Macbook Pro Upgrades, Bags and Accessories
Posted on March 11, 2008
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So with the almost $600 savings I got with getting a refurb previous gen MBP model I decided to get some niceties to accompany my new best friend:
4GB Macbook Pro Ram
$97 including shipping from Newegg.com. Simply the best thing you can do to increase performance. I got 2 of these and they’ve been working great: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208323
Booq Bag Vyper XM Ballistic Nylon Sleeve
$49 – http://www.booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.74/.f?sc=13&category=-113. I’ve been using it for a few days and it is really solid. Fits very snug and the laptop is well protected in it. Will prevent damage from much harding impacts as it isn’t soft neoprene but instead is semi-rigid ballistic woven nylon. Booq bag is just the top quality when it comes to laptop cases and bags.
Some pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/malffred/2324468959/
mStand All Aluminum MBP Stand
$49 – http://www.raindesigninc.com/mstand.html – If you’re working on a laptop for more than a few hours a day, a laptop stand is something you should really invest in. I chose the mStand form RainDesign simply because it is beautiful and matches the MBP perfectly. It also acts as to improve ergonomics by raising the screen to eye-level (6 inches) and helps to dissipate heat with its all aluminum design acting like a heat-sink. I picked mine up off Amazon.
Booq or InCase backpack
$89-$215 – Verdict is still out on this as I’m still deciding. But i’ll need a new bag for my MBP. I’ve just been using a regular backpack and throwing my MBP in it with the Vyper sleeve. I’ve always been 100% Booq, but the InCase style is growing on me (I really didn’t like it at first). I’ve got it down to 3 choices:
- Booq Bag Mamba Backpack – http://www.booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.285/.f?sc=11&category=-111
- InCase Slim Nylon Backpack – http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/nylon-slim-backpack-cl55028
- Booq Bag Boa 3 Backpack – http://www.booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.297/.f?sc=11&category=-111
While Sling bags look better, I’ve had a lot on the past and they really do a number on your back/spine after extended use (Any doctor will confirm this). I want the bag to be slim but also good as a day pack for outings wherever.
My initial urge was the Booq Bag Boa 2 but it is not in production anymore, so I thought about the Boa 3 that just came out. Looking at it though, it is a SERIOUS bag and quite heavy at that (4.4lbs). While it would be great for traveling and airplanes, I don’t think it is something I’d want for a light day pack.
Next up was the Booq Mamba Backpack, I’ve had a Mamba sling in the past and it was top quality. But when comparing it with the InCase Slim Backpack it just looks a little dull (Even though the InCase bag is as square as can be). So after all the research thus far I’m leaning towards the InCase bag which is $89. I’ll be checking it out in person at the Apple Store to make a final decision.
Tags: 4GB Transcend SO-DIMM, Booq Bag, Booq Bag Vyper M2 Sleeve, InCase Slim Nylon Backpack, Macbook Pro Upgrade, mStand, NewEgg.com, RainDesign.
Posted on March 11, 2008
Filed Under Apple, Art & Design, Hardware, Mobile Tech, Productivity, Tech, Travel
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