Affordable Macbook (& other laptops) Accessories

Accessories and peripherals make MacLife exciting and productive.

My recommendations for those who are tight on budget:

1.2 GB 667 DDR2 Kingston memory. Increase performance of your macbook and do more with multitasking. Php 2,150.

2. Logitech v470 Bluetooth Laser Mouse. More efficient and durable that a wireless mighty mouse. Php 2,100+

3. 22“ Samsung 2253LW 1680x1050. Php 12, 700. 5 Star good looking, sleek, excellent performing monitor for dual screen. Install an external tv tuner to it so it’s a tv when there is no computer work to be done. 45 w power consumption. Saves electricity.

4. HP C4280 Photosmart Printer. Color matches your macbook and it’s blazing fast. Print speed: up to 30 ppm for black; up to 23 ppm for color. Php 5,900. I converted mine to continuous ink system (CIS) so you can print without guilt. Php 3,000+ Note: There is no available CIS for this model in the market yet. Took me a day to make a custom-made CIS for my printer. Saves me thousands from ink cost.

5. External DVD Writer: Internal LiteOn DVD Writer Dual Layer with LightScribe Technology in a a generic USB 2.0 case- Stuck with a combo drive? Are you burning a lot of DVD's and CD's for business?Get one! Php 1,300+

6. CDR King Laptop Nylon Bag - Need an affordable laptop bag that carries your laptop with extra space for a weekend gig? Php 680

7. Security Lock -Secure your laptop at home and office. Php 120+
White"iPod" USB 2.0 Hub - Expand with 4 additional USB ports for your printer, HD, Writer, and mouse so you just plug into one USB port fo your MB and save the other for a flash drive or camera. Php 200+

8. Soft Cleaning Brush -Brush the dust off the screen. Php 100+

9. LCD Screen Protector (generic) -Protect your LCD display from unwanted scratches. Children can be naugthy! Php 250+

10. iWork sleeve with memory foam _Protect your macbook from accidental bumps. Php 1,500 at Greenhills.

11. iSkin - Prevent dust and unwanted stains from getting into your keyboard and palmrest. Php 700 Generic is 150+

12. Mini Vacuum Cleaner - If you don't like rubber on your keyboard and want it bare, clean it regularly with a battery powered mini-vacuum cleaner. Php 150+

13. Creative Stereo Speakers -If you are into movies or presentations, get those speakers for a full, clear, rich sound. Php 450+. A relative gave me a set of portable Bose speakers that delivers a crisp, powerful, and theater-quality sound. Php 7,000 Visit Bose.

14. Notebook Cooler with 4 additional USB ports/stereo speakers- Macbook's working hard? Cool it down and enjoy the music. Php 300 to 2200+