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Must Have Gadgets For Notebook Owners (Part 2 of 2)
By Notebook Computer Infocenter
An Optical Mouse
Notebooks are normally equipped with touch pads which can be awkward. Theres no substitute for the mouse. Notebooks are predominantly used on a static, flat surface. With wireless broadband hotspots mushrooming all over the nations transit locations, table tops have become as much mobile computing desktops as surfaces on which lattes sit. The touch pads on notebooks are also rather vulnerable to damage by static electricity, which is a common occurrence in aircraft cabins, carpeted airport lounges and offices and will become a big problem when youre on the road and lose the function of your primary pointing device.
A good optical mouse - wired or wireless - must be able to track movement on varying tabletop surfaces. Optical mice traditionally had problems with glossy, transparent, or light-colored surfaces, but technology has advanced to a level that these problems are almost non-existent. Although wireless mice are the trend these days, stick to a wired optical mouse by virtue that it does not require additional power or equipment to operate; as in batteries or receivers for wireless ones. You dont need extra equipment in your already-overloaded and heavy notebook bag!
A Multi-Device Charger/Power Adapter
Notebooks do come with their own AC-to-DC power adapters, but notebook owners typically carry a cell phone, PDA and digital camera in addition to the notebook. Its almost impossible to carry the charging devices of all these things. Do yourself a favor by getting a multi-device charging/power adapter. Some of them even have the capability to simultaneously charge and power an additional gadget or two, giving you an extra benefit of keeping your most-used gadgets well charged up for action.
Built-In Wireless (Wifi) Connectivity Or PC Card
Notebook owners are generally mobile information warriors. It is almost impossible to ignore the wireless revolution going around; WiFi and soon, WiMAX Hotspots abound wherever you go. Instant access to the Internets unlimited resources and communicative offerings are just a little electronic card away.
If your notebook does not have built-in WiFi, get a PC card version which is often sold for less than $30 at computer stores. Plugging in a WiFi PC card means you can access the Web, read and send your emails, instant-message your colleagues/family/buddies, broadcast your vacation video/photos or company presentations, and retrieve company information on secure virtual private networks anywhere, anytime you are around a hotspot, in broadband speed.
About the Author: Notebook computer infocenter educates new owners about proper notebook care and use. For more articles, visit http://www.notebook-computer-infocenter.com For a limited time, get the free tutorial '5 Days To A Healthier Notebook Computer' at http://www.notebook-computer-infocenter.com/5days-to-a-healthier-notebook.html
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