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    The new setup

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by polomaan, Jul 25, 2006.

  1. polomaan

    polomaan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok guys I just ordered my sweet notebook and bought a 19 in widescreen LCD to use with it at home. Thanks for all the help in deciding! Now that is taken car of... what keyboard / mouse / ??? do you recommend for my setup? What kind of adaptor or hub for all of my perif's could I look into? Thanks again and I listed the specs for my new HP below. (I know I paid more at Costco than HP.com but it's all about the return policy :D )

    Configuration Summary :hp:

    Selected Features:
    Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2050 (1.60 GHz) :centrino:
    2.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024MB)
    100 GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
    LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
    128MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7200 :nvidia:
    Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network w/Bluetooth
    14.1" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800)
    Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
    Microsoft(R) Works/Money
    HP Mobile Remote Control
    6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam

    Included Features:
    HP PhotoSmart Premier
    HP QuickPlay
    1 Expansion Port 3 connector
    1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
    3 USB 2.0 ports
    IEEE 1394
    1 Consumer IR (Remote Receiver)
    S-video TV-out port
    5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader
    Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers
    Touch Pad with dedicated vertical and horizontal Scroll Up/Down pad
    101 key compatible
    65W or 90W AC adapter
    1-year limited H/W warranty
    90-day S/W warranty
     
    polomaan, Jul 25, 2006
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    THere is the Dell hub you could have purchased. Targus makes a port replicator, and so do other companies, but these seems to be pretty much just a rehash of USB ports and a useless PS/2 port or something else.

    Best to get the official Dell docking station. It will at least have a charger and some other neat features.

    As far as mice, there are a lot of portable options. It depends on your personal feel. Go to a store and check them out.
     
    Gautam, Jul 29, 2006
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  3. Daetlus

    Daetlus Notebook Consultant

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    Eh, it looks like he has an HP.

    HP sells an expansion bay that plugs in to the expansion port on the notebook, it'll transfer video at real resolutions (unlike those generic ones) has built in speakers, and can also hold HDD's. As far as I know they are the only company with such an option

    http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s..._type=product_detail&product_code=ES234AA#ABA

    This is the right bay for a DV6000 which you seem to have based on the webcam/mic
     
    Daetlus, Jul 30, 2006
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