Mini Laptop Speakers and Other Netbook Accessories

Netbooks have three main selling points - small, light and cheap. Mini laptop speakers and other netbook accessories like USB optical disc drives, USB keyboards and laptop cases add to the overall product. Here's a guide of products to make your netbook even better.

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Keyboards and Mouses

With mini laptops, the space for the interface is very small. Although there are some gems which have excellent typing surfaces like the HP mini 1000 and Sony VAIO TT , several keyboards available are somewhat more compromised in there practicality. A simple USB keyboard is portable, and can offer a typing experience equivalent to a PC. Some are capable of folding up. USB mouses are also available.

Batteries

Most netbooks come as standard with a 3-cell battery which generally gives around 3 hours battery life. Larger batteries, whilst heavier allow for huge amounts more mobile computing time, with the Acer Aspire One getting up to 9 hours 40 minutes on it's new 9-cell battery option.

Mini laptop speakers

Inbuilt mini laptop speakers in general are pretty average. For those you like to listen to music or play games from your netbook, portable mini laptop speakers offer an affordable and practical means of boosting sound quality whilst on the move.

Optical Disc Drive - aka. CD/DVD-ROM

Netbooks come without an optical disc drive, so you can't play CD/DVD-ROMs. However, you can get a USB optical disc drive so you can load your own games, play CDs, DVDs and more.

Cases

Like most electronics, you need something to carry them around in and keep them in one piece. Cases vary in quality and style from coloured pouches to smart leather briefcases to pink polka dot bags. Cases are particularly useful if you're travelling around a lot.

Chargers

New mini laptops should always come with a mains charger, but it can be helpful to have a second or a car charger to remain flexible. It can also help to have chargers for foreign countries if you travel around a lot.

Mobile Broadband USB Modem

Wifi and Bluetooth have their limitations in having to be near hotspots or local networks. With 3G Mobile Broadband (or HSDPA) you can receive internet connection wherever there is a phone signal. Mobile Broadband can be purchased from network providers on contract or on prepay USB sticks.

Screen Protector

Screen protectors help prevent scratches and imperfections on your screen. Some can also limit viewing from other angles to prevent people looking at your work, particularly useful in confined spaces such as a plane or a train. Remember to use an old credit card or similar to squeeze out the bubbles which inevitably get trapped between the screen protector and the screen itself.

Mini Laptop Speakers and Other Netbook Accessories

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Choosing a Mini Laptop Bag

So now that you have bought your new mini laptop, how are you going to show it off to friends and relatives? You must be able to carry it around safely to show off the sexy glow of the hi-res screen and that sleek, shiny chassis. Below are some bags I have reviewed for carrying around your new purchase. It's a good starting point for those who are not sure what type of bag they want or what companies make high-quality bags for the mini laptop.

[b]Mini Bags [/b]

For those who are looking for a bag to carry just a few items along with their mini laptop, check out the Booq company. The Book Boa XS will hold up to a 12" mini, adapter, some cds and a few other items. This is not the bag for your avid student who will be lugging around tons of school textbooks as well as their mini laptop.

For students, check out Timbuk2. They make messenger bags for laptops that will carry both the mini laptop and textbooks plus. The Timbuk2 laptop messenger bag comes with a waterproof liner, heavy-duty stitching, padded laptop area that fits up to a 12" mini, a quick-adjust padded shoulder strap, internal organizer pockets,and a built-in key ring to protect yourself from yourself (don't you hate that moment when you realize you are locked out? Never again feel that feeling with your new key ring built in to your new mini carrying case!)

Those stylish folks will love the new Belkin 7" Quilted carrying case. This item is basically a laptop sleeve with a built-in shoulder strap so you can wear it on-the-go.

The Belkin Neoprene sleeve is for those who aren't looking for a new bag, but a way to adapt their non-laptop bag into a safe carrying environment for their new mini. This sleeve fits up to a 7" mini laptop and only costs .99! Your new mini will be protected from scratches, bumps and bruises while saving yourself some serious cash.

It is so important when choosing your carrying case for your mini laptop, to figure out what you are going to use it for day to day, and what features will make your life easier. Are you going to school, making extra room for textbooks a must? Are you always on the cutting edge of fashion, making the design an important factor? Also, reading online reviews will many times call your attention to unforseen problems before you are stuck with the new purchase. With so many carrying cases to choose from, if you do your research, you will most definitely find the perfect bag for you.

Choosing a Mini Laptop Bag

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