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    List of College notebook essentials

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by flybynite, May 24, 2007.

  1. flybynite

    flybynite Notebook Enthusiast

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    With many of us at NBR attending college, what would you say are the most essential items to have with your notebook in college?






    Post to help guide clueless high school graduates!!
     
    flybynite, May 24, 2007
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    nquach Notebook Consultant

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    How do you use your notebook?

    The most essential obviously is a good carrying case and a mouse.
     
    nquach, May 24, 2007
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    lukealexander Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Possibly an external hard-drive if you have a lot of data (with those fast college networks you might).
     
    lukealexander, May 24, 2007
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    a cable lock...
    possibly a docking station...
     
    taelrak, May 24, 2007
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    starcon6 Newbie

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    Get an extra or extended life battery for typing your papers outside of your room. You def need a USB mouse. No question. It also wouldnt hurt to have a wireless card (if you dont already have one).
     
    starcon6, May 24, 2007
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  6. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Docking station...especially if you have a lot of peripherals.
    Cable lock.
    External hard drive (back up important school files...I've had a drive go south before).
    Extra battery if your notebook has so-so battery life.
    Printer & Scanner
    WiFi ability is a must
     
    Greg, May 24, 2007
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    djspazy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Printer, USB Hub
     
    djspazy, May 24, 2007
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    kuksul08 Notebook Consultant

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    Mouse
    Mouse Pad
    USB Flash Drive
    Printer
    Speakers
    Cable Lock
    Power Strip
    Carrying case/backpack
     
    kuksul08, May 25, 2007
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  9. TheRunaway

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    Mouse w/ mouse pad
    Printer - I would recommend a laser... how many college courses require color prints?
    Speakers
    HEADPHONES - both to block out noise and to not disturb your roommate
    Cable lock, although I never used mine
    Carrying case
     
    TheRunaway, May 25, 2007
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  10. Bhatman

    Bhatman Notebook Evangelist

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    Cable lock - its connected now, but never used for protection (thats what im for..)
    Printer - Get an all in one, so you can scan and print (Costco usually has sales on them before leaving for College in the summer)
    Speakers- ooh tough one, either get 2.1 or be all out and get 5.1. But get something with some base as there will be times where it is useful.
    Headphones- get a good pair, no crap ones (I got Sennheiser HD580's work really well)
    Case- something that works, get something durable if your taking it to class.
    Notebook Cooler - does help, as most of the time the notebook will be in area with not much airflow.
    External Drive - get a BIG one, 100-200GB, depending on how decent your network is. There usually are share groups in the colleges you go to, so Externals are useful.
    Mouse - cable or USB, your choice.


    Depending on how your Notebook is used, most colleges will have LAN ports in the dorm rooms. With most notebooks you get wifi, so thats a second option.
     
    Bhatman, May 25, 2007
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