Laptop accessories

There are so many laptop accessories, but the one you choose depends on your need for it.

Some of the laptop accessories we have includes:

An ExpressCard, and PC Cardbus adapters.
This laptop accessory is necessary if you are someone who loves transferring data from microchips, and other mini stuffs. But there are quite a few of these accessory such expressCard/34, USB 2.0 Firewire PC cardbus, and Wireless cardbus

Laptop battery.
A laptop battery is an importanat laptop accessory that can not be ruled out. This is what makes the laptop function, without it, there is no laptop notebook. There are so many battery types and they come specifically for different laptop models and product, such as laptop Batteries for IBM, Compaq, Toshiba, Dell, Sony, etc.

Laptop coolers.
These laptop accessory is also important, because it helps keep your laptop temperature down. They come in a slim and smart design, and also having a quiet fan with a high-performance.

Laptop AC adapter.
This is very important, as you cannot use your laptop even when you have a laptop battery. It is always in continuous use, as it is needed to bring your battery back to life.

Video webcam.
This is a necesary laptop accessory needed to spice up your laptop use. You simply need it for video communication with friends, colleagues, and other people you deal with. They are also need.

Other examples of laptop accessories includes: USB flash drive, USB thumb drive, laptop case, bags, sleeves, and so many others.

HP laptop battery

HP laptop battery comes in different specifications for specific laptops, and they also come in different make-up. There is the 6-cell lithium ion and the 8-cell lithium ion HP laptop battery.

You should also be aware that the battery are compartible for different laptop computer models. A certain laptop battery meant for a particular model will not work for another laptop model. We shall look at the different cell make-up of batteries.

HP 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery

If you have a 6-cell lithium ion battery as a substitute for you original HP laptop battery, then you don't need to worry about power for laptop notebook.
An extra 6-cell lithium ion battery is very good when you are on a trip, or in a place where you can't get a power point to charge your laptop battery.
This 6-cell lithium ion battery is compactible for HP models nc6140, nc6230, nx6115, nx6110, nc6120, nx6125, nx6325, and nx6310.

HP 8-cell Lithium Ion Travel Battery

This type of HP laptop battery is actually meant for trips, and travels where you will not need to charge your laptop computer for a long time. It also has an improved battery life compared to the 6-cell type. Its specs are 14.4V, and 3.6Ah, and it is compactible for so many HP laptop models. Find out which one is right for you.

HP 8-Cell Lithium Ion Extended Life Battery

In summary, this type can give you an additional battery life of 4 hours. Getting an extra laptop battery for you laptop notebook is very essential because you might be in a place where you can't charge you laptop battery.

Toshiba laptop battery

A typical Toshiba laptop battery is usually made with an 8 cell lithuim ion battery. This type of battery provides long life for laptop notebooks, and they are just what you need. Using the right battery matters when you have a laptop notebook, so if your Toshiba laptop battery is bad, you can repair it, or have it replaced completely.

Toshiba laptop battery exist in different types. There are varieties such as laptop batteries for Toshiba DynaBook, T, TE, Satellites, Portege, Libretto, Qosmio, and PocketPC model types. There are specific stores that sells particular laptop batteries, and it is advisable to buy from these stores.

When you buy from stores that do have so many various laptops battery, then there is the possibility that they sell less quality laptop batteries.

Also prices for a typical Toshiba laptop battery varies depending on the seller, and the type of battery needed. The prices range from $50-$100. It might sound expensive to those who buy less quality batteries. But if you are given a battery from a specific laptop battery store as mention above, then you have a good battery.

Although, you have to be budget conscious at the same time, but it helps to buy a battery that gives you rest of mind.

Laptop printer

When i was growing up, i was used to the giant laptop printer, which makes a lot of noise while printing a single sheet. But advancement have made that type fade away. Currently, there are so many portable laptop printer which are ideal and perfect for home, and office use. They don't make noise like the old type ones, and they also have a great performance compared to the old ones.

An example of a laptop printer include:

The Sipix Pocket Printer A6-Black (PR-00033).
This laptop printer is very portable that it can fit into your pocket. It is very suitable for mobile business professional because of its lightweight, and easy to handle feature.

You can simply print from a palm or pocket PC, a laptop notebook, or a desktop computer. It also has a wireless infrared connection which is good devices that are infrared enabled, and the laptop printer is ideal for for computing. If you do not have an infrared enabled device, you can use it with a serial or USB cable. This allows you to be comfortable irrespective of what device you use.

In this printer, there are no catridge or ribbon to change, but it uses thermal technology to provide a safe, reliable, and dependable operation.

You can also use it with four AA batteries, for mobile business professionals who do not have a stop point.

Laptop parts

Laptop parts comes in different categories. A laptop notebook is a combination of so many parts so that you get the one, high performing, and standard laptop notebook.

Laptop parts can be grouped into different categories which include the large laptop parts, and the small laptop parts. But all these are still categorized as laptop parts. The laptop parts we have are laptop batteries, ac adapters, CD ROMs, CDRWs, DC power adapters, DVD CDRWs, DVDs, external DVD/CD drives, external floppy drives, laptop fans, external hard drives, laptop hard drives, laptop inverters, laptop keyboards, laptop LCDs, laptop memory, laptop network interface, laptop power cords, laptop processors,and laptop system boards among a few.

All these laptop parts contribute to function in a combined manner which gives you your laptop notebook. Although, there are other parts that are not mentioned above, but the very important ones have been mentioned.

Imagine you have a laptop that has everything except a hard drive, you will definitely agree that you don't have alaptop yet, because the laptop cannot function without the hard drive. So it is with every other laptop part.

So if you need a part replacement, there are several laptop parts store that can attend to that need.

IBM laptop battery

IBM laptop battery comes in different types depending on the laptop model you are dealing with. You will also discover that almost all IBM laptop battery are Lithium batteries. They are the best, and they last longer than their counterparts. IBM laptop battery also fits into different compartible part numbers.

Different IBM laptop battery shown below.

IBM Thinkpad A20 series laptop battery.
This IBM laptop battery fit into compatible part numbers: 02K6619, 02K6617, 02K6614, 02K6640, 02K6618, or 02K6616.
The battery technology is Li-Ion, with 10.8 Volts 6600 mAh.

IBM Thinkpad A21, Thinkpad A22 series battery.
Thsi battery fits into compatible part numbers: 02K6743, 02K6740 or 02K6741.
The battery technology is also Li-Ion, with 10.8 Volts 4000 mAh.

IBM ThinkPad R30/31 Series
This IBM laptop battery uses a Li-Ion which is designed by Amstron, and it functions so well just as IMB original battery.

Amstron Li-Ion battery for IBM ThinkPad R50, T40 and T41
This lithium-ion battery is usable for IBM laptops R50, T40, and T41, and the battery is designed by Amstron. Batteries made by Amstron are 100% compatible, and guaranteed. It has also met IBM requirements.

All these batteries come in different capacity, and their prices also vary from each other.

Laptop notebook battery

I hope you know that without a laptop battery, you do not have laptop notebook. Having a good laptop battery now is the key to enjoying your laptop functionability. Imagine having a laptop battery that last for 1 hour, how sad that is. But if you have a battery that can carry you for for than 5 hours, that actually sounds great. You are on the go, using your laptop outside your home, for business purposes, and other fun trips.

Now the big question is how long does your laptop battery last?

This question is really a million dollar question. Your laptop battery charge depends on the laptop type, and laptop model. There are some models that can run at a 7 hours stretch, without needing charge. There are although some factors that affects the time charge of your laptop battery. Such factors are screen size, hard drives, DVD drives, wireless network, processor type, and programs running on your laptop.

All these factors determine how active your system is, and the more active it is, the faster your battery runs down. Imagine someone playing a DVD movie, and other person using a Microsoft office tool, the DVD movie is more active, and thereby runs down your laptop battery faster.

Laptop notebook uses battery types like nickel-cadmium, lithium battery, or nickel metal hydride batteries. Today the Lithium batteries are the best in the market, and nickel batteries are no where to be found anymore.

A normal battery charge should hold for at least 3 hours, but it varies depending on the laptop use.