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The Best Products of 2003: Page 6 of 6

Solution providers searching for a robust file server with a rich feature set and low cost to sell to small businesses don't have to look any further than Hewlett-Packard's TC2120.
This model enables solution providers to bring real enterprise-class server capabilities to their small-business customers. It comes bundled with Microsoft Small Business Server 2003, which speeds setup and provides an array of business features.
Sporting an easy-open case, with ample room to add or switch out components, the HP TC2120 is a fine starting point for any small business. Also, its low noise makes it an ideal option over server appliances.
The $1,669-tested configuration included a 2.66-GHz Pentium 4 processor, 1 Gbyte of RAM and a pair of 40-Gbyte ATA drives, providing adequate performance for most smaller networks. HP offers a broad range of support for solution providers through its PartnerOne channel program, including compensation tools, customized marketing assistance and online sales and technical resources.Full article>>

STORAGE Maxtor's OneTouch 250-Gbyte external hard drive ($349.95)

Hassle-free, removable, affordable and easy to use out of the box,that's what Maxtor's OneTouch 250-Gbyte external hard drive is and why it bested all others in the category for storage product of the year.
The OneTouch is aimed squarely at the SMB environment, where many companies' storage solutions are being taxed by increasing demand.
Installation of the OneTouch hard drive is plug-and-play. Just install the software, plug the unit into a USB or FireWire port and launch the configuration wizard from the accompanying CD on an attached PC. The storage device is designed to work on a variety of platforms, Macintosh included.
Integrators will find that the OneTouch's ease of use is unmatched: The drive can be set up in a matter of minutes, and it is a breeze to master its management capabilities. The concise documentation that accompanies the unit underscores its consumer-product roots.
Maxtor gives solution providers sales and marketing funds, technical assistance, and online technical and sales resourcesFull article>>

WIRELESS
D-Link Systems' AirSpot DSA-3100 ($599)

As they drop in price and increase their feature sets, wireless gateways are becoming a boon for small businesses eager to increase worker productivity. With this need in mind, CRN Test Center engineers sifted through an assortment of wireless gateways seeking devices that are hassle-free and easy to set up and offer wide coverage and strong security at a reasonable price.
That describes D-Link Systems' AirSpot DSA-3100 to a T. D-Link's gateway can support wired or wireless networks and is clearly aimed at the small- to midsize-business market, offering the ability to authenticate and authorize up to 250 users with support for 50 simultaneous users.
The networking gateway incorporates a firewall, DHCP server and router. The gateway can maintain up to 10 guest accounts, which can be useful for companies that provide off-site training and/or have users that need to log in to the network on a temporary basis. The Web-based management console is straightforward and easy to navigate. Network-savvy users should have no trouble configuring the unit, although wizards are available to assist in the configuration.
A wide range of sales and marketing materials and technical resources are available to solution providers via D-Link's two-tier channel program and on its Web site. The vendor's field-based engineers provide pre- and post-sales technical support, and dedicated account representatives offer sales and marketing assistance.Full article>>