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    What are the notebook accessories you can't live without?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Min, Mar 25, 2007.

  1. Min

    Min Notebook Geek

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    My notebook case is a cheap Targus so I won't go into it here.

    But I find the Targus X-stand indispensible. It puts the keyboard at a good angle and allows for more cooling room under my laptop.

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    I also like my Logitech wireless mouse a lot. It's this one.

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    I also have an APC notebook surge protector.
     
    Min, Mar 25, 2007
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  2. who8mahrice

    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    I use a Logitech G5 since my laptop is my gaming system, heh. And since I'm in a dorm, gotta have a notebook lock. I use a Defcon armor...probably more than necessary, but eh...haha. Other than that...no other accessories.
     
    who8mahrice, Mar 25, 2007
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  3. CWar

    CWar Notebook Geek

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    Creative I-Trigue 2200
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    The speakers on my former W3V sucks. The speakers on my soon to be A8Js is gonna suck. The speakers on any laptop is gonna suck. External speakers are just a must for me.

    Logitech MediaPlay Cordless Mouse
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    This mouse is just a must for me. I haven't come across any mice that can do as much as this one. Since I play a lot of music, I really find the skip forward and backward button really useful, the pause and play, and the volume. It's pretty much battered up right now. Mouse skates keep on falling off, colours are discoloured. But I still love it.

    Magnavox 15MF605T 15" LCD Flat Panel TV
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    I got these really cheap for about $100 2 years ago. Still keeping it. Since I live in the dorm room, I needed a small TV that can act as a TV, and a secondary monitor for dual screen. Furthermore, it's got HDTV which is really great for gaming consoles. The image quality is probably not the best, but it is justified by the features and price.
     
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  4. grumpy3b

    grumpy3b Notebook Evangelist

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    you know...thinking of it I really do not have any. Heck I really do nto have any accessories at all. Man have I gotten boring in my "old" age. I guess the closest thing to an indespensible accessory is my wifi net with all my printers networked. I would not have much of the freedom of movment I do now w/o the ability to network wirelessly.

    I sure need to follow this thread for gadgets to buy...I NEED new toys it appears.
     
    grumpy3b, Mar 25, 2007
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  5. who8mahrice

    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh! I guess I forgot about my speakers. Heh, I use a set of Z-2300s. Oh...and a printer, haha. HP Deskjet 950c.
     
    who8mahrice, Mar 26, 2007
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  6. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Laser mouse 6000 and Philips earbuds (don't remember the model number)

    I also use external USB keyboards at home and at my desk in the university (which is almost a can't live without accessory), but don't carry it due to bulkiness.
     
    PhoenixFx, Mar 26, 2007
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