Macbook 2.0

4 Cool Macbook Car Adapters

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:10:23 +0000

Your Macbook may last you for a few hours per charge. But if you are planning to spend a lot of time on the road in your car, with your Macbook on, you are going to need a car adapter. These 4 car adapters allow you to charge your Macbook in a safe fashion in your car:

Kensington K38037US Auto/Air Power Inverter: a powerful inverter that offers 150 Watts of wall power to run your notebook and other gadgets. The two USB ports are pretty cool too.

PWR Car Charger Dc Laptop Adapter Power Cord: it has a 10 feed cord and gives you flexibility charging your Mac in your car. It protects your laptop against incorrect voltage, short circuit, internal overheating.

Wasabi 175 Watt Power Inverter Car Adapter: a flexible car charger for your Macbook that converts 12 V DC to 120 V AC. Offers short-circuit protection and overload protection.

Duracell DRINVP175 175-Watt Pocket Inverter: converts 12-volt DC battery power from your vehicle into up to 175 Watts you can use to power up your laptop or other gadgets.

If you need to get your Macbook charged in your car, these 4 car chargers can help.

4 Ways To Keep Your Macbook Cool

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:08:56 +0000

Heat is the enemy of laptops. No matter who has made your laptop, if your device heats up more than it should, it won’t last you a whole while. Sometimes overheating issues are caused by hardware problems. But in most cases, people fail to use the right tools to keep their laptops cooler. If you have a Macbook free of any hardware issues but want to keep it cooler regardless, these 4 products can help:

Macally TUNEFAN 2.1 Cooling Fan: not only allows you to keep your Macbook cooler with its built-in fan, it also has a USB powered speaker to help you get more out of your Macbook.

ThermaPAK HeatShift Laptop Cooler: a handy accessory for your Macbook that keeps your laptop cooler without using a fan. It enhances airflow and does not generate any noise.

Xpad: a portable solution that helps keep your laptop cooler at home and on the go. Makes it much more convenient to use your Macbook on your lap.

Cooler Master Notepal U2 Notebook Cooler: not only lifts up your laptop, making it more easier to type on, it also keeps it cooler.

An overheating Macbook won’t last you for long. The above products can help you get more out of your device while keeping it cooler.

5 Cool Croc Cases for MacBook

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:39:25 +0000

Croc cases and bags are quite popular among those who are looking for more than just a decent case. Croc cases can be quite fashionable and expensive. They do keep your laptops protected and add to their life. These 5 croc cases/sleeves/bags do just that:

K-Cliffs Crocodile Animal Print Carrying Case: made out of PU leather. It protects your MacBook against scratches. It comes in various flavors.

PDair BX1 Black Crocodile Leather Case: a premium case designed specifically for Macbook Air. We are talking about a high quality genuine case with croc patterns.

Antenna Croc Laptop Sleeve : an affordable protective sleeve that makes your device look good. It can handle some abuse too.

Leatherbay Brush off-Croc Laptop Bag: a nice bag for the ladies. It has plenty of space for your laptops. It has space for your pens, papers, and other belongings.

Mobile Edge Large Faux Croc Portfolio: great choice for college students. It allows you to carry most 15.4 notebooks with your power supply. It comes in multiple colors.

Any suggestions?

PlugBug for Mac and iPhone

admin — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:56:33 +0000

Many of us Macbook owners also own an iPhone or iPad. Having to keep all these devices charged at the same time can get quite messy, especially if a couple of them run out of battery at the same time. PlugBug for Mac and iPhone is a cool solution that de-clutters your room and lets you charge two devices at the same time.

PlugBug’s concept is pretty simple. You can use it to charge your Macbook. It is also a fast charger for iPad. Let’s not forge that iPad requires twice the power of a regular USB port to get charged. When you have this around, you won’t be using your expensive computer as your iPhone charger.

PlugBug works as a standalone wall charger. What’s nice is international travelers can use this to charge their devices (converts international adapters). Overall, a nice adapter to hit multiple targets in one shot.

MacBook Air 13 inch – Cat felt sleeve

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:56:11 +0000

In the past few months, we have covered plenty of awesome cases for MacBooks. MacBooks are truly awesome laptops and they deserved to be protected with a decent case. Cat felt sleeve is more than just a protective case though. While it keeps your Mac laptop safe and sound, it does give it a unique look.

This MacBook sleeve makes carrying your device around quite easy. It is a 100% wool felt sleeve. The cat face on the sleeve is quite attractive. The eyes have sparkles to them which is pretty neat. Cat sleeve for MacBook also has a pocket in front for your smaller accessories. It is made out of renewable material and feels quite nice. But it can handle shocks and water accidents.

All in all, this is quite a unique case for your MacBook. It has an attractive design and offers good protection for your laptop. Nice to have for those of you who are looking for something different in your case.

[photo credit: Etsy (Boutique HD)]

4 Cool Bed Stands for Macbook

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:53:10 +0000

Many of us would love to be able to use our laptops in our bedrooms without putting unnecessary pressure on our body. Getting a decent bed table or holder for your Macbook can help you do just that. Here are 4 bed tables and holders you can use to use your Mac in your bed:

Ergo Arc Laptop Bed: a highly adjustable laptop table that lets you use your Macbook in your bed more conveniently. It keeps your computer cool too.

Belkin F8N044-SLV CushTop Notebook Stand: a cool lap desk that lets you use your laptop in a more ergonomic fashion. It can keep your notebook cool too.

iBRIGHT Magic Desk: a versatile stand that can hold your device when you are in bed, sitting on a couch, or even standing.

Xpad Slim stand: a pretty cool laptop holder you can use anywhere around your home, including in your bed.

If you need a holder to use your Macbook in your bed, the above stands are well worth checking out.

5 Premium Cases for Macbook Air

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:27:14 +0000

So you have just picked up your Macbook Air? Picking up a decent case for it is a must. There are plenty of cheap cases available for your Macbook. But if you want something that can protect your Macbook and make it more attractive, the below 5 cases can help:

Tuff-Luv Marrakesh Pull-Tab Case Cover: a stylish case for Macbook Air. Protects your Macbook against accidents. It makes it easy to remove your Mac when you need it.

Abbi Zebra Print Sleeve for MacBook: protects your laptop against scratches and damage when you are on the go. It has a high quality ultra-suede interior and good looking exterior.

Incipio Technologies IM-108 Premium Leather Sleeve: a light-weight and thin Macbook case that fits your device perfectly and does not make your life difficult when you are on the go.

Booq Vyper XS3: an awesome Macbook case that has a slick, rugged exterior and a padded interior to keep your device protected at all times. Keeps scratches away.

Trexta Kechi Leather Sleeve Case for MacBook Air: a cow leather case for Macbook Air. It is light and very durable too. Not cheap by any means.

What’s your favorite premium case for Macbook?

5 Helpful Docks for Macbooks

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:14:46 +0000

Macbooks are among the best laptops money can buy. Adding a dock for Macbook can help you get even more out of your device and save yourself some trouble at home or in your office. These 5 Macbook docks can help you get the job done:

Henge Dock Docking Station: a cool dock for Macbook (unibody) that lets you add your Macbook to your desktop setup or your home theater system. Great way to use your Macbook as your desktop computer (with your monitor).

Kensington USB Mini Dock with Ethernet for Mac/PC: this is more of a portable dock. It lets you connect all your accessories to your Macbook conveniently.

Bookendz BE-MBP15F Docking Station: replicates all the ports and connections of your 15 inch Macbook. This make it easy to move your computer from one room to another.

NX Stand for laptops: want to connect your laptop to your monitor to use it as your main computer? This stand saves you some space on your desk.

Twelve South BookArc Vertical Laptop Stand: allows you to tiny up your working environment and keep your Macbook sitting safe on your desk. It is compatible with 11 and 13-inch MacBook Air laptops.

What’s your favorite dock for Macbook?

4 Cool Docking Stations for Macbooks

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:09:03 +0000

While plenty of people still rely on the good old large personal computers to get things done in their house or office, people seem to be more receptive to the idea of using their laptops to do everything they need to do at home or in their business. Docking stations will allow laptop owners to connect all kinds of devices to their notebooks and get more out of them. If you have a Macbook and want to enhance its capabilities with a docking station, here are 4 models you should look at:

Bookendz BE-MBP15F Docking Station: a fun, attractive docking station for 15 inch Macbooks that lets you add all your peripherals to your Macbook. It has FireWire 800 too.

Kensington Universal Notebook Docking Station: Plug-n-play and hot pluggable docking station for your laptops that supports monitors up to 30″ in size. It has audio ports and back speaker port and saves you some space too.

BookEndz Docking Station for Macbook: if you find the first docking station to be too big for your Macbook, you can always rely on this one to get the job done.

3M Adjustable Notebook Riser: raises your laptop and lets you work behind it in a more ergonomic fashion. Its height can be adjusted from 4 to 6 inches. It can handle up to 15 lbs in weight.

Have you tried any one these Macbooks? How’s been your experience with them?

4 Cool Vertical Sleeves for Macbooks

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:06:44 +0000

If you are planning to take your Macbook with you on the go, chances are you do it using your bag. Sometimes, you want to be able to travel in a light fashion and protect your laptop against accidents at the same time. These 4 vertical sleeves for Macbooks can do just that:

Be.ez 100569 LE vertigo 15 Lime Drop Shoulder Bag: this is a reinforced laptop sleeve to protect your Macbook and take it with you more conveniently. It has pockets for your accessories and notes.

STM Bags Medium Alley Laptop Bag: it is large enough to handle your iPad, Macbook, and regular laptops (as large as 15 inch in size). It has a removable shoulder strap too.

CaseCrown Vertical Multi Pocket Messenger Bag: a super decent vertical bag for your Macbook. It is well padded and will keep your device protected. It has plenty of pockets for your accessories.

Belkin F8N067 MacBook Air Vertical Sleeve: a slim, lightweight, and affordable vertical sleeve for your Macbook Air. It is made of 100% nylon.

The above vertical bags are fairly slim and let you travel more conveniently.

Any suggestions?