Ask HN: Accessories for MacBook Pro?

#1

Post by bool » Tue, Nov 02, 2010, 6:06 AM UTC

I would like to buy a gift for a friend who has a MacBook Pro. What are some great accessories? (Cases, external hard drives, stickers, addons, etc?) I am looking for something unique and creative.

Many thanks for your suggestions!

Re: Ask HN: Accessories for MacBook Pro?

#2

Post by arn » Tue, Nov 02, 2010, 6:26 AM UTC

Always thought the PowerMate was kind of cool, but didn't really have a need for it:

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powermate

Re: Ask HN: Accessories for MacBook Pro?

#3

Post by prateekdayal » Tue, Nov 02, 2010, 6:38 AM UTC

The bluetooth keyboard

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC184LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA1Mg...

and bluetooth trackpad

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC380LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA1Mg...

are great for macbook pro. The external keyboard has same layout as the laptop keyboard and trackpad is obviously the same (only bigger). This makes sure that you never feel the switch when you work at your desk or in a coffee shop. Here is my setup

http://plixi.com/p/53577906

Re: Ask HN: Accessories for MacBook Pro?

#4

Post by smoody » Tue, Nov 02, 2010, 3:06 PM UTC

I haven't tried this so I can't give you a review of how well it works, but I'm planning to buy one myself:

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/EXP...