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    What accessories have you bought for your SXPS 16 and how do you like them?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by xshlomox, Aug 19, 2010.

  1. xshlomox

    xshlomox Newbie

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    I was just wondering what you guys have bought for your SXPS 16 accessory wise and how you like them. Feel free to post reviews on such accessories and comment about if you recommend them to others.
     
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    kezuk12 Notebook Evangelist

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    Shaggymac microfibre cloth - Keeps the screen nice and clean! Great for cleaning the palmrest too.
    Zalman NC-1500 - All Zalman cooling pads are awesome!
    Dell travel remote - Good for when you just can't be bothered pressing the media keys! :)

    I just need a bluetooth mouse now! My logitech VX nano isn't high tech enough for this machine!
     
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    gpig Notebook Deity

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    I didn't buy anything specifically for the XPS 1645, but I use a LapDesk. It's basically a slab of plastic with a cushion on the bottom which makes using your laptop on your lap not a burning experience. IMHO, you pretty much need a LapDesk or Cooler if you plan on using a modern "performance" laptop on your lap.
     
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    Gloomy Notebook Evangelist

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    Actually I find that even though the SXPS runs somewhat hotter than other laptops, it doesn't feel as hot on the outside.

    I have it on my lap right now. I'm in bed, leaning against the headboard with my knees propped up. The 9-cell lifts the laptop off my legs and the palm rest doesn't get hot unless I put stress on the laptop (which I'd need to be at a desk to do anyway).

    It's pretty comfortable.
     
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    Sorry for not being clear, I didn't mean that basic tasks like web-browsing are too hot to be done on your lap, but while on the subject, I find the 9-cell digging directly into my legs uncomfortable.
     
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    Gloomy Notebook Evangelist

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    Well it's definitely more comfortable without it, that's for sure. A lot warmer too.

    I'm just about ready to buy a six cell. The 9cell makes this laptop look fatter than it actually is...
     
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    I have bought a Razer Imperator mouse, i love it! I have bought Arctic Silver 5, it's only been on for a day so i havent seen that much of a difference yet and I have a belkin cooling pad but i cant really tell if it is working all that well.
     
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    Most of my time on the laptop is on my couch in front of the TV, so I have the Logitech lap desk. It's quite comfortable on your lap, and prevents your leg from blocking the fan intake vents on the bottom.

    Also, I got the Dell Bluetooth travel mouse.
     
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    Enermax Aeolus notebook cooler iwth 25cm fan, that keeps my hot Dell Xps cooler
     
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    Jhnyl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cyro LX Cooler. 3 fans...amazing LOL. And i bought a cheap keyboard protector from ebay so my keys won't scratch the screen.
     
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