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| Written by Roys | |
| Saturday, 30 September 2006 | |
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Using a notebook without accessories is like driving a car without a stereo. Sure, you'll get where you're going--but the trip certainly won't be any fun. With thousands of software and hardware add-ons, the options for upgrading or expanding your gadgets are endless. Notebook accessory forms an ingredient part in any notebook operations. Notebook accessories help in making notebook operations smoother and more comfortable for the users. Here are some of my favorite notebook accessory: SanDisk Cruzer Pocket-size storage devices are the rage, and my favorite notebook accessory so far is the Cruzer. Not much bigger than a car's keyless-entry fob, the shiny silver Cruzer looks cool and is extremely adaptable. While competitive devices offer fixed storage capacities, the Cruzer lets you use a 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB Secure Digital flash memory card. Prices are $50, $75, $100, and $200, respectively. FlyLight Notebook USB Light When the lights went down, I had to work on my laptop--but I couldn't see the keyboard. Luckily, I had packed Kensington's FlyLight Notebook USB Light, a slender, adjustable lamp that draws little power from a USB port. With this notebook accessory, I can shine light exactly where I want on the keyboard. The FlyLight uses an LED, so there's no bulb to replace. Available in black and platinum, as well as a version with a red LED, the FlyLight sells for $20. Ultra Mini USB 4-Port Hub This cool notebook accessory allows you to connect up to four devices to one USB port. This teensy device--it measures 3.75 by 1.66 by 0.75 inches and weighs 3 ounces--is ideal for travelers. It draws power from the notebook, rather than requiring its own AC adapter or batteries. And when it's connected to a powered-on computer, the hub's four port covers emit a soothing blue light. In addition a DVD burner is another notebook accessory which provides a second backup option. There are lot of external models which are available in the market. Ideally the model should support both DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW formats, for maximum compatibility. All of this makes them essential for quick, easy, backup or file exchange. |
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