Brand New HP Photosmart 385 Q6387A#ABA Compact Photo Printer: $49.99

Epson PM290 PictureMate Zoom Compact Photo Printer: $198.99

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From $69

A great discount scanner deal for the money, the Epson Perfection V300 Flatbed Photo Scanner has 4800 x 9600 DPI optical resolution, one-touch scanning, 48-bit color, and one-touch photo restoration.

A scanner will help get that portfolio organized, and the added benefit of a flatbed scanner is the ability to keep your cherished originals intact.  Without having to rip them from their seams, you can scan the pertinent pages for display in your portfolio package and still maintain your almost-mint-condition source library.

Capable of handling photos, slides, documents and delicate negatives, this flatbed desktop–sized scanner will help you archive all your favorite memories and important paperwork.  The high-rise lid opens 180 degrees making it well-suited for use with thick magazines and large books as well.

The Epson Perfection V300 has a quick scan time and conveniently recognizes when multiple photos or negative strips are being scanned at once and smartly separates them for your approval.  The versatile photo editing software helps restore the old and enhance the color.  Creates enlargements up to 13 x 19 from film – small or large?  Gotta have the large.

Easy to set up and easy to use, the V300 is earth friendly with no mercury, low power use and no warm-up time.

Get it at Office World and receive free shipping on orders over $49.  No code required.

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HP OfficeJet J3680 All-In-One Printer
From: $49

You can get units devoted to printing for near $20 nowadays, but why not have it all?  Here’s a deal — for under $50, your home office can be made complete with the HP Officejet J3600 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier.  HP says this affordable compact inkjet unit is designed for home office and micro-business users and can print and copy up to 20 pages per minute in b&w and 14 pages per minute in color.  Print quality stands at 1200 x 1200 dpi for b&w prints and up to 4800 x 1200 dpi for color.

Not to mention faxing as fast as 3 seconds per page.  The sheet-fed scanner uses 48-bit color depth and produces up to 19,200 dpi resolution in full-color.  Windows and Mac compatible; 20-sheet automatic doc feeder and 100-sheet input paper tray; 1,500 pages per month.

Don’t forget the extra ink!

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Just about everyone knows someone who recently got the dreaded “pink slip” or is that unfortunate person himself.

Hopefully, these items can aid in a speedy recovery.

1. Laptop – For your remote job searching and resume storage, something like the HP Business Notebook 2133 is small but mighty. With a 120GB 5400-rpm hard drive, 8.9″ widescreen display, and Wi-Fi capability, this notebook can help you find your next job and then at 2.6 lbs. it slips easily back into your bag for mobility. Save $30 on your first purchase at Buy.com (until April 30 no code required) off the $479.99 price, and you can save $40 with a manufacturer’s rebate.

2. All-In-One Printer/Scanner/Fax/Copy – If you haven’t already, there’s no better time to set up that home office. Gone are the days of exploiting the office printers for your CD covers and Borders coupons. You’re going to be printing and faxing applications and resumes so you need a machine that does it all. Like the LexMark X3470 All-In-One or HP Officejet J4580 All-in-One Printer Fax Scanner Copier at about $70, it’s a good investment in yourself. Think of all the money you’re saving by not having to go to Kinko’s every time.

3. Nova Development Winway Resume Deluxe – Affordable at $34.99 and because you want to stand out from the crowd, it’s time to revise and renew the old resume. Features enhanced Resume Auditor to catch mistakes before employers do and a Merriam-Webster English Language Resource disc with a 70,000+ word dictionary, a 157,000+ word thesaurus and other reference tools.

4. Nova Development Berlitz Spanish Premier- Learn a new and valuable skill while waiting for employers to call you in. Imagine the opportunities adding “bilingual” to your list of abilities can bring. Italian, French and German are also available. Starts at $35 and up.

5. Total Training Educational Software – For Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, any of these educational training softwares can aid you in becoming adept in these popular programs and can build your resume skill set, helping you gain an extra edge over the competition. From $32-$190.

6. Stamina InMotion E-1000 Elliptical Trainer - At $70, or about 2 month’s gym membership, bring the gym to your house. Stay fit and motivated, hey, you’ve got the time now so no more excuses! Replicates the elliptical machine, but without the bulky arms and front console resulting in lightweight and easy closet storage.

7. Apple iPod shuffle 2GB – Affordable musical entertainment. At $60, it can store up to 500 songs and be worn on your arm, sleeve, belt, bag, etc. Upload some motivational tunes to keep you going through those workouts and prep before interviews. Maybe something like Joe Esposito’s “You’re the Best”, ala Karate Kid soundtrack. Classic.

8. Solo Business Cases Leather BiFold Padfolio-At $28, appearances count, whether for the interview you’re going to score or even at the coffee shop, you gotta look professional. Great for keeping resumes and calling cards on hand — you never know who you might run into, and how embarrassing to be unprepared. Also available with a zip around feature, to keep those important docs from falling out, for about $35.

Makes sense that it was only a matter of time before a company advanced technology so that you can imprint your image or those of your friends or loved ones on your clothing, bracelets, necklaces or even your belt buckle!

A company called Kimbra Studios has figured out a way to do this with some new technology that they were showing off at the PhotoPlus Expo in New York.

While in theory I actually think this idea has merit. You could really whip up some personalized gift giving options. But the kids by this ladies “whoo-ha” seemed a touch overkill for my taste buds.  Pretty much sends mixed signals if you ask me. On the one hand I don’t mind you drawing attention to your nether regions BUT the last thing I want to see is 3 beaming rascals staring back at me!! *shudders*

Talk about buzz kill.

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