Great gifts for the home office

Home Office Computing, Dec, 1990 by Lisa Thomas

Not for Appointments Only. This handsome 1991 Computer Desk Reference and Appointment Calendar is a great gift for computer professionals and enthusiasts. The calendar section contains plenty of room to list all your engagements and notes. The reference section is loaded with computer-industry information, mini travel guides, toll-free airline and car-rental numbers, and much more. $20. From Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399; (800) 637-7377.

Forgo Formatting. Maxell's Preformatted RD Series Disks eliminate the time-consuming chore of formatting each disk. Low- and high-density 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch disks are available for IBM PCs and compatibles. Disks can be easily reformatted if necessary. $16-$43. From Maxell Corp. of America, 22-08 Route 208, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410; (800) 533-2836.

Laptop Luggage. There's plenty of room to store your laptop and all your business accessories in this water-resistant LapTop Computer Carrying Case. It features interior organizers for your disks, folders, and pens. Use the zippered compartment and large front pocket for any additional essentials. $85. From Computer Coverup, Inc., 2230 S. Calumet, Chicago, IL 60616; (800) 282-2541.

These Desk Accessories Are Clearly Designed with Practicality in Mind. Add a trendy touch of flair to your workspace with a Paper Clip Holder, Pen Holder, or Horizontal or Vertical File. Constructed from 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick clear or black acrylic, these desk accessories are sturdy as well as stylish. $7-$65. From Votaw Corp., P.O. Box 10479, Aspen, CO 81612; (800) 825-2424.

Spelling Made Easy. Stuff your Christmas stocking with this handheld 32-character display ESC90 Electronic Spelling Checker. It also features a 600,000-word thesaurus, a data bank with 5K of memory, and a calculator. $130. From Royal Consumer Business Products, 765 U.S. Hwy. 202, Somerville, NJ 08876-1289; (201) 526-8200.

Rock and Roll Away Leg and Foot Fatigue. Comfort is important when you spend a lot of time at your computer. Restricted leg movement and lack of proper blood circulation caused by sitting in the same position for long periods of time can lead to leg and foot fatigue. The Dynamic Footrest Massager can help relieve this strain in two ways. Use the foot rocker to elevate and adjust your feet to a comfortable angle. Turn the unit over and glide your feet over the wooden wheels to roll away tension and enjoy a relaxing foot massage. $50. From ERGO-NOMIC Inc., 4102 E. 7th St., Suite 260, Long Beach, CA 90804-5310; (800) 829-8951.