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    MBP 13 accessory suggestions?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by techinfant, Oct 18, 2009.

  1. techinfant

    techinfant Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks to this forum I'm a proud new owner of a MBP 13-inch.

    I need your suggestions and advice on a couple of matters.

    (1) A good skin/sleeve/cover/case to protect it on the go. Ideally I'd like a very lightweight and elegant skin or shell that's on all the time to protect the exterior from wear and tear, without trapping too much heat.

    (2) I need a sleek padded case to carry the unit and typical accessories (charger, adapters, mouse) and other small items.

    (3) I'm looking for a convenient laptop stand for my desk to set the MBP alongside an external monitor.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    techinfant, Oct 18, 2009
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  2. ATC

    ATC Notebook Deity

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    Congrats. I'd wholeheartedly recommend a Tucano case, the Second Skin series in particular; I've owned a few (they make all sorts, quite a few are specifically designed for MBPs) and they're awesome, but a little pricey.
     
    ATC, Oct 18, 2009
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    GRZ530 Notebook Consultant

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    GRZ530, Oct 18, 2009
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    gms238 Notebook Consultant

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    I use the M-stand ( http://www.raindesigninc.com/mstand.html) and like it very much. Gets things up at eye level, solid build, etc. I'm sure there are other stands out there, this is just the one that I happen to use.
    BTW, congrats on the new Mac and welcome.
     
    gms238, Oct 18, 2009
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  5. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

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    second the m-stand. One of the best notebook stands out there.
     
    booji, Oct 20, 2009
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  6. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

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    By the way, if you end up going the mstand route, you might have to consider an external keyboard/mouse. Apple is supposedly updating their wireless keyboard/mouse offerings today. It seems that the apple online store (US) is currently down, so in a matter of minutes/hours we could be seeing updates.
     
    booji, Oct 20, 2009
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  7. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Invisible Shield/Best Skin Ever is hands down the best layer of protection you can give your MacBook from scuffs and scratches.
     
    Khris, Oct 20, 2009
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  8. booji

    booji Notebook Deity

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    Body guardz as well...
     
    booji, Oct 20, 2009
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