Organizer and Calendar Refills for 2009

For everyone out there who is as busy as we are, you know that 2008 is flying by and showing no signs of slowing down. It's not too early to get ready for the new year by getting calendar and organizer refills that extend all the way to 2010! All of the major planner, organizer, and calendar companies have released their 2009 products already, so depending on the product you are using you can be sure to beat the rush and get the corresponding refills with no hassle.

If you use an organizer or planner by At-A-Glance, Day Timer, or Day Runner, you can find the refill you need here. Make sure you pay careful attention to exactly the size and planner option you choose, whether it is daily, weekly, or monthly -- or a combination of two -- so that it will match the type you already have and are used to. The sizes correspond to the size of planner, the number of holes and other factors that ensure you are getting a refill that will fit inside your existing planner. If you don't have a planner at all and are gearing up to get organized in 2009, we have you covered there too with great planners for any style, from corporate to collegiate.

Desktop calendars may not be used yet, but it's better to be prepared, and we have all of the most popular brands and styles for your desktop so you can be ready when 2009 hits. Check out our calendar desk pads, and refilled, wall calendars and refills and more. If you have any trouble finding what you need, just let us know and we will be happy to assist you. Remember to stock up your entire office to take advantage of free shipping on orders over $75 and quantity discounts on most items.

We'll be ready when the calendar rolls over to 2009, and we hope to help you be ready too!

CD & DVD Media

With today's technology and the ever-increasing availability and affordability of drives that read and write CDs and DVDs, it is cheaper and easier than ever to backup, store, transport, and share your files, pictures, videos, music and data. Most computers today come with at least a CD-RW drive, most of which can be upgraded to a CD/DVD-RW combo drive at little cost. For those out there looking for a way to unload gigabytes of data and files from their computer without deleting or having to get another hard drive, storing that information on writable CDs and DVDs is a low-cost and convenient answer. At Office-Supplies.us.com, as usual, we have you covered with CD & DVD media of all kinds and at great prices.

CD-RW Discs: Great for burning music and sharing or backing up photos and files of all kinds, CD-RW discs are still the most-used form of media by the mainstream consumer. We offer writable and rewritable CDs from trusted brands like Compucessory, Imation, and Maxell so you know you will have reliable and high-quality CDs that, if protected and stores properly will keep your information safe and sound. With capacities around 700MB/80minutes, these discs are enough to hold a ton of information and save space on your hard drive.

DVD-RW Discs: With files and movies getting larger and larger, many have moved up the ladder to storing these types of files on writable DVDs because of the much larger capacity they have -- up to almost 5GB! Even full-length movies can be safely copied and stored on these discs. Make sure you that you check what compatibility your DVD-R or DVD-RW drive has and get the DVDs that will match. Also pay attention to the speed on the discs as this will determine the maximum speed at which they can be written to. We have spindles with as many as one hundred discs so you can stock up and not have to worry for a long while. At only $40 or so for a 50 pack, these discs are much more affordable now than ever, so grab them enjoy the increased space they offer.

As always, enjoy our bulk discounts and let us know if you have any questions about what kind of CD or DVD discs you should get. Thanks for shopping at Office-Supplies.us.com – your source for office supplies of all kinds!

Cash Registers and Cash Handling Supplies

A lot of people who contact us with feedback about our website tell us that they are surprised and impressed with the sheer breadth of our product offerings. Everything from pens to printers can be found, and supplies and equipment to run nearly any kind of business of any size. Part of our goal in writing this blog is to call attention to categories of products within our selection you may not be aware of, and this week we highlight our selection of cash registers and cash handling supplies for those of you who are running store front business that require the accounting for and transportation of coins and cash, and the efficient processing of cash sales with an electronic cash register.

Many believe that electronic cash registers are expensive to buy and use, but this is not necessarily the case. Our selection of electronic cash registers by Sharp and Casio proves that, depending on what your needs are, you can get a quality cash register for your business or store at an affordable price. Check out the Sharp XEA102 for an example; with 80 price look ups, this register is the perfect solution for a small business or store. It has a 14mm large display, with departments and an auto tax system with two tax tables and more. At only $135.16, startups and stores can get going without breaking the bank on equipment. For stores who need more robust cash registers with more features and advanced capabilities, we carry models up to the $450 range with thermal printing, dual roll register tapes and more. Also don't miss our electronic check writers and the supplies we have for keeping them running.

If you aren't running a business or store, but need supplies for handling, transporting, and/or storing cash and coin, we have all of the supplies you need. We have lockable cash boxes for storing money made at fund raisers, swap meets and the like, as well as cash handling bags, sorters, and straps. Make sure you aren't being taken in with counterfeit currency detectors, and keep track of your sales and transactions with sales forms and form refills.

Should you have any questions about any of the above-described products, consult the products for specific details and specs, and ask our knowledgeable sales staff if you have any trouble finding what you need. Remember we offer quantity discounts and fast, affordable shipping -- including free shipping on orders over $75. Thanks for checking in, and we hope you will continue to use Office-Supplies.us.com for all of your office supply needs.

Computer Supplies - Keyboards & Mice

Anyone who has been using a computer for years and uses one all day every day can likely tell you how much if a difference there is between a 'stock' keyboard and mouse and even slightly-upgrade models that are designed for speed, comfort, and longer life. Whether you are sick of an aging, clunky keyboard at home or you are a business owner looking to purchase peripherals like keyboards and mice for your employees' computers, we've got you covered with keyboards and mice in all shapes, sizes, and configurations. Quality peripherals will last longer, and increase productivity as they reduce latency, typing and mousing mistakes, and generally make working on a computer more enjoyable.

The first thing to consider is what kind of connection you want in a keyboard or mouse. You can go with the traditional and still-used PS2 connection, which virtually all desktop computers still support. The advantage here is that you never have to worry about compatibility when moving the peripherals from one computer to another; the PS2 connection will always be present. Alternatively, you can go with USB connections, which are almost always supported by desktop PCs and Macs and, more importantly, also present on laptop computers as well. This way, you won't have to worry about finding a specific mouse if you need to bring one with you and your laptop. Finally, you can go with a wireless connection via a USB or PS2 receiver/transmitter. Wireless / cordless mice are nice for desk configurations where space is at a premium and a corded solution is impractical. However, you must be careful if you are going to have several computers near each other with all of them using a cordless / wireless solution, because sometimes cross interference can occur.

One advantage that getting new mice and keyboards can offer is the ability to have extra, programmable buttons that can help you complete tasks more quickly. Take this cordless mouse by Fellowes, which has advanced optical technology, and five programmable buttons using the Fellowes mouse software. Solutions like this one can help you by allowing you to "macro" common tasks via the programmable buttons. The same goes for this optical keyboard/mouse combo which has 18 multimedia function keys to give you complete control straight from your keyboard.

If you have any questions about what kind of mouse and/or keyboard will work best for you, just let us know. Remember we offer bulk discounts on all products and free shipping on orders over $75. Thanks for reading and we hope you enjoy your new computer peripherals!