Got your shopping done yet? Most people I talk to have gotten theirs done or most of the way done. But, when I ask them what they got for themselves I get a blank look. Apparently nobody thinks that they should get themselves a gift. Well, let me offer a suggestion. Go get yourself a gift! After all, haven’t you been nice this year? I’ll even go so far as to make a suggestion: Give your self the gift of never having to use a fax machine again! Imagine if you could send a fax with the press of a button and not have to wait around to see if it got delivered. And imagine if faxes that were sent to you always got delivered with all of the pages intact and readable. It’s all possible if you follow my suggestions below.
To start with, go sign up for MyFax for $10.00 a month. MyFax® is an award-winning Internet fax service that lets you send and receive faxes through your email. MyFax provides exceptional value, a great low monthly price, and 24/7 customer support. And, although there are others providing a similar service, it’s the one that I use and therefore recommend.
Although MyFax will let you send any document that is already on your hard drive, what about documents that are in paper form? Wouldn’t you need a fax machine to send them? Nope. Not if you have a scanner. Again, there are any to choose from, but the Fujitsu ScanSnap series is the one all the rest try to beat. And can’t.
The ScanSnap comes in a version for Windows and a version for Mac. There are desktop models and portable models to choose from. The desktop models come with Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Standard which allows the scanner to save scanned documents as Adobe PDF files. All models come with Rack2Filer software which simplifies document management. The Fujitsu web site is offering a free carrying case for the Windows version of the portable scanner and a $50.00 rebate on the Windows Desktop and Mac desktop and portable versions.
So, if you’ve got MyFax and one of the ScanSnaps you won’t need to ever use a fax machine again. A side benefit is that any thing that you ScanSnap and fax will arrive looking as good as the original copy. No more messy faxes coming from you.
So, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Winter Solstice and whatever other holiday you may be celebrating! Be sure to include yourself on your gift list and get one of these. It will change the way you do business for the better. (I own 4 of these devices and have them at home, at my office, in my briefcase and at my wife’s office and have been a MyFax customer for years, so I am speaking to you from experience and as a satisfied customer)
For your convenience you can visit my Amazon Store so you can purchase the ScanSnap. You may be able to get a better price by shopping around. I’ve also provided a link to MyFax (above) for your convenience.
SMy twin and I used to get each other what we wanted ourselves- just like buying for myself, only even better!
I love it! Do you still do that?
not for the past 3 or 4 years- It served us well, though!
I usually buy myself a gift or two. This year, it is tickets to go see Wicked!
I have always given a gift to myself. Miss you Jerry!!
Michelle, I think that you'll love Wicked! We saw it a few years ago and had a great time. Loved your Jacqui Lawson card, thanks!
Goli, thanks for writing! I so miss you and chatting with you before or after a class. I hope that you and your family are doing well.
Thank you Jerry! I have wanted to go for around 18 months but finally bought the tickets! I am taking my parents. I have heard such wonderful things about it.
geesh….Jerry why didn't I think of that? Good idea!
I can manuever around. I have crutches more for balance until I feel the knee is strong enough . I am actually doing pretty well. I started the exercises the surgeon wanted me to do to keep the knee from locking up completely and they are helping.
I do buy myself a gift…this year…an I Pod Touch 32…..and tickets to Wicked !!!! I was a good girl this year LOL
Janet, you must have been VERY good! LOL
I got myself a marvelous gift this year.
I bought myself tickets to Jersey Boys and hopefully an iPhone (maybe 2 on a family plan) and a few other trinkets….even if I wasn't good, who cares…LOL I bought a bunch of stuff for others also….I'm helping to spur the terrible Florida economy…ya can't take it with ya !!!
Look forward to seeing you guys..OH i thought i bought myself that Sony Vaio yesterday, it was actually from you bought by me!
geesh….Jerry why didn't I think of that? Good idea!
Jim Lee, is your gift the fact Big Al is moving to your neck of the woods?Bonnie _ what did you get for MEEEE?Lorne I hope you like the Vaio I picked out for you ;-)Terry – Can you get out to shop or are you forced to shop online or QVC?
I can manuever around. I have crutches more for balance until I feel the knee is strong enough . I am actually doing pretty well. I started the exercises the surgeon wanted me to do to keep the knee from locking up completely and they are helping.
Hi Jerry, its great, you really shouldn't have
That's great. I had a hip replaced in March of 2003. I actually followed the DRs orders (Imagine that!) and it went flawlessly. I wish the same for you my friend. How are the pooches holding up?
Jerry – I got you the gift of good memories and endless years of friendship…priceless
Bonnie- Yes, you did! Thank you!
Jerry,
Great idea. I actually have been thinking about giving myself a wireless Hotspot MiFi for Xmas this year. I know you have one. What are you using and have you discovered any +’s or minuses, e.g. – coverage, speed, required provider plans. I have been going back and forth between the Verizon and Sprint version of the Novatel 2200. Any recommendations? Thanks, and keep up the great work providing us with insight and info. Also, when are we going to have that lunch?
Best Holiday regards,
Ted
Ted- I have been using the Sprint version. Here is a post I wrote about it some time back, https://realtytechbytes.com/own-your-own-mobile-wifi-hotspot/ Let’s hook up next week.
Best regards,
Jerry
Hello – just a quick note to say kudos for this article. Very educational.