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    The Ultimate Portable Transformer Über-Station for Laptop Enthusiasts

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mr. Fox, Feb 12, 2015.

  1. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    If you have an unusual kind of setup, feel free to share it here. Here is mine.

    To view the album with annotation, visit Imgur using this link:
    Mr. Fox's Über-Station
    (unfortunately, our new XenForo software ruins the album embedding functionality)

    To view it here, open the spoiler.
    Start with an ordinary portable laptop desk
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    Unfold the "wings" (if you have them)
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    This is where "ordinary" ends and über begins
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    Add a grille... This is a ClosetMaid wire shelf cut down to size
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    Notice the nice place to store the AC adapter (instead of the floor)
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    Add a laptop cooler (optional). I like the NotePal U3 cooler best.
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    See mod #2 here: http://imgur.com/a/IGq3C#0 See mod #1 here: http://imgur.com/a/iZ192#0
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    Notice how neatly the cords are managed with the AC adapter under the grille.
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    Ready to rumble!
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    Now, flip the grille over and add the AC cooler...
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    Ready to kick butt and take names...
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    Plenty of room to use the dual AC adapter setup, too!
    [Tutorial] Dual 330W AC Adapter Mod
     
    Mr. Fox, Feb 12, 2015
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  2. 1nstance

    1nstance Notebook Evangelist

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    That's quite an usual, but also very slick setup you got there!
     
    1nstance, Feb 12, 2015
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  3. adriano_banano

    adriano_banano Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, nice table/desk you got there! DO WANT.
     
    adriano_banano, Feb 12, 2015
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