Your Mobile Office Arsenal - Introducing Portable Scanning
A successful business trip is about being well-prepared - this means having your printouts and presentations ready and being able to provide instant feedback so you can sign your deals - all this needs to be achieved away from your desk.
With laptops, netbooks, smartphones and now iPads - there's a plethora of technology to help your office go mobile. And now, there's a new option to add to your suite of portable office accessories - Canon's new imageFormula P-150 lets you scan on the go.
Your Mobile Office Must-haves
Heading to a conference or flying down to make a big pitch? Make sure your mobile office arsenal is complete, consider these must-haves:
Computer - a portable computer is essential and will be the backbone of your mobile office. Deciding between laptops, notebooks or netbooks will be a matter of personal choice. Ensure you've uploaded the software you need and know how to set up your wi-fi and wireless networks.
Spare battery and charger - make sure you bring along some extra power, just in case.
AV cables - a good tip to keep in mind, BYO cords and adapters. Too often, audio visual equipment in meeting and board rooms isn't compatible with your particular outputs - always be prepared.
USB memory stick - they're perfect for transferring files between computers and are a good backup for your important files in case your computer crashes or runs out of juice.
SmartPhone - a mobile essential, smartphones give you instant access to your emails and have become the all-in-one organiser of choice. They also come in handy for finding your way around unfamiliar cities.
Portable Accessories - will you be doing heavy duty networking and gathering business cards? Maybe you'll need to print a couple of extra copies to hand out or will you need a projector for your presentation? Portable printers, scanners and a take along projector will add great functionality to your mobile office - you might never have to return to your desk again!
Scanning on the go
The Canon imageFormula P-150's revolutionary folding design makes this portable scanner handy and practical while delivering high quality, smooth and crystal clear scanning to rival traditional flatbed scanners. The P-150 folds down to just 42 x 282 x 98 mm in size and can be easily packed into a carry on case or even a large handbag.
Features of the P-150:
Fast scanning - capable of scanning with speeds of up to 15 document pages per minute or 30 images per minute.
Duplex scanning - scan double sided print outs with speeds of up to 10 pages per minute.
USB control - without the need to install any additional software, the P-150 can be plugged into any PC and be used instantly. This allows for maximum adaptability for mobile use - take it to meetings and conferences and be able to instantly scan handouts and business cards.
Document management software compatible - this portable scanner is fully compatible with Therefore software, making it easy to integrate it into your office workflow and document management systems.