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Kensington® ClickSafe Keyed Twin Laptop Lock - 5ft and 8in Cables - Black, KMW64638
$59.99$68.95
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Kensington® ClickSafe Keyed Twin Laptop Lock - 5ft and 8in Cables - Black, KMW64638
$59.99$68.95
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Kensington® ClickSafe Keyed Twin Laptop Lock - 5ft and 8in Cables - Black, KMW64638$59.99$68.95
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attaches to the computer with just one click tamper proof disc style lock super strong steel cable individually keyed manufacturers lifetime limited warranty currently this item is not available to…read more
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Califone USB 2.0 Stereo Headset with Boom Mike, 4100-USB
$56.99$67.00
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Califone USB 2.0 Stereo Headset with Boom Mike, 4100-USB$56.99$67.00
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eliminates the need for a sound card is windows mac compatible with in line mute volume control backwards compatible usb 2.0 is faster for more efficient listening abs plastic earcups and headband…read more
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Allsop Adjustable Curve Laptop Stand, ASP30498
$42.99$47.99
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Allsop Adjustable Curve Laptop Stand, ASP30498$42.99$47.99
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adjustable curve stand adds ergonomic benefits to reduce neck strain stand optimizes your desk space and holds laptops that measure up to 17 and weigh up to 40 lb. the sliding black feet let you…read more
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Verbatim Usb 3.0 Universal Card Reader, VER97706
$44.99$49.99
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Verbatim Usb 3.0 Universal Card Reader, VER97706$44.99$49.99
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usb 3.0 universal card reader makes transferring your digital photos faster and easier than ever design allows transfer speeds up to 10 times faster than usb 2.0 readers the universal card reader…read more
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Verbatim Usb 2.0 Universal Card Reader, VER97705
$22.99$25.99
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Verbatim Usb 2.0 Universal Card Reader, VER97705$22.99$25.99
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usb 2.0 universal card reader makes transferring your digital photos fast and easy with a sleek modern design and piano black finish the universal card reader supports a wide variety of memory card…read more
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Califone Desktop Multimedia Microphone, AX-12
$20.99$23.99
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Califone Desktop Multimedia Microphone, AX-12$20.99$23.99
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adjusts to fit students of all sizes high sensitivity mic ensures accurate voice representation 7 cable with 3.5mm stereo plug windows mac compatible excluding imac for other califone computer…read more
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Plantronics Blackwire C320 Usb Headset, PLNBLACKWIRC320
$63.99$70.99
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Plantronics Blackwire C320 Usb Headset, PLNBLACKWIRC320$63.99$70.99
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usb headset is a simple to use comfortable and a durable choice for conference calls web based training and pc multimedia applications.inline controls make it simple to answer and end pc…read more
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Kantek Privacy Screen Filter Silver - 22''LCD Monitor, KTKLCD22WSV
$217.99$329.00
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Kantek Privacy Screen Filter Silver - 22''LCD Monitor, KTKLCD22WSV$217.99$329.00
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lcd privacy antiglare wide screen filter with anti reflective coating produces a crisp sharp image.neutral light tint delivers a bright display with true color fidelity.filter reduces glare by 95…read more
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Office Star Products OSP Designs Precision Adjustable Laptop Stand with Casters - White, PSN620
$109.99$240.00
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Office Star Products OSP Designs Precision Adjustable Laptop Stand with Casters - White, PSN620$109.99$240.00
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white finished solids and veneers.top size 20w x 13.75d.adjustable to 5 heights.chrome finish trim.locking casters.intended for residential use only.read more
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Logitech K350 Wireless Keyboard, LOG920001996
$78.99$86.99
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Logitech K350 Wireless Keyboard, LOG920001996$78.99$86.99
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wave shaped keyboard features a cushioned palm rest for unmatched comfort.with its gradual wave shaped contour this key frame supports the varied lengths of your fingers.three year battery life…read more
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Kensington Smartsockets Tabletop Surge Protector, KMW62634
$57.99$103.95
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Kensington Smartsockets Tabletop Surge Protector, KMW62634$57.99$103.95
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tabletop surge protector eliminates power cord clutter in meetings and conferences circular design has plenty of room for up to six ac adapters color coded rings and matching cord labels quickly…read more
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Verbatim 16GB Premium SDHC Memory Card Class 10 - 133x Memory Speed, VER96808
$12.99$14.99
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Verbatim 16GB Premium SDHC Memory Card Class 10 - 133x Memory Speed, VER96808$12.99$14.99
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premium sdhc card offers optimal performance for your sdhc digital camera or other sdhc slot equipped device card features the industrys highest performance rating speed class 6 rated and minimum…read more
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Tripp Lite USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Device Cable - (A to Micro-B M/M) 6-ft, TRPU326006
$27.99$30.99
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Tripp Lite USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Device Cable - (A to Micro-B M/M) 6-ft, TRPU326006$27.99$30.99
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usb 3.0 cable ab m m is 10 times faster than hi speed usb cables with transfer rates up to 5gbps.bi directional data interface allows data to only flow in one direction at a time to increase the…read more
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Kantek Secure-View SVL24W9 Privacy Screen Filter Black - 24''LCD Monitor, Notebook, KTKSVL24W9
$122.99$175.94
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Kantek Secure-View SVL24W9 Privacy Screen Filter Black - 24''LCD Monitor, Notebook, KTKSVL24W9$122.99$175.94
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privacy filter helps ensure the privacy of on screen data on your 24 wide screen notebooks and lcd monitors.microlouver technology creates a narrow viewing angle.image is only visible to those…read more
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Compucessory Slimline Multimedia Corded Keyboard, CCS28950
$25.99$50.99
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Compucessory Slimline Multimedia Corded Keyboard, CCS28950$25.99$50.99
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x slim multimedia keyboard offers 13 convenient hot keys a slim profile laser inscribed keys and a usb connection to pc and laptop.keyboard functions include next previous track play pause stop play…read more
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SKILCRAFT Privacy Screen Filter Black - 22LCD Monitor Notebook, NSN5708895
$135.99$281.60
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SKILCRAFT Privacy Screen Filter Black - 22LCD Monitor Notebook, NSN5708895$135.99$281.60
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made using quality 3m materials frameless privacy filter for lcd desktop and notebook monitors allow you to keep classified or sensitive material from being viewed by others privacy filter protects…read more
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Compucessory 6-Outlet Strip Office Surge Protector, CCS25102
$20.99$23.99
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Compucessory 6-Outlet Strip Office Surge Protector, CCS25102$20.99$23.99
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six outlet strip surge protector offers an abs fire retardant plastic casing that has an illuminated rocker switch design also has a heavy duty 6 power cord emi rfi noise filter and a light…read more
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Belkin Usb Extension Cable, BLKF3U13016
$34.99$44.99
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Belkin Usb Extension Cable, BLKF3U13016$34.99$44.99
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usb extension cable uses active electronics to sustain data signal so you can connect a peripheral to a pc from an extra 16 away.connect up to four of these cables in a series along with a device…read more
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Tripp Lite 1440 Joule 8-Outlet Surge Protector, TRPTLP808
$29.99$32.99
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Tripp Lite 1440 Joule 8-Outlet Surge Protector, TRPTLP808$29.99$32.99
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surge protector is designed to protect electronic equipment against surges spikes and line noise design accommodates bulky transformers without blocking remaining outlets leds warn of potential…read more
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Kensington Memory Foam Keyboard Wrist Pillow - Sweat Resistant Dirt Resistant - Blue, KMW62814
$24.99$27.99
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Kensington Memory Foam Keyboard Wrist Pillow - Sweat Resistant Dirt Resistant - Blue, KMW62814$24.99$27.99
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wrist pillow contains memory foam to support the wrist in hypoallergenic comfort by cradling it in a neutral position without pressure points or restricted motion extra width supports wrist at…read more
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Kensington Clicksafe Combination Ultra Laptop Lock, KMW64681
$58.99$84.99
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Kensington Clicksafe Combination Ultra Laptop Lock, KMW64681$58.99$84.99
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clicksafe combination ultra laptop lock offers effortless computer protection with just one click for the ultimate in physical security with authorized administrative access.the clicksafe security…read more
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$30.99$34.99
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Hamilton and Buhl Blue Mac/PC Compatible Personal Leatherette Headset with In-Line Volume Control and TRRS Plug, MS2-AMV$30.99$34.99
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in line volume control.30mm neodymium.frequency response 20 20000 hz.impedance 32 ohms.sensitivity 105db 4db.max. input 100mv.plugs 3.5mm.cord 6 feet braided nylon.adjustable headband.replaceable…read more
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$36.99$40.99
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Hamilton and Buhl Black Portable Folding Bluetooth Enabled Keyboard with Built-In Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery - 10.25''W x 3.5''D x 0.55''H, RUI-FLD$36.99$40.99
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bluetooth keyboard.folds in half for portability.68 key keyboard.bluetooth 3.0.built in lithium battery.battery capacity 200ma.stand by time 45 days.lasting time 40 hours.usb charging.charging time…read more
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Compucessory Rj45 6-Outlet Surge Protector, CCS09850
$40.99$49.99
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Compucessory Rj45 6-Outlet Surge Protector, CCS09850$40.99$49.99
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surge protector offers six outlets 1080 joules of protection and rj45 protection outlets include one each master plug for larger power blocks and three energy saver outlets design also includes a…read more
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$45.99$64.99
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Fellowes® Split Metal Surge Protector - 10 Outlets - 6 ft Cord - 1250 Joules - Black/Silver, FEL99082$45.99$64.99
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ten outlet unit split into two surge strips accommodates ac adapters reliable 15 amp circuit breaker rugged steel housing sturdy abs end caps 6 ft power cord with 1 1 2 ft between units and right…read more
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Compucessory 8-Rotating Outlets Surge Protector, CCS25662
$57.99$81.99
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Compucessory 8-Rotating Outlets Surge Protector, CCS25662$57.99$81.99
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12 outlet surge protector offers eight 90 degree rotating outlets four fixed outlets and 4320 joules of protection.design features 15 amp overload resettable circuit with indicator light emi rfi…read more
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Fellowes Ergonomic Split-Design Keyboard w/Antimicrobial Protection - 105 Keys - Black, FEL98915
$60.99$77.49
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Fellowes Ergonomic Split-Design Keyboard w/Antimicrobial Protection - 105 Keys - Black, FEL98915$60.99$77.49
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split design provides comfortable typing.provides seven hot keys for multimedia control and one touch access to the internet.microban antimicrobial protection helps keep product clean.features a 16…read more
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Compucessory 6-Outlet Office Surge Protectors, CCS25103
$31.99$35.99
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Compucessory 6-Outlet Office Surge Protectors, CCS25103$31.99$35.99
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six outlet strip surge protector offers abs fire retardant plastic casing with an illuminated rocker switch design also has a heavy duty power 15 cord emi rfi noise filter and a light indicator…read more
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Kensington Portable Combination Laptop Lock - 6ft Steel Cable - Red, KMW64671
$36.99$40.99
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Kensington Portable Combination Laptop Lock - 6ft Steel Cable - Red, KMW64671$36.99$40.99
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self coiling cable stretches from 3 inches to 6 feet.push button design for one hand operation to easily install lock.keyless 4 wheel combination.superior strength lockhead to resist…read more
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3M Gold GPF12.1W Privacy Screen Filter For Widescreen Notebook - 12.1'' LCD, MMMGPF121W
$61.99$92.27
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3M Gold GPF12.1W Privacy Screen Filter For Widescreen Notebook - 12.1'' LCD, MMMGPF121W$61.99$92.27
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privacy filter keeps on screen information private with golden opalescent tones.screen data is only visible to persons directly in front of the monitor.from the side passersby see a sunset of red…read more
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Kensington Pro Fit USB Washable Keyboard - 104 Keys - Black, KMW64407
$41.99$46.99
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Kensington Pro Fit USB Washable Keyboard - 104 Keys - Black, KMW64407$41.99$46.99
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washable.features an antimicrobial protective coating to prevent product deterioration.combines comfort simplicity and reliability.soft touch keys.currently this item is not available to ship to…read more
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SKILCRAFT Privacy Screen Filter Black - 20LCD Monitor Notebook, NSN5995308
$153.99$309.31
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SKILCRAFT Privacy Screen Filter Black - 20LCD Monitor Notebook, NSN5995308$153.99$309.31
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made using quality 3m materials frameless privacy filter for lcd desktop and notebook monitors allow you to keep classified or sensitive material from being viewed by others privacy filter protects…read more
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Safco Premier Series Keyboard Platforms - 21w x 11-1/2d - Black, SAF2143BL
$225.99$365.00
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Safco Premier Series Keyboard Platforms - 21w x 11-1/2d - Black, SAF2143BL$225.99$365.00
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ultra thin contoured keyboard platform features comfort zone customized positioning for superior ergonomic control.6 height range adjustment with leverless tilt and release mechanism.easily…read more
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Tripp Lite 6-Outlet Ac Surge Protector, TRPTLP615
$32.99$36.99
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Tripp Lite 6-Outlet Ac Surge Protector, TRPTLP615$32.99$36.99
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surge protector offers economical ac surge suppression for protection of workstations desktop pcs telecom systems and other sensitive electronics built in ac surge suppression rated at 790 joules…read more
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Fellowes Designer Suites Compact Keyboard Tray - 19w x 9-1/2d - Black, FEL8017801
$111.99$190.99
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Fellowes Designer Suites Compact Keyboard Tray - 19w x 9-1/2d - Black, FEL8017801$111.99$190.99
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fully adjustable keyboard tray enhances comfort in smaller workspaces.loosen single knob to adjust tray height and tilt then retighten knob to lock in position.standard platform accommodates both…read more
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Belkin Mini Surge Protector with Usb Charger, BLKBZ103050TVL
$32.99$36.99
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Belkin Mini Surge Protector with Usb Charger, BLKBZ103050TVL$32.99$36.99
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mini surge protector with usb charger offers three ac outlets and two powered usb outlets perfect for mp3 players and mobile phones compact lightweight surge protector provides complete surge…read more
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Tripp Lite 6' Hdmi/Dvi Cable, TRPP566006
$27.99$39.99
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Tripp Lite 6' Hdmi/Dvi Cable, TRPP566006$27.99$39.99
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6 dvi to hdmi cable creates a pure digital connection between dvi enabled hdtv display devices and hdmi enabled digital video sources.gold plated connectors provide optimal signal transfer for…read more
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Fellowes Power Guard Surge Protector, FEL99111
$60.99$67.99
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Fellowes Power Guard Surge Protector, FEL99111$60.99$67.99
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power guard surge protector with seven outlets delivers phone and dsl protection to protect your electronics from harmful surges.color coded faces offer quick easy outlet management and setup.design…read more
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Compucessory Privacy Screen Filter Black - 24''LCD Monitor, CCS20517
$112.99$212.99
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Compucessory Privacy Screen Filter Black - 24''LCD Monitor, CCS20517$112.99$212.99
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blackout privacy filter is designed to prevent unauthorized viewing and help ensure the privacy of on screen data on your lcd wide screen monitor.microlouver technology creates a narrow viewing…read more
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Belkin 6-Outlet Metal Surge Protector, BLKF9H62006MTL
$20.99$34.99
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Belkin 6-Outlet Metal Surge Protector, BLKF9H62006MTL$20.99$34.99
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power surges and lightning strikes are not the only things that can damage your home workshop equipment simply switching your workshop tools on and off can create electrical imbalances that could…read more
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$35.99$50.99
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Kensington® SmartSockets Color-Coded Strip Surge Protector - 6 Outlets - 8ft Cord - 1260 Joules, KMW62144$35.99$50.99
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color coded cord management quality protection right angle plug connected equipment warranty black housing with multi color outlets manufacturers lifetime limited warranty currently this item is not…read more
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Compucessory 180 Degree 8-Outlet Surge Protector, CCS25664
$46.99$64.99
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Compucessory 180 Degree 8-Outlet Surge Protector, CCS25664$46.99$64.99
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eight outlet surge protector offers six 180 degree rotating outlets two fixed outlets and 2160 joules of protection.design also features 15 amp overload resettable circuit with indicator light and…read more
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Compucessory Multimedia Usb Stereo Headset, CCS55257
$70.99$99.99
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Compucessory Multimedia Usb Stereo Headset, CCS55257$70.99$99.99
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multimedia stereo headset with usb adapter offers a full rich stereo sound and works with any usb compliant computer using windows 98se me 2000 and xp or vista operating systems.headband and…read more
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Fellowes Basic Home/Office Surge Protector - 6 Outlets - 6 ft Cord - 450 Joules - Platinum, FEL99012
$29.99$32.99
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Fellowes Basic Home/Office Surge Protector - 6 Outlets - 6 ft Cord - 450 Joules - Platinum, FEL99012$29.99$32.99
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six outlet surge protector is ideal for small office machines and electronics.emi rfi noise filtering catastrophic fuse illuminated on off switch and 15 amp circuit breaker.led surge protection…read more
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Compucessory Tempered Glass Filter - 17''LCD Monitor - Privacy Screen Filter, CCS20507
$147.99$206.99
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Compucessory Tempered Glass Filter - 17''LCD Monitor - Privacy Screen Filter, CCS20507$147.99$206.99
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lcd privacy antiglare filter protects sensitive lcd monitors.specially designed panels are made of optical quality acrylic with anti reflective coatings to reduce glare and improve visuals.filter…read more
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Belkin 6-Outlet Metal Surge Protector, BLKF9H62006MTL
$30.99$34.99
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Belkin 6-Outlet Metal Surge Protector, BLKF9H62006MTL$30.99$34.99
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power surges and lightning strikes are not the only things that can damage your home workshop equipment.simply switching your workshop tools on and off can create electrical imbalances that could…read more
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Logitech Mk520 Full Keyboard/Laser Mouse Combo, LOG920002553
$82.99$91.99
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Logitech Mk520 Full Keyboard/Laser Mouse Combo, LOG920002553$82.99$91.99
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with a full size keyboard hand friendly laser mouse and batteries that last this sleek wireless set puts convenience and control comfortably at your fingertips.whisper quiet concave keys position…read more
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Compucessory Privacy Screen Filter Black - 18.5LCD Monitor, CCS20514
$66.99$149.99
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Compucessory Privacy Screen Filter Black - 18.5LCD Monitor, CCS20514$66.99$149.99
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blackout privacy filter is designed to prevent unauthorized viewing and help ensure the privacy of on screen data on your lcd wide screen monitor microlouver technology creates a narrow viewing…read more
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Fellowes Superior Workstation Surge Protector - 8 Outlets - 6 ft Cord - 2160 Joules, FEL99015
$41.99$55.49
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Fellowes Superior Workstation Surge Protector - 8 Outlets - 6 ft Cord - 2160 Joules, FEL99015$41.99$55.49
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eight outlet surge protector is engineered to protect computers printers and fax modem equipment.emi rfi noise filtering catastrophic fuse illuminated on off switch and 15 amp circuit breaker.led…read more
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Plantronics Audio 628 Computer Headset, PLNAUDIO628
$51.99$57.99
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Plantronics Audio 628 Computer Headset, PLNAUDIO628$51.99$57.99
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computer headset is the perfect headset for online calls with intuitive inline controls digital signal processing 24 bit hi fi stereo hd sound and noise canceling mic to deliver crystal clear…read more
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PS Audio Sprout Performance Features Value Teac AI-301DA Performance Features Value PRICE PS Audio: $799/TEAC: $549 AT A GLANCE: PS Audio Plus Phono input Line input and output Warm, engaging sound Minus No remote control No direct DSD decoding AT A GLANCE: Teac Plus Six source inputs Dedicated sub output Remote control Dynamic and transparent Minus No stereo line out THE VERDICT These compact, versatile, and affordable combos will drive good bookshelf speakers or headphones to audiophile heights, each with its own sense of style. It’s certainly a thing. It may be a trend. Or possibly even a wave—a new-wave, high-res groundswell sweeping over the nation’s small but growing (we hope!) cadre of youthful audio fans. I’m talking about ultra-compact integrated-amplifier/digital-to-analog converters: “ampDACs,” I’m calling them. The newly evolved species combines a two-channel integrated amplifier (usually of modest power), a headphone output (usually), and high-resolution audio digital-to-analog conversion, all engineered to meet audiophile expectations of quality, and all packaged into a single, paperback-sized unit conceived for versatility. (Most models, including the two under review here, add today’s ubiquitous Bluetooth wireless capability.)
| Dec 25, 2012
Remote controls can essentially be clumped into three categories: low-, middle-, and high-end. At the low end are DIY models that offer basic “all-in-one” control functions and are meant to replace lost or broken manufacturer-issued remotes. High-end models require professional programming and provide powerful automation features, IP and RS-232 control, and radio-frequency operation.
| July 5, 2012
Do wireless HDMI kits really work? We test three to find out. In late 2003, HDMI-equipped consumer-electronic devices started to appear on the market. Unfortunately, the transition to digital has been anything but smooth. Although HDMI was a vast improvement over DVI (Digital Visual Interface) in its ability to carry both audio and video in one cable, it came with its own set of issues.
| June 6, 2012
Performance Features Ergonomics Value Price: $400 At A Glance: Effective, free alternative to cable or satellite • Vudu streaming • Runs hot! In this day of dozens of HDTV channels delivered via hardwired cable or satellite transmission, it’s hard to remember that watching TV wasn’t always quite so easy. Way back when, every television had an antenna connected to it. If you were distant from the transmission tower, you might have had a big mast antenna on your roof, as did your next-door neighbor, and his next-door neighbor, and so on, until the suburban skyline came to be defined by these skeletal sculptures reaching into the bright dawn of a soaring postwar America. If you lived a little closer to the tower, you probably just used the telescopic rabbit ears poking up from the back or top of every set, and the ritual of changing channels (to another of the seven or eight available) involved walking across the room, manually clicking the TV’s rotary tuning knob, and then reorienting the antenna arms to minimize the distortion. Even then, it didn’t always work. Depending on conditions, it wasn’t uncommon to get snowy artifacts from a weak signal, or ghosting caused by multipath reception as the signal bounced off nearby buildings or other large objects.
| Apr 23, 2012
The dirty little secret of the iOS aftermarket accessory world (at least where audiophiles are concerned) is that Apple's various bricks and slabs actually sound fairly good out of the box. Output impedance of the headphone jack is comfortably low (around 5 ohm for iPods and iPads most cases, below 1 ohm for the iPhone 4/4s), the onboard DAC isn't a slouch - totally adequate for on-the-go, and for everyday desktop listening, you could do a lot worse.But that might not be enough for you.
| Apr 3, 2012
I have seen the future, and it is wireless. Wireless data, wireless music, wireless speakers, wireless keyboards, and now, wireless HDMI hi-def video. (Of course, all these things still need to be plugged into the wall, for AC power. Perhaps, somewhere on the Other Side, Nikola Tesla is still working on that.)Wireless HDMI gets us that much closer to the Jetsonian ideal of the sheet-of-glass video screen floating unencumbered on a wall – without having to tear down that wall to run wires.
| Feb 15, 2012
After becoming music director of the Minnesota Orchestra in 2003 Osmo Vänskä began recording an excellent multi-channel SACD set of Beethoven symphonies with his new group. The Finnish conductor has since returned to the work of his countryman Jean Sibelius (1865-1957), recording this multi-channel SACD of the composer's most popular symphonies, Nos. 2 & 5.
| Dec 21, 2011
Most headphone amps aren’t made for the way we use headphones. Even many small models are too big to slip comfortably into a pocket. And most require power from an AC wall wart or a USB port. What use is that when you’re stuck in seat 34B of a Boeing 757, miles above Enid, Oklahoma, struggling to get better sound from your smartphone?
| Oct 25, 2011
British manufacturer Monitor Audio has a deserved reputation for well-designed, high-performing speaker systems, and the latest offerings in the company's line of iOS device docks, the i-deck 100 and 200, follow in those footsteps. And now they can be yours.
| Oct 4, 2011
Along with a couple of other choice items - the Mode M40 noise-cancelling full-size headphones and the G-17 AirPlay dock - Klipsch has released the S4A, an Android-friendly incarnation of the popular S4 in-ear headphone.