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Treo-Gear.com adds the Palm Treo 700w Smartphonethe first Palm phone device available on Windows Mobile platformto its already vast selection of Treo devices. The Treo 700w is a full-featured phone with easy-to-navigate features and high-speed CDMA networking capabilities that successfully combines phone, email, organizer, messaging, Web browser and camera in one small device.

“With the Treo 700w, users get the power of a Windows Mobile environment with the speed of high-speed, broadband internet access and the one-handed navigation of a Treo Smartphone,” says Jennifer Bean, IS Director of eCommerce at Treo-Gear.com.

Treo 700w Accessories, such as a 512 MB or 1 GB expansion card, Bluetooth headsets, optional screenguards and versatile cases make the 700w’s functionality truly exceptional. Plus the device’s integrated QWERTY keyboard with 5-way navigatorWindows Mobile 5 action keysin the center of the phone allows users to access everything with one hand. Scroll messages, scan Web pages, read documents and find phone numbers easily.

Central to the device’s functionality is an enhanced Today Screen system, a Windows Mobile-based experience that gives users access to their phone numbers, calendar appointments, unread emails, Web searches and more without the need to go through a menu screen.

“We are pleased to offer this user-friendly, high-functioning device and huge selection of quality Treo accessories to our customers,” Bean says. “This ultra-portable device allows users to stay in touch with home and office while on the go without the need of a laptop.”

For quick information access and versatile usability, The Treo 700w Smartphone is Palm’s first to integrate EvDO, the latest generation of high-speed CDMA networks, which supports download speeds of 400-600 Kbps. The device has 128 MB of memory, 60MB user storage and a 1.3 megapixel camera with 2x zoom.

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When you’re preparing for CCNA and CCNP exam success, the best investment you can make is to put together your own home lab. There is no better way to learn Cisco technologies and prepare for the CCNA, BSCI, BCMSN, CIT, and other exams than by working with the many protocols and services you’ll need to master in order to pass the exams.

One of the most popular articles I’ve written over the few years dealt with buying and configuring a Cisco router as a frame relay switch. That article is still available on many websites (including my own), but I want to remind you that just because you configure a router as a frame relay switch, that doesn’t mean you can’t use it as a home lab router, too!

The global command “frame-relay switching” allows a Cisco router such as a 2520 or 4000 to perform just that, frame relay switching, but this command doesn’t disable IP routing. Depending on the router model you use, you will most likely have some extra serial connectors as well as an ethernet port that you can use with your other routers in your home lab.

Let’s say you have a 2520 router as your frame relay switch. This switch has four serial ports and an AUI port. You could connect to up to four routers to the 2520’s serial ports in order to serve as the frame relay switch for those other routers, and still assign an IP address to the ethernet port and run a routing protocol on the 2520. If you’re connecting to less than four other routers as the frame relay switch, you can assign IP addresses to the leftover serial ports as well.

A frame relay switch is a tremendous addition to a CCNA / CCNP home lab, and if you use it as both a frame switch and a router, you get double the bang for your home lab buck!

Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933, is the owner of The Bryant Advantage, home of free CCNA and CCNP tutorials, The Ultimate CCNA Study Package, and Ultimate CCNP Study Packages.

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Washing your own windows can be an unwelcome chore. It can also be dangerous if you have windows that are tall or higher than the ground floor. Using long ladders to access them can be pose a risk to your health. Washing windows is also a time-consuming and tedious task. Without the proper equipment, it can take much longer and not be as high quality as if you went with a window cleaning service. Window cleaning services specialize in safely and effectively cleaning windows. They will have the necessary tools and supplies to complete a quality job. Before hiring one, there are several things to consider.

Many home cleaning companies also offer window washing as an added service. There are also those that specialize strictly in window washing. Either one is acceptable as long as they have the necessary experience. An experienced window washer will ask a variety of questions or take a visual inspection before quoting on the project. Determining cost factors include the type of windows, quantity, size and amount of dirt. Some types of windows will require specialized cleaning and especially dirty windows may require power washing, which can increase the expense.

Choose a window washer who is fully insured and bonded. There is potential for damage if windows are not cleaned properly, so ensure you are covered. Make sure you get an estimate in writing. This should include a detailed description of the work to be done, the cost for the project and time frame for completion. Also be sure they have proper equipment to protect surrounding areas for damage and that they are responsible for thoroughly cleaning up after the job is complete.

Ask friends or family for recommendations. Obtain several quotes before deciding on a company. Make sure the company will provide a free estimate. This is standard but it is wise to verify before incurring any unnecessary costs. Ask for references and follow up on them to ensure they have happy customers. A service that has been in business for a long time is a better option than a newly formed one because they will have a proven track record.

Window washing can be a time consuming, difficult chore. Many people opt to hire a window cleaning service as opposed to doing it themselves. With a good company, you will get a job that shows quality work completed in a timely manner. They will be able to accomplish the job safely and assure you that any damages will be taken care of.

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