As you know, yesterday marked my 1 month anniversary as a Mac switcher. If you found the list of software I posted yesterday useful todays article will just as handy. Today I’m talking about hardware and accessories. Since I purchased my MacBook Pro I’ve began acquiring a decent amount of goodies to take on the road with me. The following list consists of all the accessories and peripherals that I currently use.
Marware Sportfolio Sleeve: If you spend any amount of time traveling with your MacBook or MacBook Pro then you know the importance of protecting your computer. I’ve chosen the Marware Sportfolio and its proven to be an excellent sleeve. My Full Review
RadTech BT600 Bluetooth Mouse: Everyone needs a mouse at some point. Why not take advantage of the built in Bluetooth capabilities of your Mac and get a Bluetooth wireless mouse? There are many mice on the market, but I’ve found the RadTech BT600 mouse to be the best Bluetooth solution. My Full Review
Belkin ExpressCard Multimedia Reader/Writer: I can’t stand carrying my digital camera’s cable around with me. I already have enough cables getting tangled up in my bag I don’t need another. So when I found I could eliminate the cable with a multimedia card reader I purchased the Belkin ExpressCard Reader/Writer. My Full Review
Tripp-Lite Traveler 100Bt: Don’t leave your new toy at the mercy of the utility company. Keep your laptop protected with a surge protector at all times. Its not easy to carry a large surge protection strip with you with you travel. Thats why I use this small portable unit by Tripp-Lite. My Full Review
RadTech ScreenSavrz: Have you ever had a laptop’s keys scratch or smudge your LCD display? I know I have. Are you always looking for a soft cloth to wipe down your laptop’s display? I was. RadTech’s ScreenSavrz LCD protector and cleaner is perfect for taking care of both of those situations. My Full Review
TRENDnet HotSpot Detector: Most coffee shops and motels these days have a WiFi connection. However, unpacking your laptop to check can be cumbersom. By using a HotSpot detector you can quickly and easily check for a wireless internet connection at the push of a button. My Full Review
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what are you currently using for backup?
i have 2 western digital drives.
1 is a 320gb mybook middle one… for big serious backups.
the other is a western digital 160gb portable drive for on the run files and such.
i use super duper for mac drive images and a couple of other programs to keep items synced for backup.
You know… I’m guilty :(
So far I haven’t get a good backup routine down yet. I have a ton of online storage with DreamHost that I was thinking about using for my music and pictures. But ultimately I need to get an external hard drive. I’d like to get a 160gb drive with a portable enclosure that is powered by USB. Any suggestions?
i have a portable Wester digital 160 gb that i got for $130.
it is pretty good and it can be booted off of which is good. that combined with super duper is a good setup. super duper is worth every penny.
I really need to get a good backup routine going. I think I would cry if anything happened to my MacBook Pro :(
Which external enclosure do you use?
both of the drives that i use are western digital.
But what about the case that you put them in so you can connect them to your mac?
they come enclosed.
this is the big one at 320gb
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7643099&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050005&id=1134698030541
this is the small portable one at 160gb
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8132807&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050005&id=1158322069857
http://homepage.mac.com/kenferry/software.html