Hi - I'm hoping I'm not repeating something from a previous post but I thought it might be helpful to other aspiring VAs to say what equipment we all use. I know that I certainly would have found it helpful when I was setting up. Anyway, here goes me:
Laptop (Dell Vostro 1500) for day to day use
Desktop (Dell) for back up
Back up hard drive
Printer/photocopier/Scanner (all one machine)
High spec colour printer
Blackberry Pearl (couldn't live without it anymore!)

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Diane Murray, Scotland
www.theadministrator.co.uk

Dell desktop
Toshiba laptop (I keep everything on the desktop and use logmein to access it from the laptop for security reasons)
Color hp deskjet printer
B/W Brother laser printer
Heavy duty scanner w/ flatbed and page feeder
Logitech headset for use w/ skype
HTC Pro smartphone (this is my business phone line)

I used to have an HP multi-function machine, but it was crap, so I traded it in for the heavy duty scanner instead. If I need to send a fax I just scan it and send it via MyFax.

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Rebecka Melson ~ Virtual Business Services

- 17" Lenovo laptop for everyday w/ external 10-key
- Mac desktop for backup, special projects, + QB
- LCD monitor
- Wireless network
- External Graphics/Drawing Tablet (as needed + for fun)
- Logitech Headset/Cam for Skype (as needed)
- Brother b+w laser (small format)
- Epson color inkjet (small format)
- HP flatbed scanner (small format)
- HP fax (small format)
- Shredder (paper, discs, etc.)
- External HD
- Flash drive
- LG enV cell (main ofc line)
- Phone/Fax line (as needed)
- Cuisanart(sp) coffee maker...
- Gas-powered snow thrower/auger...
(just making sure you're awake)

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shana
www.shanafore.com

I forgot.. I have a shredder too... and a small color tv because I spend most of my time in the office.

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Rebecka Melson ~ Virtual Business Services

dell inspirion laptop
Canon all in one printer/scanner/copier
Philips voip321 phone for skype and business phone line
My iPhone
Shredder
Business card scanner for clients who want a database from their business cards
External hard drive for backup

I really want a desktop so this will be my next purchase

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Kelly
www.kellycairns.co.uk

Currently use:
Dell Optiplex desk top computer with dual monitors
Dell Vostro Notebook with roll-up keyboard
Lots of memory sticks
Kodak digital camera
HP LaserJet printer
HP All-in-one printer/fax/copier
Flat-bed scanner
MagicJack
Land line telephone
Blackberry (when on-the-road)
Shredder
Document binding system
Vibrating chair seat and back pad
Voice activated tape recorder (I talk to myself a lot)
Huge library of reference books

Next purchases:
Color laser printer
Video camera
iPod
Trying to justify a Margarita Maker

Jenny

Originally Posted by Offsite Office Professionals

Trying to justify a Margarita Maker Jenny

Do it!!

It would make for great FACs!

Lezly

My office equipment is:
Dell Desk Top
HP Desk Top
Sony Laptop
Toshiba Laptop
HP OfficeJet with automatic feeder for scanning and copying and is networked
Vonage Router
Stamps.com postage scale
Two filing cabinets - one for customer supplies, one for my supplies
AT&T Phone - Dect 6.0 technology
Cell phone - aka SmartPhone with Word, Excel, etc. on it.
Internet connection via cable
Internet connection via Verizon Wireless USB727 Modem - this works great when on vacation, events, etc. Also acts as a backup in case the cable internet goes out.
Shredder
Memory sticks
Digital Camera
800 phone number that includes electronic fax
Reference Books
Office Chair that has seen better days
Adding Machine

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Mary Hettwer
Hettwer Virtual Office

Goodness you ladies have a lot of STUFF
Here is everything we have specifically for WORK:

VAIO laptop
Toshiba laptop [that has just died and will be replaced with a Macbook]
HP all-in-one printer, scanner, copier [that I never use]
HP laptop
External hard drive
Wireless router

I do want to get a Skype phone but otherwise, that's it.

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Toshiba lap top computer
HP all-in-one printer, scanner, copier
Memory sticks
Digital camera
Cell phone
Shredder
Searching for back-up computer