New laptop! Need help with accessory trio

I just ordered a Thinkpad T510, 15.6" screen. I am looking to buy a notebook cooler, speakers, and a backpack to carry it all. I want to buy it all in one place so I don't have to pay for separate shipping. I don't want high quality stuff, just something that will work and not break. Thank you very much.

 

Notebook cooler? Why? Pointless.

Speakers, there's a whole range of products you can buy. Anything from huge stereo speakers, to some $5 Chinese store specials. Take your pick.

Backpack, those are a dime a dozen. I've personally never owned a dedicated 'laptop case'. A machine like the Thinkpad, you should be able to just toss it in a backpack along with the rest of your stuff.

 

A notebook cooler is not pointless. Just because it's a Thinkpad doesn't mean I want to throw it in with everything else. I want this thing to last as long as possible, it's worth the little $ it costs for those.

 

Could you find a picture of the base of your new notebook please!

 

The main concern with the notebook base is its lack of vents, youll want something that covers a lot of space like the Zalman coolers, though they are pricey and not going to provide you with a good bang to buck ratio for effectiveness with that notebook. Checkout the Cooler Master U2, it has a large cooling surface, decent cfm and is around 25$.

 

Thank you, it was on Newegg along with some Logitech notebook speakers and a Targus 15.6" backpack, all for $75. The laptop has an i7 and not very many vents as you can see, so I'm sure the cooler will help, but any estimates on how much of a difference it will make? Thank you very much btw

 

Well newegg would be a great place to start looking. They have a great selection and free shipping on many items.

 

i doubt that laptop is going to get hot enough to cause any problems, so i wouldnt bother with a cooler. maybe raise it with some DIY legs, dvd cases, a book, bottle tops etc.
headphones are better than cheap speakers in my opinion, and i hate listening to music through tiny speakers. always, always sounds terrible, and irritates everyone around you.

 

Newegg or Amazon. Best two all-in-one bang for the buck online retailers. I have accounts with both. Also keep an eye out for sales and bundled specials.