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MBP Ultimate Accessories

lego8

lego8

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Hi all,

I'm getting a new 15.4" MBP soon and I'd like to accessorize it. What are the best cases, sleeves, apps, protectors, etc. for the machine?


Thanks for your help,
lego8
 
Get an external hard drive for Time Machine. I have the Incase sleeve and bag for taking it around and I love those. If you use it at home you should get something along the lines of the iLap for easier viewing, a keyboard and mouse (I have a the aluminum wireless keyboard, wired Microsoft mouse).

I've been trying to accessorize as well :D.
 
dimonay said:
I have the Incase sleeve and bag for taking it around and I love those.
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I bought a Speck case yesterday. Do you know if the MBP will fit inside another case (like a Booq or Incase sleeve) with the Speck Hard Case on?
 
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I don't know about a Booq, as their sleeves are fairly form-fitting for the MBP, but the inCase sleeve is looser. I wouldn't be surprised if the MBP+Speck fit inside one of those.
 
My MBP fits pretty snug into the Incase, but there is SOME room. It stretches a little so I think you'd be good putting the Speck-cased MBP into one.

Booq I'm not sure about.
 
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An large external Firewire HDD (helpful for storage and Time Machine), a good wireless mouse (banish the wires), a sleeve customised for MBP (typical PC 15.4" laptop sleeves are too big), extra RAM, a keysaver (for spill protection), palm rest guard and mouse pad/button protector (avoid discoloration from sweat).

USB hubs are not strictly necessary unless you really need it, but if you do, get a powered one just in case. There are Bluetooth mice and Firewire devices so you can try to maximise the use of the empty ports.
 
tanjacob said:
An large external Firewire HDD (helpful for storage and Time Machine), a good wireless mouse (banish the wires), a sleeve customised for MBP (typical PC 15.4" laptop sleeves are too big), extra RAM, a keysaver (for spill protection), palm rest guard and mouse pad/button protector (avoid discoloration from sweat).

USB hubs are not strictly necessary unless you really need it, but if you do, get a powered one just in case. There are Bluetooth mice and Firewire devices so you can try to maximise the use of the empty ports.
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no hub can charge your ipod for instance.
i have had 5 diffrent hubs which i returned all because they wouldn't do it and said they would, then some one told me they never work like that.

but external hdd very usefull


eyespii said:
if you're looking for a good hub, look at the kensington dome hub. It's pricey for a hub unless you can find a good deal on it, but the nice thing about it is that it's weighted and won't slide around your desk, so your usb cables don't pull the thing every which way when they're connected.

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Do...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1205695761&sr=8-1
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that is a waste of money.
i got a 15 buck one from newegg.
if it falls use velcro.
or glue it to a brick.
i use mine like such
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eyespii said:
if you're looking for a good hub, look at the kensington dome hub. It's pricey for a hub unless you can find a good deal on it, but the nice thing about it is that it's weighted and won't slide around your desk, so your usb cables don't pull the thing every which way when they're connected.

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Do...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1205695761&sr=8-1
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I have the Kensington Dome Hub and it works well....have had it for about 6 months or more...
 
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benlangdon said:
that is a waste of money.
i got a 15 buck one from newegg.
if it falls use velcro.
or glue it to a brick.
i use mine like such
IMG_0002-1.jpg
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Looking at your elaborate notebook stand, i'm not surprised you would choose to glue your hub to a brick rather than pay a few extra dollars for a weighted hub! :)

I agree the kensington hub is kind of pricey as hubs go, but you should be able to wrangle a better deal than the amazon price (i think paid around $20-$25 for mine).
 
Or you can do what I did and screw your hub to your desk.

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I have since added a third hub to this. I am also working on a cable control system and a monitor bracket for a 17" display to hang above my MBP.

sorry, I can't remember what brand these hubs are but it is an aluminum case with plastic end caps. I believe I got them for $8 on sale at Fry's. They are also powered so no need to worry about 'slow' speeds.
 
creator2456 said:
Or you can do what I did and screw your hub to your desk.

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I have since added a third hub to this. I am also working on a cable control system and a monitor bracket for a 17" display to hang above my MBP.

sorry, I can't remember what brand these hubs are but it is an aluminum case with plastic end caps. I believe I got them for $8 on sale at Fry's. They are also powered so no need to worry about 'slow' speeds.
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WOW. Do you really need everything that is connected? Even more, what is connected? Pure style.
 
Does anyone know of any portable (does not take external power) firewire 800 hard drives?
 
my speck cased macbook pro fits in my incase sleeve fine...but I am going to get the new incase hard voer when it comes back...

also i would recommend an iSkin Pro Skin
 
lego8 said:
Here's a question about ExpressCards: are there any that provide wireless internet.
For example, http://www.wirefly.com/catalog/sprint_pcs/sierra/ac597e-pc-mac-expresscard-wireless-broadband-card/

How does that work? Is there a monthly subscription price?
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Depends on where you live, and who you have your cell phone service with... I live in the US, and I have the one in your link. It works just fine.

Yes, there is a monthly subscription price. It is essentially like having another cellphone line. I pay for the unlimited access, so it costs me around $60/month. They do have less expensive plans as well. Some months I will use mine nearly every day, and others I don't use it at all. My company pays for the card, my cell phone, and my home phone service, which is why I just went for the unlimited plan.
 
GRN99EX said:
Depends on where you live, and who you have your cell phone service with... I live in the US, and I have the one in your link. It works just fine.

Yes, there is a monthly subscription price. It is essentially like having another cellphone line. I pay for the unlimited access, so it costs me around $60/month. They do have less expensive plans as well. Some months I will use mine nearly every day, and others I don't use it at all. My company pays for the card, my cell phone, and my home phone service, which is why I just went for the unlimited plan.
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Are there any cards like that for AT&T?
 
Luis said:
WOW. Do you really need everything that is connected? Even more, what is connected? Pure style.
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Connected
  • Wacom Tablet
  • 500gb HD
  • Canon Pixma Printer for photos
  • HP PSC All-In-One for scanning and document printing
  • Targus cooling mat
  • APC UPS
  • NuLooq Navigator
  • a couple free for ipod/camera/etc.
 
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