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What accessories did you buy with your rMBP or MBP Air

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xfs

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Since we have lost some functionality with the Airs and Retinas (optical drives etc), I would like to know what each of you ordered with your rMBP or MBP Airs. Things like:

What cases?
Cables?
Audio Speakers?
Airport Express/Extreme/Time Machine
What Adaptors?
Mouse/Keyboard/External Display?

Whatever else you can think of.

Thank You.
 
My RMBP is replacing my 1,1 MP so keyboard, mouse and 30" acd will be used with it. I have however picked up the following to work with my incoming 2.6/512/16 RMBP and my 11/i7/128/8 MBA:

M Rain stand - stunning!
LaCie thunderbolt to esata hub
New booq bag to carry both
Thunderbolt to dual dvi cable
Thunderbolt cable

Still on my list are:

Usb3 enclosure for a 256GB SSD
Belkin thunderbolt hub
Joli sleeves for both
 
paulinbognor said:
My RMBP is replacing my 1,1 MP so keyboard, mouse and 30" acd will be used with it. I have however picked up the following to work with my incoming 2.6/512/16 RMBP and my 11/i7/128/8 MBA:

M Rain stand - stunning!
LaCie thunderbolt to esata hub
New booq bag to carry both
Thunderbolt to dual dvi cable
Thunderbolt cable
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Looks like a great setup. Thank you for sharing.
 
1tb usb3.0 hdd
Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter
Display port to HDMI cable
Best skin ever.... Skin
 
mStand
Picaso Lab leather slip case
SFBags City Slicker bag
Seagate Thunderbolt GoFlex adaptor
Crucial M4 256GB external SSD
Intuos5 small tablet + wireless kit

Already have CF card reader, Sypder3Elite colorimeter, and er... entire desktop setup with keyboard, external display cables, etc. This is a secondary station for me.

Am interested in the JumpBass subwoofer.
 
Just got my thunderbolt display today, wireless keyboard and track pad on the way with an mstand. And just added a sleeve/case for rMBP from waterfield designs.

Thats enough money spent by me for awhile.
 
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Only bought a Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and an Incase Terra Sleeve. Waiting on a hard shell case to finally be released and then I'll snatch one up! I am looking at getting some sort of Thunderbolt drive too. :)
 
Already have the Time Capsule and external drives (FW 800 though). I like the built in keyboard and trackpad, so no need for any more. The display should be fine by itself for my needs. Already got cables and cases for 15" MBPs.

But for my new rMBP I did get...

Ethernet adapter - for when I visit some of my "hardwired" clients. Also, since the FW 800 adapter isn't available, I figure I'll use ethernet for the Migration Assistant connection.

MagSafe --> MagSafe 2 converters - I got a couple 'cause I got lots of old MBP power adapters around.

Wrapsol - thought I'd try a wrap on this one to see if it makes it easier to hang onto.

:apple:
 
Nothing, but I'm going to call Apple and see if I'll get something for free. Might end up with a small USB 3 external HDD though.
 
I got an eSATA to USB 3.0 adapter so my old(ish) d2 Quadras don't go to waste on USB 2.0. It was cheaper and more portable than the Thunderbolt to eSATA hub. I'd still like a Firewire to Thunderbolt adapter for daisy chaining. Still on the fence for an ethernet adapter though. I'll wait to see how often I really need it to justify replacing my USB 2.0 to non-gigabit ethernet adapter.

As far as cases go, I got the Kuzy rubberized hard shell from Amazon since their other shells seem to get good enough reviews and they're the only ones with pictures of the actual rMBP shell (as of my last search).
 
Because of this post, I got me an mStand and the logitech solar Mac keyboard along with WD 2TB usb3 drive.

Thanks for spending my money. Now I gotta stay in for until my next paycheck.
 
paulinbognor said:
Which USB to esata adapter did you get? Trying to find one in the uk that supports port multiplication
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The one I got was from NewerTech, which does not support port multiplication. If you have an external port multiplier, I think you can use any adapter (not sure on this, just speculating).
 
I ordered a Joli Originals sleeve (shipping tomorrow hopefully) and like many others on here the Thunderbolt/Ethernet adapter.
 
MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter- if I ever need a second charger, I figure a used MagSafe charger will be much cheaper than a new or used MS2 charger.

Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter for obvious reasons

USB SuperDrive- bought this with my MacBook Air a year ago and it works just fine with the rMBP

Trackpad protector film- bought this with a 15" Pro several years ago and never got around to applying it. Stuck it onto the rMBP's trackpad- it doesn't feel that different and doesn't affect sensitivity so I'll be keeping it on

Case- had a Dell carry bag which I got with my old Alienware, just using that for now, I like it as it's fairly low key

I'm looking for an external USB3.0 hard drive for time machine backups and general storage now.
 
voronoi said:
The one I got was from NewerTech, which does not support port multiplication. If you have an external port multiplier, I think you can use any adapter (not sure on this, just speculating).
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Yea the port multiplication bit is confusing, many specifically say they don't support it some don't mention it. I know that the MP card AND the enclosures both support it, I'll be able to find out the answer on Tuesday when my MBA arrives. I'm also not sure if using the enclosures RAIDed gets round it rather than JBOD.

The mrain stand is ridiculously good, it sounds silly to be so impressed with a stand but it is just the only stand to get for a MBP.

I gave in and ordered my Joliet MBA sleeve black/green and will probably get the black/blue one for the MBPR
 
Fortimir said:
mStand
Picaso Lab leather slip case
SFBags City Slicker bag
Seagate Thunderbolt GoFlex adaptor
Crucial M4 256GB external SSD
Intuos5 small tablet + wireless kit

Already have CF card reader, Sypder3Elite colorimeter, and er... entire desktop setup with keyboard, external display cables, etc. This is a secondary station for me.

Am interested in the JumpBass subwoofer.
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Do you have your Picasco Lab case yet? If so, can you please post some pics!
 
I bought
* HandmadeBerlin case from etsy
* BodyGuardz skin
* ShaggyMac protector

fore the future : thunderbolt to ethernet adapter
 
zerotiu said:
I bought
* HandmadeBerlin case from etsy
* BodyGuardz skin
* ShaggyMac protector

fore the future : thunderbolt to ethernet adapter
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Can you post pictures for HandmadeBerlin? Hows the lining on the cover? How's the fit?

Thanks.
 
Ethernet adapter
MagSafe 2 converter
iCarbon skin for scratches.

Already have a Superdrive from a MacBook Air
 
Meever said:
1tb usb3.0 hdd
Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter
Display port to HDMI cable
Best skin ever.... Skin
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You realize the Retina MacBook Pro is equipped with an HDMI port, right?

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I got an Incase terra sleeve and a thunderbolt-to-gigabit ethernet adapter.
 
xfs said:
Can you post pictures for HandmadeBerlin? Hows the lining on the cover? How's the fit?

Thanks.
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I use my MBP 08 since I haven't got the retina :(. I only need the sleeve for airport check though. It fit snugly but not as snugly as other sleeve. And the material..very very soft and smooth. I personally love it.

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