The 5 Best Business Gadgets to Buy at Walmart (2011 Edition)
Last year I told you about five products that were worth a trip to Walmart -- a store that probably doesn't leap to mind when you think about business and tech products.
Gateway LT3120u 11.6-inch Laptop
More powerful than any netbook but just as compact and travel-friendly, the Gateway LT3120 packs a dual-core AMD processor, 160GB hard drive, and 11.6-inch LED-backlit screen into its three-pound frame. In other words, it has the horsepower to let you get actual work done, but it won't break your back schlepping it around the airport. Price: $348.
Lexmark Genesis S815 All-in-One Printer
This isn't just some gorgeous, futuristic-looking multifunction -- though it is that. No, the Genesis S815 also packs some state-of-the-art hardware, starting with an embedded 10-megapixel digital camera in place of the traditional roving image sensor. Translation: it's super-fast, scanning an entire document in about three seconds. Price: $269.
TomTom XL335SE
Smartphones can pull navigation duty in a pinch, but most of the time you're better off with a dedicated GPS. The TomTom XL335SE offers a spacious 4.3-inch screen, text-to-speech, and support for those awesome voice-packs I've written about. Unlike the older model I wrote about last year, this one's not refurbished -- it's brand new, yet it's priced even lower. Price: $69.Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go MiFi 2200
I hope you'll forgive a repeat item, but the MiFi 2200 is just as awesome as it was last year -- and now it costs even less. In case you're unfamiliar with the device, it creates a 3G-powered Wi-Fi hotspot for up to five devices. And unlike similar offerings from, say, Verizon, you don't need a two-year contract. Virgin Mobile charges $10 for a 10-day access pass (with limited data) or $50 for 30 days' worth of unlimited access. Buy the MiFi from Walmart and you can also choose an exclusive $20/month service option. Price: $129.
Wintec 8GB Flash Drive
Flash drives are great for everything, from safeguarding essential data to rescuing a malware-infested PC to installing Windows 7. The Wintec is a no-frills drive to be sure, but what do you expect for a mere 13 bucks? It's available in a variety of colors, so if black's not your thing, you have several other choices. Price: $13.
Well, those are my picks. Have you found any Walmart deals worth sharing? Hit the comments and tell me about them!