What Accessories Do You Use?

Gosh! Some of you folks have a lot of accessories and I am just salivating reading all the descriptions. I am also getting a number of excellent ideas as to what to add to or replace on my list.

As of now, I have only the following for my R400:

Logitech VX Nano mouse (small form factor; I've got so used to it that I don't use the trackpoint on the Thinkpad)

Lightweight Sennheiser PMX 60 headphones. Easy to carry around. Not excellent, but certainly adequate.

A Pakuma (Choroka K1) messenger bag. It is huge and carries a lot of stuff. Initially, I loved it, but recently, it sometimes feels like a drag. Am on the lookout for a replacement. I also have the stock Lenovo (Targus) laptop bag that came with the R400, but I don't use it. Very restrictive. I also have a el cheapo notebook sleeve, which came with the Acer that I used to have earlier, which I also don't use. But again, I am looking for a replacement.

A Belkin Economy Series 3-socket (Mini) Surge Protector (In India you will definitely need this). This is the Indian version, which does not have the USB ports, but has 3 plug points where I can also plug in my phone, if required. I realized the value of this when I recently lost a laptop due to power surges. Could have got it fixed, but it would not have been worth it. I have taken out the HDD from it and use in a case as a dedicated media storage device. Size: 250 GB.

A Freecom Slim 60 GB External Drive. I am never without it.

I am also including my E63 Nokia phone (Black) in this list because I use the GPRS connection (soon to be converted to a 3G connection) to connect to the Net where net connections are not available (which is often the case in India) or are outrageously expensive (like in hotels, for example) and because I generally prefer avoiding cyber cafes.

Edit: Btw, this is what I carry with me whenever I step outside the house - be it for work, or to go to the local coffeeshop to sit and do some writing and reading.

 

Gateway NV5378u

Targus notebook backpack
Solo Check Fast notebook sleeve
Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 (bluetrack is nice)
Sennheiser HD 201 headphones (too much sound bleed and considering a replacement)
Gateway mousepad
Kensington K33404US Universal AC Adapter
Seagate FreeAgent GO 250GB external hard drive
Seagate FreeAgent GO 160GB external hard drive (currently paired with Xbox 360)
Toshiba 250GB external hard drive (hard drive inside of 320GB case)
SanDisk 2GB flash drive
Centon 32GB flash drive
Microsoft Zune (30GB, white) with Zune earbuds.
LG Chocolate Touch

 

m11xR2 (specs in sig)

ATH-M50S
WD 1TB Portable External HDD
Golla 13" MBP bag/sleeve
Dell 90W Airline/Auto/Home Slim Charger
MS 5000 Bluetooth mouse
mPCIe SDHC internal card reader with a 2GB card, currently
Dell 365 Internal Bluetooth... has almost no range with my mouse, compared to my ASUS n10j, lol...

 

(not quite sure I should chime in given the age of the thread.....oh well though...lol)

I use only a few things with my Apple/Dell -

ful 'ComMotion' messenger bag (Urban color scheme - link)
WD 500GB Portable HD (PC formatted, with its own Case Logic case, will eventually get around to getting one for my mac)
Koss UR55's
8GB 1st Gen iPod touch

 

Oh, it's not that old! I seen threads from way back 2009 resurrected!
I might as well update my accessories!

• Dell Small Nylon Case
• Dell USB Mouse
• Dell USB Keyboard
• Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000
• Flexible Keyboard
• Generic 14" Laptop Sleeve
• eBay brand Gaming Headset lol
• iCoustic iPod Speaker Dock
• Apple Universal Dock
• Lexmark X5470
• 40GB Sata USB Portable HDD
• 40GB IDE USB Portable HDD
• iPod Touch 2G 8GB
• Netcomm NB504 Wireless Router
• Some cheap Skype phone

A little more then before.

 

Alienware M15x

Laptop Bag: A cheap Targus 17" bag (just big enough for the M15x) that I picked up from ASDA for £10. Dont take the laptop out the house much, and its a pretty bland bag that doesnt scream 'Alienware Inside!'

Mouse: Logitech VX Nano. Used it on my previous laptop, and whilst I use it for gaming, I am looking round for a better mouse, but it seems cable might be the way (which puts me off), on top of being a leftie (which rules out half the mice available). Plus, I love the battery life of this!

Mouse Mat: The one that came in the Alienware box. Wasn't using one before, and now that I've got used to it, won't be using 'desk surface' again.

Headset: Logitech Clearchat PC Wireless. I wanted a wireless headset, and this is fantastic for ventrillo / skype, but lacks a bit in the sound (loud) and bass department, but otherwise fine to use whilst the missus has the television on. Looking to upgrade this when it dies / wears out / have spare money (which ever comes quicker!)

Speakers: A pair of creative 5.1 speakers I brought about 8 years ago for £30. Only use once in a blue moon, and pretty much only use it as a 2.1 set now (as fed up of trailing wires), again looking to upgrade, but not at the top of the priority list.

Gamepad: Wireless XBox360 Controller. Use it once in a blue moon (damn, one day I will play and get into GTA IV). After using Logitech products, hate the fact I have a huge 'pebble' attached to a 3 foot cable as the wireless receiver.

My next purchase though will be a 20-22" monitor, so when I am at the desk I'm not straing, looking down at the laptop screen.

Boz

 

I guess we are only going to mention laptop accessories so I will skip the stuff for my desktop or that I only sometimes use for my laptop.

Laptop: Asus G73JH-A2
loadout;

2x 500GB 7200rpm Seagate Momentus HDDs
Intel Core i7 720QM 1.6ghz Quad Core
AMD 5870M GPU
8GB RAM
1920x1080 17" LCD Screen
Asus co-branded Targus Bag


The stuff fulltime laptop use is.

Logitech G7 Wireless Mouse
Wacom Graphire 4 4"x5" Tablet
NuForce uDAC-2
Logitech Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10
2x 8GB USB Flash Drive
640GB 2.5" USB External HDD
80GB 2.5" USB External HDD
PlayStation 3 Dualshock Controller

All that stuff is in my actual bag and stays there.

 

Who needs accessories when you got an m11x?

Just a cheap HP mouse that is very portable and a book bag are my only accessories.

 

Old thread is old.

I may as well update though. I have two different setups now as well.

G73 Setup:

Laptop...of course
Logitech Z-2300 Speakers
MX Revolution

Toshiba Setup (Mobile):

Laptop
MX Revolution, when not used with G73.
Soon to be Audinst HUD-MX1 (not mobile, just as a docking station sort of concept)
Soon to be Sennheiser HD650 (same situation as HUD-MX1, will stay with USB DAC)

 

Sager NP8850 (specs in sig):

- mouse: Logitech MX400, Razer eXactmat + eXactpad
- audio: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1, Ultimate Ears MetroFi 200, Head-Direct RE2. i also ordered a pair of Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10i's from a member here, but they got lost in the mail somehow. i'm still sad about that and will probably order another set of TripleFi 10's, or something in that range soon.
- (current) cooling solutions: NZXT Cryo LX, Cool Balls, Targus X-stand, Lapinator XL
- bag: whatever xoticpc or sager sent me with my NP8850 lol
- others: Netgear WNDR3700, Rosewill 7-port USB hub, Western Digital 500GB external HDD, Office Depot rolling laptop desk

 

As my mouse Logitech Performance Mouse MX™ and Gamecom 777 as headset.

 

For my GE600:

-MSI gaming bag (Pretty spacious IMO, lotsa pockets as well plus its free )

-Razer Copperhead (One of the best mouse in the market even though it came out 3-4 years ago, I'd manage to find it during house cleaning xD)

Razer Megasoma (Newly purchased hard/soft gaming pad which is portable enough for me to bring around, surface wise is very smooth, no friction felt and its spacious enough for my copperhead to move all over it)

cheers!

 

Lost in the mail? Did you have insurance on the package? Did you get your money back? That sucks.

Also how are you liking those balls? (cool balls ) I think I was the one that recommended them to you wasnt I?

 

For my M15x(specs in my sig)
I have 500GB 2.5'' external HDD
1000GB 3.5 exterrnal HDD
Razer DeathAdder
Logitech G15
LG Flatron monitor
Senheiser headphones
8GB flash drive
2GB flash drive
And my good ol' Alienware Orion backpack

For my Toshiba NB305
Microsoft Arc wireless mouse
Dell USB keyboard (That I never use)
and a 10.1 laptop sleeve

That is basically it.
That M15x really did cost me a lot with all the peripherals I got

 

yea, man. sadly, i didn't get insurance with the package cuz it was with USPS, and i've had relatively great service from them over the years. plus it was just a small priority mail envelope. i didn't think anything would happen to it. i got them from a for sale thread, from one of the members here, so refunds were a negative.

i'm thinkin the mail carrier either stole them or misplaced them in the wrong box. when i called to tell them about my matter, they basically laughed at me for even questioning their super duper wonderful (sarcasm...much, much sarcasm...) work ethics and services. they told me that i must've misplaced them, or i'm tryin to pull some shady stuff. rude witches. i basically had to charge it to the game cuz there wasn't anything i could really do about it besides go postal (jk).

edit: forgot about the balls. i think it was u that put up a link to them in a random thread. being the cooler lover i am, i said what the heck and ordered 4 of them lol. they're actually pretty dang effective, as well as super portable/convenient. they were so portable that i replaced my already super convenient targus x-stand with them. i just leave the balls in my bag now so i'll always have some kind of cooling solution for my baby.

we installed the cool balls on 4 different laptops: my NP8850, a asus g73, a dell XPS m1530, and a 17" gateway FX (the orange one with the 9800 nvidia GPU). every laptop reported decent temp drops and alot better efficiency. my buddies were tellin me how their laptops have become much more silent now cuz fans don't have to kick in as much anymore. with cheap and effective cooling solutions like these, i see no reason to ghetto rig any kind of passive cooler.

 

m17x
Alienware Orion Book bag
Alienware Tactx Mouse
Alienware Mouse pad
Logitech G35 headphones
500gig eSATA external

M11x
Ogio hip hop messenger bag
Logitech G9x (for regular use a microsoft 3500 bluetooth mouse)
Razer Kabuto mouse pad
Alienware Tactx headphones
500gig external
Belkin 3 port mobile surge protector
100 Watt Power Inverter

Desktop
23" lG LED
G15 Keyboard
G13 Gamepad
G35 Headphones
G9x Mouse
Alienware mouse pad


Think thats it....

 

Asus G73Jh-A1:

-Razer Mamba Wireless Gaming Mouse

-Razer Vespula Dual Gaming Mouse Pad

- Shure PRO Earphones

- Bose Companion 5 5.1 Surround Speaker

-Coolermaster U2 Notebook Cooler

-Seagate Barracuda 500GB Free Agent EHDD

 

Laptop: dell xps studio 16
- Oakley Kitchen Sink: Its a beast of a backpack it holds everything with extra space.
- Zalman NC-2000: not sure yet still waiting for it
- Razer proclick mouse: This mouse is okay its slow to connect. But I just use it when my laptop is stationary.

Desktop: dell xps 420
- Logitech Anywhere MX: recently upgraded from logitech vx nano its heavier compared to it but it really does work anywhere so I don't need a mousepad. I also use this for laptop when I travel. Runs out of batteries ALOT faster then the vx nano
- Bose companion 3 v2: These have amazing bass and sound
- Bose Around ear: I recently got these they work amazing but I'm considering getting the AE2s. I use these when roomate is studying or something.
- Logitech diNovo: These have lasted me quite a bit I like how it feels. But the aluminum part is either 1) coming off/getting scrached or 2) its bending where my palms usually are.

I'll leave out flashdrives/ external hds

 

For my M11x,

A Radtech mactruck hard case,
a techair messenger bag,
some cheap custom mousemat (you know the ones where you provide the picture),
a Alienware TactX mouse (which looks suspiciously like a logitech G9 with a light up alien skull on it)

and a pair of Ultimate ears Metro Fi headphones

 

Does the Tactx respond to AlienFX? I was told it wasn't, yet the online pics make it seem like it does (like the KB is supposed to).

 

Yes, it very much does. both the mouse and keyboard do

 

Logitech K200 Keyboard
Logitech G5 Mouse
Zalman NC3000U
Audio Technica AD700/Sennheiser PC-151

 

Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
Alientware TactX mouse
Sennheiser PC 161
Rocketfish Aluminum gaming mousepad
NC2000 Cooler

 

my sig.

 

do routers count as an accessory? if so, i would like to add my Netgear WNDR3700. it's been an absolute pleasure to own. by far, the best (not to mention best lookin), and fastest, router i have ever owned.

 

Dell S2309W 23" 1080p LCD
Logitech G15
Logitech MX518
Wacom Bamboo Fun
Sony MDR-NC7 noise cancelling headphones

 

My stuff:
Belkin Messenger
Belkin Neoprene sleeve
MS Mobile Mouse 6000
Logitech M555b
Dell 5-Button BT Travel Mouse
Logitech M305
HP Comfort Mouse
Epson Artisan 810
Belkin Cushtop Notebook Stand
WD My Passport Essential 500GB Ext. HD
Logitech K350 Wireless Keyboard


Cin...

 

happy new years.

i see u picked up some new stuff.

 

Just a few adds' for accessories!! Most, I've had.

Happy New Years to you, also!


Cin...

 

Init computer bag
Microsoft Notebook Cooling base
Logitech M510
Logitech M305
19" Dell Monitor
2GB Sandisk Cruzer
500GB HD w/ Nexstar HDD enclosure(for linux)
Klipsch Image S2 earbuds
Bose Companion 3 speakers
IoGear media card reader
Targus Usb Hub

 

While my mom paid for my first laptop (see sig), I was charged with paying for all the little goodies that I'd use for it (budget of $100).

- Netgear WGR614v7 Wireless-G router, which took up half my budget
- Ativa (Office Depot) mouse (it glows blue!), now replaced by a Targus mini mouse
- some Targus 15.6" bag. Just got a Verge bag that look a little more professional than the Targus
- a 3-port USB hub, though mine is all white instead of the blue/black in the picture

On top of that, I have various cables that I have laying around: iPod connector, Sansa View connector (probably the best mp3 player I've used. too bad the battery is crap now), USB extension cable, Ethernet cable from the Xbox360 (I use wireless for it). Inside my bag, I usually have various pens, sometimes papers for school, and I keep a 2GB flashdrive with cleanup/recovery software and a Ubuntu 9.04 CD for when I have to fix a family member's computer.

 

for my only laptop (in my sig):

• Samsonite Unity ICT Formal Laptop Backpack - Black
  I bought it for my XPS, and its a tight fit with the M15x. It does fit, but I wouldnt recommend it for an M15x.
  
• MS Sidewinder Mouse
  I like it, but I'd like something even bigger (I have really large hands...) and heavier... considering a Dethadder or a RAT9.
  
• XBOX360 controller
  Best gamepad ever
  
• Philips SBC HN110 - headphones - Ear-cup, Binaural
  I really made a mistake with these... the sound is ok (just ok, not perfect), but the design is horrible. Makes my ear cartilage hurt after 2+ hours of use, and if you don't have much hair to cushion, makes the top of your head hurt too...

maybe I'm forgetting something... might edit later...

 

netgear wndr3700 wireless router
incase skateboard waterproof messenger bag
razer orochi
razer vespula
logitech wireless kb from 2002 (can't remember the model, only changed the batteries once so far)
akai apc40
vestax vcm600
akai mpk88
brother HL2270DW Laser printer
asus 21" 1080p monitor (POS cheapo monitor)
2x yamaha hs50m audio monitors
tc electronic desktop konnect 6 firewire audio interface.
7 port USB hub

I think that does it. man thats a lot of crap...

 

Eh...

- Razer Ferox Portable Speakers
- Razer Mamba Mouse
- PS3 sixaxis controller with usb cable handy :3
- Logitech G35 Headset
- Some Steelseries mousepad I got off Hirohata
- Astro Scout Backpack
- Quite rarely, Logitech G13 gamepad
- HP Photosmart C4580 Printer
- Some BenQ 24" Monitor

 

- Razer DeathAdder original
- Logitech M205
- Razer Goliatus Control Edition
- Belkin n52te
- Zalman NC2000
- BenQ G2420HD
- Canon MP460
- Altec Lansing BXR1220
- CnM External Dual Docking Station
- XBOX360 Wireless Controller
- Hori Real Arcade Pro V3 SA
- Creative X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook
- Sitecom WL-607
- Alienware Orion Backpack
- ATH-A700

That should be it...for now

 

New 'puter, new uses, new list:

*Bags*

Oakley AP 3.0 backpack

Higher Ground Lap trap (mines the 12in version)
**sadly they only make the laptrap in 13 and 15in now, I got mine years ago when 12in laptop were more popular it seems.

Targus 15.6 messenger

Speakers/Headphones:

Bose AE headphones. (Newer version of mine, but close enough.)

Ultrabase dock speakers

Docks and coolers:

x200 Ultrabase dock

Advanced Mini Dock

Modded Cryo NZXT

Mice:

Ultranav Trackpoint

Microsoft 3000 (basically carry with me, but never used)

External storage:

Western digital 750GB usb powered HDD

Antec active cooled HDD enclosure (filled with 2TB Western Digital drive and running on eSata)

Thats about all I can think of right now.

 

An update to my post here, a year later:

-I use campus WiFi now, so I don't own a router as of yet (though I'm considering getting a cheap Rosewill to put near my bed for night surfing).
-Ativa mouse is moth-balled
-Targus (and Verge) bag is moth-balled, rarely used since I stuff my laptop in my bookbag most of the time.


Currently, I use:

-Logitech G9x as my primary mouse at the desktop
-Logitech M515 and/or generic Targus mini-mouse for travel
-Thermaltake BlacX ST0005U (usually have a 500GB HDD connected)
-Bamboo Pen and Touch graphics tablet for writing and occasionally drawing
-Some Belkan surge protector
-Computer repair "kit" (bunch of tiny screwdrivers, ESD strap, screen cleaning kit)
-WD MyPassport 320GB portable HDD (moth-balled)
-spare WD internal HDD from a dead laptop, used for Windows Backup
-JVC Gumy earphones (sometimes)
-Sony MDR-NC7 headphones. I don't like them, and I might replace them soon
-a triangular piece of plastic to prop up my laptop on the desk.
-HP LaserJet P1102w (newest addition to my collection from Christmas).

Raising a dead thread from the grave since I'm curious if anyone else has updated their collection.

 

I keep the original post updated.

 

apart from the added accessories in my sig. i also have generic speakers and...uh i think that's it i don't game much on headphones. maybe in the future

 

Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse, Mousepad, erm...

Not really a lot of additional accessories.

And most of my accessories are cheap.

 

Apple wireless keyboard

Logitech G5 Mouse

Razer exact-mat

a targus cooling mat

logitech ultimate ear metrofi 170vi headphones.

Element laptop bag

and occasionally a radtech mactruck case.

 

I link my macbook pro to my 40" LCD, then use my Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mouse from my couch. The la-z-y boy setup!

 

For laptop only:

Logitech G9 or Steel Series Ikari gaming mouse
Steel Series QcK mouse pad
iBasso D3 Python USB/DAC headphone amp
Westone 4 or Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10 earphones
Zalman NC1500 cooling pad

 

HP Envy 15 (2011)
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 2nd generation Intel Core i7-2670QM (2.2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz
• 1GB AMD Radeon HD 7690M GDDR5 Discrete Graphics
• 8GB 1600DDR3MHz System Memory (2 Dimm)
• Samsung 256GB SSD 830 Series
• 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
• Radiance Full HD Infinity LED-backlit Display (1920 x 1080)
• SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• HP TrueVision HD Webcam
• Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth(R) with Wireless Display Support
• Full-size Radiance backlit keyboard

External TV: TV + Movies + Check 3D Models on AutoCAD + ETC
Samsung 55" LED 8000 Series Smart TV

TV Audio:
Sony BDV-E770W Home Theater

External Monitor: PC Gaming + TV + Movies + Check 3D Models on AutoCAD + ETC
Samsung 27" 950 Series Monitor

Laptop Audio:
Astro A40 Wireless System Headphones (Home)
Jaybird Freedom Bluetooth Headphones (Outside)

Mouse:
Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse

Mouse Pad:
Razer Kabuto Gaming Mouse Pad

External Harddrive:
Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1TB

Internet Router: On µTorrent I get up to 10 Mb/s on this baby! Only because I live in Korea!
Cisco Linksys E4200 V2 Router

Laptop Cooler:
Cooler Masters Notepal U2 Laptop Cooler

Backpack:
Lowepro CompuDay Photo 250 (Laptop + DSLR Camera bag)

 

Razer Abyssus
Skullcandy Fix
MEElectronics M31-BK
120GB Maxor External HDD
16GB ADATA USB 3.0 Thumb drive
8GB Generic Thumb Drive
HP External DVD+/-RW


Yeah, not much

 

Razer Abyssus along with some cheap mouse pad.
Astro A40 and Astro A30 headsets
Western Digital 1 TB External Drive

That's it.

 

Lenovo Series 3 Ultrabase
Locitech M705 mouse
Dell Ultrasharp U2410
Alienware mousepad (just cause I miss the power my old system provided)
HP B209a printer
Some cheap 1TB external HD

List of wants:
Wireless keyboard
Headphones

 

@bed lol
- Laptop laidback Laptop Laidback - Ergonomic Laptop Table for use as Bed stand or Laptop desk
@Home office
- Notepal U3
- Mionix Naos 5000
- Mionix zibal
- Nostromo n52TE (only used in mmo's, shooters I use the zibal)

@Work
- Case Logic RBP ( Amazon.com: Case Logic RBP-117 17.3-Inch MacBook Pro/Laptop Backpack with iPad/Tablet Pocket (Black): Computers & Accessories)
- Crumpler ( Amazon.com: Crumpler The Dreadful Embarrassment Messenger Bag: Sports & Outdoors, barely fits my sager though)
- Microsoft mini explorer mouse Amazon.com: Microsoft 2.4GHz Wireless BlueTrack Technology Laser Explorer Mouse with 30-Foot Range and Easy Battery Recharging Base (5AA-00001).: Electronics
- 1tb seagate go agent go flex USB 3
- 16gb usb drive
- sony dtr bt 21g ( Amazon.com: Sony DRBT21G/B Stereo Bluetooth Headset: Electronics Love these so much I refuse to replace them even if it's 4 years old already lol)

 

Razer Deathadder with generic mousemat
Notepal U3
USB Coffee cup warmer
Plantronics Audio Gamecom777 headset
2TB WD Caviar Black external HDD in Astone esata enclosure
8GB USB drive

 

Besides a couple of USB drives that I occasionally use all I have is the Logitech m525 mouse (just got it today to replace the MS Arc).
Just got the Asus usb bluray drive as well.