle

Vacuum Ergonomic and Assistive Mice AirO2bic Mouse Evoluent Vertical

Mouse 2 Roller

Mouse

PRO Assistive Mouse Adapter Wireless Intelli

Mouse Explorer Gyration Ultra Mouse Alternatives

Orbit Optical Trackball 0in 0pt; Line-Height: 200%" soPlainT

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