科技让办公更容易

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Let's be honest, most of us are stuck working in an office job we don't exactly love. So as I'm a nice person and due to feeling a little guilt over enjoying my job so much, I decided to make life easier for everyone and made a list of those cool gadgets that will make work less stressful for you all. Good luck getting your boss to purchase them though, as they're not cheap, but hey just tell him you worth it!

说实话,我们大多数人都被迫在办公室做着我们并不热爱的工作。所以,鉴于我人品好,怀着对如此喜欢现在这份工作的些许愧疚之情,我决定让每个人的生活变得更轻松,为此我列出一些很酷的新玩意,来减轻你们的工作压力。这些东西不便宜,老板若能购买,那你就走运了,不过呢,告诉他,这些东西值得拥有。

Firebox's Pocket Projector

Firebox微型投影仪

This little gem came out in 2008. Who doesn't want a high powered projector that fits in your pocket! With its sleek design and its ability to hook up to almost any audio equipment, you literally are walking around with a portable cinema. Picture size is limited to a 50', which is more than enough for most business meetings or social gathering. It punches in at around $523US, but you're paying for quality. In my opinion it's worth it, so pass the popcorn.

这个小玩意于2008年问世。谁不想要一台电力持久,且能放在口袋里的投影仪呢!它设计考究,能连接任何音频设备,你带着它就相当于带着一个便携式电影院。它投射的图像大小仅50英寸,但对于大多数商务会议或社交场合来说,已经绰绰有余。它的售价高达532美元,但一分钱一分货。我认为它值这个价钱,所以坐下来享受它带来的快乐吧。

Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo

Dymo450双涡轮标签打印机

If you've ever had the boss ask you to sort out the office filing system, and then been led you to a room that could swallow small countries, this could very well save your life. Churning out a staggering 70 labels per minute from its two printing spools you will be finished in no time. There's a long wait while all the software you need to make it run is download, but you'll be deliriously happy once it starts printing. Best of all it doesn't require any ink! According to the QuickStart Guide, the LabelWriter 'uses heat from a thermal print head to print on specially treated labels. Labels are the only supplies you will ever need to buy'. $210US, yes please!

如果老板让你整理办公室的档案,然后带你进了一个房间,而其中的文件能淹没一个小国,那这台机器就能挽救你的生命。它有两个印刷筒,每分钟能打印70个标签,你很快就可以完成工作。不过在使用之前,你要下载所有运行软件,这可要等一段时间,但是它一旦启动,你就会乐开花。它最大的好处在于,完全不需要任何墨!这台标签打印机的使用说明书上写道:“使用热印刷头发出的热量在特制的标签上打印。你需要购买的唯一耗材就是标签。”仅售210美元,所以敬请购买。

Laser Virtual Keyboard with Bluetooth

蓝牙激光虚拟键盘

Have big hands? Problems typing on your PDA? Travelling a lot? Working in dark enclosed spaces? Then this baby might be just what the doctor ordered. Effectively what you are getting is a small portable device that can be hooked up to your PC or Smartphone, Blackberry etc, which projects a full size virtual laser keyboard which does everything a normal one can. Ok you ideally need a flat surface and it will take you a bit of practise, but once you've mastered it, life will be beautiful. No more carry that keyboard or fiddling with your PDA or straining in the bad light to see the right keys. Prices vary from as low as $100US to over $300US, so just make sure you get one that is compatible with your device!

你的手很大?在掌上电脑上打字有困难?经常出差?在昏暗而封闭的地方工作?那这个宝贝或许正适合你。它其实是一台便携式设备,可以连接你的电脑、智能手机、黑莓,等等,能够投射出一个实际大小的激光虚拟键盘,功能跟普通键盘完全一样。诚然,为了达到完美效果,你得需要一方平地,还需要多次练习,但你一旦掌握它,就会发现生活变得非常美好。你不需要带着键盘,不需要摆弄你的掌上电脑,也无需再在昏暗的光线下费力地辨识键盘。售价从100美元至300多美元不等,而你只要确认它是否跟你的设备兼容就可以了。

The Leopard

Leopard座椅

Is you back sore? Feeling a little unloved on that office swivel chair? Well maybe this is the answer. It's sleek, sexy and it gives you that much needed hug. As you sit in it, it slowly sinks 25 degrees on its hydraulic limb and due to its design, it's shaped to embrace your back, sculpting itself perfectly to your form. There's the choice of a leather or a cloth version with the frame's colour being limited to either black or white. On the downside you can still only buy this in Japan and it costs a gut-wrenching $2500US for the leather version. Ouch, I need to sit down, now where's a Leopard chair when you need one?

你的背酸疼吗?感觉坐在办公室的转椅上有些不爽吗?那Leopard座椅就能帮你解决这一问题。它时尚而性感,给你亟需的拥抱。你坐上去之后,它的液压椅子腿就会下沉25度,由于其设计,它可以贴住你的背部,符合你的身形。有皮质或者布艺两种材料,和黑白两色可供选择。有一点不好之处就是,只有在日本才能购买得到,皮质的售价高达2500美元。哎唷,我得坐下来,那你的Leopard座椅在哪里呢?

Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 Professional

Dragon语音识别10专业版

This is the more expensive version for the serious office environment and comes with more bells and whistles than I have space to talk about. The main feature though, is still the direct dictation software which can now handle more difficult English accents. Once you've installed everything on your computer and synced your voice with the software, all you have to do is talk. Everything you say is written exactly as said on your computer, with an accuracy rating of approximately 99%. That leaves the secretary free to get on with all that other work you've just given her. So open your wallet and shell-out $720US and don't forget to buy your own top quality headset and microphone for the best results.

这是适用于严肃办公环境的版本,售价更高,功能也更多,我在这里就不一一叙述了。它的主要功能仍然是即时听写,现在能识别各种口音的英语。先将其安装在电脑上,然后使声音与软件同步,那接下来你要做的就是说话了。你说什么,电脑上就会显示什么,准确度高达99%。这样秘书就有时间做你刚给她布置的工作了。所以,打开钱包,支付720美元,别忘了再买一副高品质的耳机和话筒,从而达到最佳效果。

Zpen

Zpen数字记录笔

This is a great little device. Most of us still like to use a pen or a pencil to write things down. Lost anything this way? Had to rewrite and store the important stuff on your computer? Well you don't have to worry any more. This special pen comes with a receiver device that just plugs into a USB socket and after that anything you write or draw with the Zpen is also automatically transferred to your computer. Not only that, but if you are one of those people whose writing is illegible it's no longer a problem; there's an option in the software for turning it into a clear printed text! It costs $169US, but for people who write all the time it's a bargain.

这是个很棒的小设备。我们大多人仍喜欢使用钢笔或铅笔写东西。因此而丢失过文件?需要改写并把重要的数据存到电脑上?有了Zpen数字记录笔,你就不用再担心了。这支特殊的笔其实是一个接收器,能插入USB插槽,然后你用Zpen写的,或者画的任何东西就能自动转到你的电脑里。不仅如此,如果你的笔迹难以辨认也无妨,有软件可以将其转化成清楚的印刷字体!这支“笔”售价169美元,但对于经常写字的人来说,并不算贵。

Circulation Improving Seat Cushion

能改善血液循环的坐垫

For those of us who aren't planning a trip to Japan and have a much smaller budget to play with, this might be more up your street. Made by a company that supplies the same technology to the US Air Force, this cushion inflates at various specific points in a 12 minute, four sequence cycle, that relieves pressure points and improves blood circulation. It's ideal for people who are stuck in a chair for long periods of time whether they're in an office, travelling by car or plane. It's still not that cheap at $300US, but if it gets rid of those pains…

如果你没打算去日本,或者兜里钱不多,那这个东西更适合你。厂家也为美国空军提供同样的技术,它能够在12分钟之内充满气,可缓解压力点,改善血液循环。无论是在办公室,还是坐在汽车或者飞机上,对于长时间坐在椅子上的人来说,它都是理想的产品。它售价不菲,要300美元,但如果能驱除疼痛……

AutO-ring

AutO-ring 快速整合器

Last but by no means least is the AutO-ring for that hard working office drone or student. Simply put, if you use a lot of ring binders you know the hassle of having the paper tearing and constantly being lost. The AutO-ring, shaped similar to a stapler solves this as it, 'quickly and easily applies reinforcement adhesives to strengthen or repair punch holes so pages stay put.' Now you don't have to worry about any more pages falling out and at just $7.95US this is finally something we can all afford.

最后,但并非不重要,我们给在办公室辛劳的上班族和学生推荐AutO-ring。简单来说,如果你常用活页笔记薄,就会知道撕张纸多麻烦,而且纸张也容易丢失。AutO-ring就能解决这一问题。它的外形像一台订书机,“可以使用黏合剂迅速而轻松地加固,或者修复穿孔,使本子牢固。”这样你就无需担心纸张脱落了。售价仅为7.95美元,这下我们终于买得起了。