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    What accessories should I get?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Deadbolt360, May 22, 2006.

  1. Deadbolt360

    Deadbolt360 Notebook Evangelist

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    What accessories should I get when I get my laptop?

    If I got the E1705 (w/7900gs), what should I get?

    If I got the Asus Z96J, what should I get?

    Any comments or tips from people who own E1705, S96J (almost identical to Z96J) would be appreciated. Also anyone with something productive to say.
     
    Deadbolt360, May 22, 2006
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  2. dlstorm

    dlstorm Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not sure about brand-specific accessories, but since my new laptop arrived in March I have accumulated the following:

    -160 GB Seagate external HD and Ghost software for backups
    -logitech V200 wireless optical mouse
    -Creative Audigy PCIA sound card and headphones
    -PCIA flash card reader for photo downloads
    -Targus laptop bag
    -small Canon photoprinter to take in RV
    -Watson 512MB USB MP3 player
     
    dlstorm, May 22, 2006
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  3. dlstorm

    dlstorm Notebook Consultant

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    Oh, and forgot most important new accessory, a WRT54g Linksys wireless router.
     
    dlstorm, May 22, 2006
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  4. Deadbolt360

    Deadbolt360 Notebook Evangelist

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    any other suggestions?
     
    Deadbolt360, May 22, 2006
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  5. Deaddy

    Deaddy Notebook Consultant

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    I got a Linksys wireless router, Targus bag/case, Logitech V400 mouse.

    You might want a usb flash drive.
     
    Deaddy, May 22, 2006
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  6. Kilim

    Kilim Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I am planning to get the Belkin Pre-N wireless router :D

    I purchased a Kensington Contour Backpack for mine and a razer Copperhead mouse.
    (have a Logitech G7 on my desktop at this time and debating on which will go on which)
     
    Kilim, May 22, 2006
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  7. d12ag0n49

    d12ag0n49 Notebook Consultant

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    i got the linksys WRT54g router, a 14" sumdex impact guard case, Radtech Screensavr, logitech v270 bluetooth mouse, logitech headset, and 2x1gb corsair valueselect ram chips. I got all this a month ago for my W3J, which should be arriving this Friday from PROPortable.
     
    d12ag0n49, May 22, 2006
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  8. mZimm

    mZimm Notebook Evangelist

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    Gotta get a nice mouse; I've got the MX518 personally. If you like wireless, can't go wrong with the G7. If you're a gamer; or just like having ultra-1337 stuff, check out the G15 keyboard. It's the best keyboard I've ever used, is completely worth every penny. If you're not a gamer though, you probably wouldn't appreciate it as much.

    If you're an audiophile, or plan on using external speakers; I'd get an external sound card.
     
    mZimm, May 22, 2006
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  9. jisc

    jisc Notebook Enthusiast

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    My laptop accessories
    1. 2 wired cheap mouse and 1 wireless cheap mouse
    2. Card reader
    3. 80GB 2.5" Seagate HD
    4. BT Dongle
    5. Hedgren backpack

    Planning to buy.
    1. Logitech v200 or v500 mouse
    2. 2 inclined notebook cooler, 1 for office and 1 for home
    3. webcam
    4. BT Stereo headphone
     
    jisc, May 23, 2006
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  10. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    I also recommend a good mouse and notebook case. Even if you don't plan on moving the machine all that often, a notebook sleeve will protect it from dust and scratches when not in use.

    After that, an external drive... especially if you are taking your notebook on the road. While your hardware can be insured/replaced, your data can't... and an external hdd makes backups quick and painless.
     
    TedJ, May 23, 2006
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