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    Most useful item you have

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

  1. the_flying_shoe

    the_flying_shoe Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking to buy some accessory, but if there is nothing really good out there to spend the money on, I'll just save it.

    So try to persuade me with the most useful item you have (keep the prices reasonable).
     
    the_flying_shoe, Sep 11, 2008
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    A decent bag. Thats if you need it. By decent I mean good protection for the notebook, comfortable to wear and good capacity, also good quality materials and good compartments.
     
    Johnny T, Sep 11, 2008
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  3. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    The most useful thing I have is my headphones. Everyday at work I long to listen to them, I enjoy them an insane amount. Most things I have more fun wanting to have them then I do actually having them. So my most useful(or funnest) accessory is my headphones. Oh, they're Ultrasone HFI-780's and you can find them for $181 shipped to the cont. usa.
     
    Syndrome, Sep 11, 2008
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  4. MystiklMayhem

    MystiklMayhem Notebook Consultant

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    well, what do you NEED?

    my list :
    1. Portable hard drive (usb powered) ~$60.00 for a 120 gb passport
    2. Good Chillpad ~ $50.00 for a zalman nc1000
    3. Wireless mouse ~ Logitech vx nano $70.00
    4. Headphones ~from target $10.00
    5. Speakers ~Logitech x540 on ebay for $60.00
    6. Security lock / cable (pref. with motion sensor) Targus defcon 1 - $15.00
    7. USB Hub (2.0) Belkin USB powered swivel hub - $30.00
    8. Flash drives - depends what size?
    9. A Good bag, i have 1 messenger and 1 backpack :] Targus/Swiss ?
     
    MystiklMayhem, Sep 11, 2008
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  5. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    Most useful for a laptop?

    A bag as Johnny already mentioned. I use a Swissgear backpack.

    And a mouse. I hate the touchpads. See sig but I've got a kick-*** Steelseries Ikari on order.
     
    Signal2Noise, Sep 11, 2008
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  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hmmm..let's see:

    Messenger bag/backpack (Messenger bag Mobile Edge - I think $60, Backpack -Synergy Swiss Gear - $49 @ buy.com)
    Wireless BT Mouse (Microsoft 5000) I think they are like $29 @ Amazon
    Good Ear Buds (I didn't invest, came with my lappy, and they work great for me - Creative ones)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 11, 2008
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  7. K-TRON

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

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    most useful thing,
    well in my books its at least three EBM papst fans which can push over 3000cfm, to make your laptop hover ;)

    a cooling pad is a good idea if your system runs on the hot side.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Sep 11, 2008
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  8. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    TV Tuner.... cant live without my Heroes, 24, House....
     
    paper_wastage, Sep 11, 2008
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  9. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Lets see I have a couple of things...
    1. My Ipod Video
    2. Sony FE890 Laptop
    3. External 500GB HDD
     
    azntiger1000, Sep 12, 2008
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  10. the_flying_shoe

    the_flying_shoe Notebook Evangelist

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    Not bad, not bad...

    I've already got a pair of nice Sony noise-cancelling headphones, and storage isn't much of a problem for me. I'm considering getting a Zalman cooler and mouse (the deathadder is lookin' good). Speakers seem OK, and I've had my eye on the "Logitech X-540" 5.1 speaker set. I also don't need a TV, as there is one downstairs :)D)

    keep 'em comin.
     
    the_flying_shoe, Sep 12, 2008
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  11. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    That would be my opposable thumbs, of course.

    As for my notebook, hmmm, Lapboard? Cooler? Backup Drive? Software? Pelican Hard Case? Tough call!
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Sep 12, 2008
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