Ibook accessories.

[pe101ndrich]

hey all, i was wondering what are the must have accessories for the i book?
i read the pbook accessories thread and i was wondering if those accessories also go for the ibook? i currently have my eye on
Apple bluetooth mouse
Coolpad
the keyboard protector thingy? (i read somewhere that its for food/drink protection)
screen protector?

btw, i got the apple 12' i book sleeve and a case logic carrying case? was that a bad choice? i been hearing so much about these zeroshock things.. should i get those?

ohh yeah...my se t610 syncs with my i book..but my n7610 wont..sux..

and does anyone know if for example i get the 80gb hard disk, how do you install it? and if the store has to do it, anyone know which store is trustworthy? i've been hearing rumors about stores changing parts with crap while undergoing "operations" :P..and i cant get the store where i bought this from since its in thailand lol

[scooter]

hello, you can have the HD installed at any Apple center... you have to pay a fee for that, i think 1500 pesos...

keyboard protector, coolpad, sleeve and bag... ok na yan! :roll:

as long as your sleeve is well padded, it would be enough...

goodluck

[superstarcrissie]

these aren't must haves but they are nice to have

1. iSight
2. extra ram
3. monster cables to connect your ibook to the tv

p.s. the n7610 really doesn't sync with the ibook as in it really won't talk to it.

[rocketsummer]

definitely agree about the extra RAM, especially if you like to have a lot of programs & files open at the same time. i got a 512 MB module installed a few weeks back and i really wish i'd done it sooner :P

superstarcrissie -- are those Monster cables available at the Apple Center? how much?

[ateneoboy]

Originally posted by superstarcrissie
these aren't must haves but they are nice to have

1. iSight
2. extra ram
3. monster cables to connect your ibook to the tv

p.s. the n7610 really doesn't sync with the ibook as in it really won't talk to it.

hi superstarcrissie, how do i get those monster cables and how do i connect that to the tv? sorry am just a new user:blush:

[Polar Mac]

for my ibook, i got the extra 512 MB Ram, had the Hard disk upgraded to 80GB, bought the "iskin" Keyboard protector from the apple center at Megamall, a sleeve to carry your ibook around (mac case stealth case for me the best!!) and a bag to bring your ibook and all the accessories like power adaptor, mouse, etc.... and yeah the cables so that you can plug in your ibook to the tv, others like isight can come after, but those that i mentioned are a must to protect your investment :lol:

[PatrickGaerlan]

Originally posted by pe101ndrich
and does anyone know if for example i get the 80gb hard disk, how do you install it? and if the store has to do it, anyone know which store is trustworthy? i've been hearing rumors about stores changing parts with crap while undergoing "operations" :P..and i cant get the store where i bought this from since its in thailand lol

My friend and I both got our 80GB hard disks from ditoy_eagle. Send him a U2U for price and availability Had it installed by LMK for P1,500, takes less than an hour.

[hypersomniac]

how much does the 80GB go for ?
for the 1,500 installation fee will they take care of moving the data from the old to the new HD ?

make sure you get the additional RAM, the screen protector, the sleeves and the iSkin for the keyboard.

for the ibook, i suggest the cheaper and smaller optical mouse. two button and with a scrollwheel. got one for less that 500 pesos, its an A4 tech only but it does the job. Got it in white pa!
available in electroworld.

I got the white SpeedBalls too to keep things cool(PostWorx.com).

A much as possible try to select smaller accessories that wont add to much bulk to your bag if portability is top of your priorities.

If you dont have a separate iPod, get a good pair of earphones na din so you can listen to iTunes while working.

Besides a backpack or messenger type bag, get a nice case for the accessories and cables. I got this Black cosmetics case from Watsons for that. Di naman halata na for cosmetics. Fits nicely in my backpack and keep things organized.

[Polar Mac]

Originally posted by hypersomniac
how much does the 80GB go for ?
for the 1,500 installation fee will they take care of moving the data from the old to the new HD ?

make sure you get the additional RAM, the screen protector, the sleeves and the iSkin for the keyboard.

for the ibook, i suggest the cheaper and smaller optical mouse. two button and with a scrollwheel. got one for less that 500 pesos, its an A4 tech only but it does the job. Got it in white pa!
available in electroworld.

I got the white SpeedBalls too to keep things cool(PostWorx.com).

A much as possible try to select smaller accessories that wont add to much bulk to your bag if portability is top of your priorities.

If you dont have a separate iPod, get a good pair of earphones na din so you can listen to iTunes while working.

Besides a backpack or messenger type bag, get a nice case for the accessories and cables. I got this Black cosmetics case from Watsons for that. Di naman halata na for cosmetics. Fits nicely in my backpack and keep things organized.

1. the 80GB HD from ditoy_eagle would cost you about 8,500

2. well they can but based from experience its better if you make your own back-up just in case you they don't do it they way you expect it, so that you can just back up it up the way you want it

[PatrickGaerlan]

Originally posted by hypersomniac
how much does the 80GB go for ?
for the 1,500 installation fee will they take care of moving the data from the old to the new HD ?

At that time, the 80GB was P8,500. I don't know if they can transfer your data to the new HD, my friend and I both had external HD drives so we backed up before the installation (using Carbon Copy Cloner) than just restored after. If you have no way of backing up your drive, let me know, I can probably let you use my external drive temporarily.