Here's a video tour of my home office in which you'll see just how low-tech an internet / affiliate marketing home-based business can be!

A list of the items mentioned in the video is included below.

Enjoy!

Here is a list of 25 items you'll find in my office - many of which were purchased online. Otherwise, I generally shop for office supplies at our local Staples, which tends to be less expensive than the alternatives. (Free delivery on orders over £30 (ex. VAT)

Where available, I've provided links to more information about certain products.

1. Desktop Computer - Purchased in 2004, this Dell Dimension 8300 Series is my 3rd desktop computer and my second Dell desktop. My computer techno-geek friend Ori is always singing this computer's praises in regards to its power, speed and superior functionality. That's what you get when you buy top-of-the-line.
2. LCD Monitor - The Samsung 19" Flat Panel is a great monitor, but when the time comes, I'll upgrade to an HP W2408 24" Widescreen Monitor with higher resolution and so I can avoid using those reading glasses even longer.
3. Microsoft 'Natural' MultiMedia Keyboard - I gave up on flat keyboards ages ago when too much time at the computer resulted in carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injury for which I narrowly avoided surgery. Switching to an ergonomic keyboard and taking glucosamine with condroiton has done the trick, i.e. no more wrist or forearm pain - ever. Taking more vacations has probably helped a lot too! :-)
4. Logitech LX3 Optical Mouse - My mouse is also ergonomic to reduce hand and wrist pain associated with too much computer work. Although I've used wireless (infrared) keyboards and mice in the past, both the keyboard and mouse I run now are USB-connected to reduce battery cost and landfill waste.
5. Humanscale "Saddle Seat" Freedom Chair - Another piece of essential ergonomic equipment that makes sitting for long periods less harmful to your health. I bought this chair following my car accident in late August '07... and I discuss more about the chair here.
6. Cyber Power 575SL Backup Power Unit - This little baby has saved my work (and bacon) on more than one occassion during a power outage, something that seems to happen on a fairly regular basis here in the Valley. What I really appreciate is the ability to keep working at my computer for at least 20 minutes after an outage begins (the one linked here says only 13 minutes, but it costs less), which is handy when the writing is 'flowing' along nicely. It also guards against power surges, spikes, sags, and brownouts and protects your computer from those no-warning shutdowns that can be quite damaging. For less critical electrical gadgets, I use surge protector power bars.
7. SimpleTech 500GB External Hard-Drive - Traded the old Pine in for the ability to do scheduled backups. (Oh, and I AM choked... I paid $250 Canadian ($259.80 US) and it's only 167.77 US (161.43 CDN) at Buy.com. Aargh!)
8. Microsoft USB Fingerprint Reader for Windows - Although programmed to read my index, middle and ring fingerprints, it only responds to the middle. Hmmm...
9. SONY VAIO SZ Series Laptop Computer - I take this one on the road with me to conventions and also use it in the home office for video production. While travelling, I protect it with a foam sleeve that I bought from Magellan's after airport security in Toronto dropped and broke my old laptop.
10. HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One printer, fax, copier and scanner. Althugh mostly used for faxing and scanning, this is one of the first printers that has actually worked in my office for more than a couple of months. Has pretty speedy output too with 20 pages per minute for black copies and up to 13 ppm color. Here's a 20%-off web-only coupon from the HP Home & Home Office Store. Coupon code: MU6673
11. Panasonic KX-TSC14B This is a 2-Line integrated telephone with call waiting, caller ID & a speakerphone. It is also hard-wired, as the sound quality on cordless phones is too poor to produce quality webinar recordings.
12. BlackBerry® Pearl™ Red - Although I'm not fond of the ridiculously small keyboard, the Blackberry Pearl has the best sound quality of any cell phone I've ever used... which is fortunate, 'cause I would never consider using a cell phone for email and would rather chat than send an instant message. The only accessory that I have is its ecru tan leather holster
13. Digital Voice Recorder & FM Stereo Radio - This Diasonic DDR-3100 digital voice recorder is the one that was used to record Jeremy Palmer's and my "Black Friday Webinar". The link goes to an Olympus model that I've seen used by quite a few marketers and is a little less expensive than the Diasonic that I bought.
14. Sony MiniDV Handycam Camcorder DCR-HC96 - Used to produce the 'NPT Office Tour' video.
15. Sony Cyber-shot® Digital Camera DSC-T100 - The most successful promotions are accomplished when the affiliate establishes credibility with his or her audience and the easiest way to do that is to show a picture of yourself using the product. We do this all the time at Roamsters.com. The DSC-T100 is my 3rd SONY Cyber-shot digital camera and I'm not surprised that it won a CNET Editor's Choice Award. Ultimately, it is the best digital camera for my purposes with its small, lightweight design and BIG easy-to-view screen. Furthermore, Sony has made serious improvements to getting great shots in low-light situations.
16. Paper Shredder - Essential. Instead of throwing envelopes in the garbage, I use this Royal confetti cut paper shredder to shred all waste materials printed with my name and/or address to protect myself from identity theft.
17. Cork and Whiteboards - Great for making lists of the things you need to do... and not being able to bury them or turn the page and forget about them.
18. Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub -
19. Logitech Headset - For GTalking with my friends... and the occassional affiliate manager. :-)
20. D-Link Wireless Router - So I can use my laptop to comment on Oprah's message boards while watching the show.
21. Flashlight - Great for poking around in the dark under the desk in search of dust bunnies and additional USB ports.
22. Digital Coin Sorter - A spur-of-the-moment purchase that proved to be a super time saver. Rather than throw all my spare change in a ziploc bag and spend an afternoon once a year sorting through all those pennies, dimes and loonies; I now throw change in the sorter and it goes straight into the coin wrappers. UK residents should check out this coin sorter from the Argos product catalog.
23. Caselogic CD/DVD Wallets - During a recent office cleanup, I filled 5 green garbage bags with those over-sized plastic CD/DVD holders and replaced the clutter with a few of these CD/DVD wallets, each of which has the capacity to hold 208 items. There is a LOT more air to breathe in the office now.
24. TV - I am not sure why I have a TV in my office as it almost never gets turned on.
25. Candy, "Chipper" the Bear, and my picture wall - Because they make me happy. :-)