After taking a look at messenger bags and backpacks, we're starting to think about our eventual switch over to a mobility computing setup (so we can work at cafe's and look good while doing it). Er.. or like business trips. Yeah.
What's In Your Mobility Setup?
So why go mobile? Well, back in the old days, when the only computer you could work on was a desktop PC, you were always confined to a small desk, in a chair that probably wasn't the most comfortable thing in the whole wide world.
These days, we have an expanding plethora of options when it comes to mobile computing, there's little reason to stay glued to one spot all day (unless you're forced to, of course). From the iPhones' billion applications in the iTunes store to the increasing number of hotspots anywhere we go, what was once a limited means to connect to the outside world is now readily available around every corner. Because of this, going mobile is easier than ever - what remains is picking and choosing the mobility setup that works best for you.
Here's what we got so far for our own mobility setup. Let us know what you think!
- Macbook 2.4Ghz or HP 2140?
- iPhone 3G
- Yuin Pk2 Earbuds
- Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse
- Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive
- Panasonic DMC-LX3K 10.1MP Digital Camera
- Still a little iffy on the messenger bag route. We'll be doing a roundup in the near future, so keep posted!
Now that you've heard our mobility setup, let us know what's in yours!
[Image: marc0047 from Unplggd Pool]
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- Init bag NT-NB904 (so comfy!)
- Apple Macbook (black)
- Apple Black Pro Mouse (with nice short cord)
- Sprint LG Lotus
- Philips earbuds SHE9501
- Firelite Smartdisk
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- Asus EeePC 1000h
- HTC Touch Dual with 8 GB SDHC Card
And that's all I need :)
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- HTC Shift (UMPC Vista/PocketPC)
- BlackBerry 8310 (Business)
- Motorola F3 (Personal)
- Sony Reader
see here for a couple of above
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-MacBook Unibody w/4GB RAM and 500GB Drive
-iPhone 3g
-Apple Headphones
-Wacom Bamboo Tablet
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I work entirely out of my backpack, and am continuously moving around and often traveling by bus. So, I have a list that covers everything I need to get through a day, and no excess.
1-macbook pro
2-power cords
3-projector dongle
4-sound blocking headphones
5-ipod
6-cell phone
7-thumb drive
8-pen, pencil and small notepad
9-dakine laptop backpack
10-lunchbox coffee mug
11-usually a book to read
12-lip gloss
13-sunglasses
14-wallet and keys
15-a small, portable sack in case I pick up extra stuff on my travels
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Forgot about the lip gloss. I got deodorant and floss in mine as well. Haha. :)
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I used to use an external hard drive and wireless mouse as well but all it seemed to do was add dead weight after picking up the unibody Macbook.
The trackpad is absolutely HUGE and I have yet to fill up my 250GB hard drive (granted I use an airport extreme external disk for all my movies).
Inside my messenger bag:
Unibody 2.4 Macbook
iPhone 3G
Sony T700
B&O A8 Headphones
Mole skin notepad
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@ ekoshyun: Amen!
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North Face Surge rucksack
MacBook Pro 15" 500GB/4GB or
MSI Wind U100 500GB/2GB (I have my movies on both)
Charger for laptop
3G Dongle (T-Mobile)
Archos 5 250GB
Bose Quiet Comfort 2 or B&O A8 Headphones
Surefire Torch (no idea why)
Leatherman pocket knife
Canon Ixus 65
HP iPaq HW6915
16GB & 32GB USB Keys
Seagate 500GB USB Drive (NTFS formatted so only have it with the MSI)
Iomega 250GB Go! FW400 (Used for time machine, I don't backup the movies)
Logitech VX Nano Mouse
Most of the week I leave my MBP at work and carry the MSI around.
Things I'd like:
Stereo dictaphone
Small HD video camera
E-Book Reader
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