Laptop Accessories

DesolataX · 23rd Aug 2005, 12:33 AM

Hello,
I Just bought my first laptop, a brand new IBM Thinkpad T40 1.5GHz, 1GB of Ram, CD-Burner, WiFi, Bluetooth, and 40GB Hard Drive. I have a laptop backpack and a apre charger and I just wanted to know what you guys think are laptop neccessities.

Adrian Wong · 23rd Aug 2005, 01:36 AM

I would consider a cooler to be a necessity although I only use it at home. During trips, I do without one.

If you work in the dark often, you might want to consider a USB LED light so you can type in the dark.

DesolataX · 23rd Aug 2005, 03:00 AM

My T40 has a built in LED light at the top, which is quite a nice feature, and it has a nice cooler, but after sitting on your lap for a few hours, it does get hot. What cooler would you suggest

Falcone · 23rd Aug 2005, 08:39 AM

I have a R40 for 3 years now, one thing I needed most was USB port

cause I have an external HD, my Viao MP3 player, mouse, a DVD burner...etc

. Get a mini USB HUB.

And a cooler would be nice, I find IBM notebook can't manage heat efficiently (maybe it's just mine).

peaz · 23rd Aug 2005, 01:07 PM

1) Notebook Cooler
2) USB 2.0 Hub (there's never enough USB ports

)
3) Microsoft Notebook Optical Wireless Mouse! This baby lasts 3 months on a single AA batt

Bestia(ry) · 23rd Aug 2005, 01:22 PM

Why do all ppl need those funny notebook coolers?
Running my R51 for about 8-10h a day since I've got it and not even the area where it's placed is getting significantly warmer.

peaz · 23rd Aug 2005, 02:27 PM

Well, it really depends on the hardware you got. My Joybook 7000's ATI 9600 mobility GPU can get pretty hot! So having a cooler definately helps with the temps when it's on full load.

Bestia(ry) · 23rd Aug 2005, 02:40 PM

Yep. ^^
But then again it would be the manufacturer's duty to find a stock cooling solution which makes something additional like this not needed.

Ed.: Btw .. Centrino paired with ATi mobile? Try this out, works great for me -> Centrino Hardware Control.

peaz · 23rd Aug 2005, 03:23 PM

Just downloaded yesterday. Pretty darn cool utility. Using the dynamic switching profile. so much better than the POS QPower that BenQ bundles.

Adrian Wong · 23rd Aug 2005, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bestia(ry)

Yep. ^^
But then again it would be the manufacturer's duty to find a stock cooling solution which makes something additional like this not needed.

Ed.: Btw .. Centrino paired with ATi mobile? Try this out, works great for me -> Centrino Hardware Control.

Hehe.. It's useful because I overclock the GPU!

You can literally burn your hand if you place it in the path of the cooler's exhaust vents!

23rd Aug 2005, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
DesolataX Just Started Join Date: 23 Aug 2005 Posts: 29 Reputation: -5 Rep Power: 0	Laptop Accessories Hello, I Just bought my first laptop, a brand new IBM Thinkpad T40 1.5GHz, 1GB of Ram, CD-Burner, WiFi, Bluetooth, and 40GB Hard Drive. I have a laptop backpack and a apre charger and I just wanted to know what you guys think are laptop neccessities.

23rd Aug 2005, 01:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Falcone Official Mascot Creator Join Date: 18 Dec 2002 Location: Shanghai, See En Posts: 3,348 Reputation: 1878 Rep Power: 28	I have a R40 for 3 years now, one thing I needed most was USB port cause I have an external HD, my Viao MP3 player, mouse, a DVD burner...etc. Get a mini USB HUB. And a cooler would be nice, I find IBM notebook can't manage heat efficiently (maybe it's just mine). __________________ I'm a noob, my photos sucks, but if you can live with that... http://www.pumpkinproject.com/ Flickr

23rd Aug 2005, 01:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,584 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 32	1) Notebook Cooler 2) USB 2.0 Hub (there's never enough USB ports ) 3) Microsoft Notebook Optical Wireless Mouse! This baby lasts 3 months on a single AA batt __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Follow me at Twitter Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography

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Bestia(ry) Fenrisulfr Join Date: 11 Oct 2004 Location: Lyngvi Posts: 2,225 Reputation: 1510 Rep Power: 23	Why do all ppl need those funny notebook coolers? Running my R51 for about 8-10h a day since I've got it and not even the area where it's placed is getting significantly warmer. __________________ Gods. Men. Beast alike.

23rd Aug 2005, 03:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
DesolataX Just Started Join Date: 23 Aug 2005 Posts: 29 Reputation: -5 Rep Power: 0	My T40 has a built in LED light at the top, which is quite a nice feature, and it has a nice cooler, but after sitting on your lap for a few hours, it does get hot. What cooler would you suggest

23rd Aug 2005, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,584 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 32	Well, it really depends on the hardware you got. My Joybook 7000's ATI 9600 mobility GPU can get pretty hot! So having a cooler definately helps with the temps when it's on full load. __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Follow me at Twitter Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography

23rd Aug 2005, 02:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bestia(ry) Fenrisulfr Join Date: 11 Oct 2004 Location: Lyngvi Posts: 2,225 Reputation: 1510 Rep Power: 23	Yep. ^^ But then again it would be the manufacturer's duty to find a stock cooling solution which makes something additional like this not needed. Ed.: Btw .. Centrino paired with ATi mobile? Try this out, works great for me -> Centrino Hardware Control. __________________ Gods. Men. Beast alike.

23rd Aug 2005, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,584 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 32	Just downloaded yesterday. Pretty darn cool utility. Using the dynamic switching profile. so much better than the POS QPower that BenQ bundles. __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Follow me at Twitter Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography