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    So I'm buying a laptop soon, what acessories should I be looking to purchase?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by billabong7329, May 30, 2007.

  1. billabong7329

    billabong7329 Notebook Guru

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    I'm taking this away to college with me and I know I'm going to end up forgetting some accessory of some kind. So can you guys suggest things I need/would like to have in addition to my laptop?

    So far, here is what I know I need/want.

    - Laptop (Dell Inspiron E1505)
    - Laptop battery ( as well as charger for laptop and all that other good stuff that comes along with purchase of a laptop)
    - 22" Widescreen LCD (thats more of a want than a need, but meh)
    - 50 pack of DVD-r (not sure which media is best in the DVD format, there are so many and they are confusing, help?)
    - surge protector
    - mouse and keyboard (again, I'd love some recommendations.)
    - Laptop backpack (thinking about a Targus, but not sure)
    - TV Tuner (thinking about the Hauppage USB stick)
    - Laptop skin (skinit.com , either a cuban flag, my college's jersey, or the Saints logo)


    Can't think of anything else. What else do you guys use with your laptop?
     
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    LFC Ex-NBR

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    I'd get a (cheap?) sleeve. It will protect it from light scratches and spills. Good for when being bumped in your bag or whatnot :)

    Possibly portable speakers and/or headphones. An external mouse is great (I have 2!! :D Both a gaming mouse and VX Rev for office). All depends on your budget of course and preferences. Different shape between brands, wired/wireless

    As for DVD+/-, there are subtle differences but tbh you have a laptop which can read both. I wouldn't be concerned about - or + ~ I've used both no problems. Get a decent brand is imo more important. Sony and Verbatim are nice (at a good price!)
     
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    billabong7329 Notebook Guru

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    Alright, thanks for the info on the DVDs.

    I guess I'll have to look into getting a sleeve. Haven't ever looked at those before. I also completely forgot about a good set of headphones. I would get a decent set of speakers, but I'll be living in a dorm with a roommate so I assume a good set of headphones would make more sense.
     
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    billabong7329 Notebook Guru

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    The only things I'm getting from Dell are the laptop, the monitor, and the battery.

    Also, thanks for the recommendations on those two items. I was expecting much more expensive items.
     
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