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    In Need Of General Laptop Accessories

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ESLE890, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. ESLE890

    ESLE890 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm in need of a laptop lock, a USB flash drive, and a USB hub.
    I'm looking at these:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817120007 (Hub)
    I only need one with 4 ports, 7 is a bit too many. More recommendations would be great :)

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233027 (Drive)
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134510 (Drive)
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148153 (Drive)


    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834999229 (Lock)
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834999227 (Lock)


    Any recommendations would be great. :eek:
     
    ESLE890, Sep 11, 2008
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  2. Wasamandrapa

    Wasamandrapa Notebook Guru

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    the USB Hub I'm not sure

    Go for the Kingston Drive: the USB connector retracts (no lost caps), great brand name.
    Go for the Cheaper Kesington: Its supposed to be more of a dissuasive than anything. If someone wants to steal your laptop no matter what they'll cut the cable regardless of its width anyway.
     
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  3. MystiklMayhem

    MystiklMayhem Notebook Consultant

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    MystiklMayhem, Sep 11, 2008
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  4. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    as far as USB hubs, just go for a reliable brand. it's also good to make sure they include a few features:
    - USB 2.0
    - can be powered by AC/wall outlet and USB
    - read some reviews and see if the particular unit has a steady/rubber base; also look for it's weight
    - add bonus would be if it had downstreaming? (forgot what it was called) capabilities; able to charge things like phones, etc, etc
     
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  5. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    the partriot xporter line of usb memory cards and the Flash voyager Gt's from Corsair are the fastest USB memory cards on the market.

    To be honest, Belkin is just branded generic Chinese stuff, and really usb hubs are very simple to make, so get what is cheap and has decent ratings.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Sep 11, 2008
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  6. built

    built Notebook Deity

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    I've been using the Kensington mini 4 port hub for about a month and hate it. Very flimsy. Feels like it could break at any time. I realize it is not a big ticket item, but I decided to try another one and I couldn't be happier. The one I bought recently is the Belkin 4 port mini USB 2.0 hub:

    http://www.buy.com/prod/belkin-usb-2-0-4-port-ultra-mini-hub-belkin-4-port-usb-2-0-ultra-mini/q/loc/101/204531509.html
     
    built, Sep 12, 2008
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