This Techspirited article will tell you about some of the must-have MacBook Pro accessories, that will convert your gadget into a more useful computing device. Have a look…
Accessories are designed to enhance the utility of a laptop computer. There are a number of useful accessories available in the market for the MacBook Pro, which can make it more useful, more helpful, and increase its style quotient as well.
However, before you go ahead with the purchase, you must decide whether you need a specific accessory or not. Also, since the MacBook Pro comes in 3 different sizes (13 inches, 15 inches, and 17 inches), you need to make sure that you get the accessories that are best suited for the size of your gadget.
These accessories will offer you different attributes, like better protection for the laptop, greater amount of memory and RAM which increases efficiency and performance, better audio output and multimedia experience, more protection, etc.
The following are a few of the must-have MacBook Pro accessories that you should definitely consider getting your hands on.
Wireless Peripherals
A wireless computer mouse and a computer keyboard that work on the Bluetooth technology, and are compatible with a MacBook, will be very useful additions to your computer. They can greatly improve the functionality, and convenience of using the laptop. You can easily get these devices from the Apple store itself.
Apple Remote
This tiny little piece of hardware lets you control the movie player on the MacBook. It’s really a very simple yet ingeniously designed device, that can surely come in handy in many situations. The Apple Remote is certainly a useful accessory to have.
External Hard Drive
If you have a large amount of digital data, then you can consider getting an external hard drive for your MacBook. This will give you greater storage space and portability as well. Today you can find hard drives with capacities of 1 TB and 2 TB, so space for data storage and backup, will never be a problem for you, if you get this accessory.
Speakers
If you want to enjoy music and movies on your MacBook, then a good pair of speakers is an essential buy. High-end speakers will cost a fair amount of money, but the kind of sound quality and features that they offer, make them worth the buck. Speakers with 5.1 surround sound are best for watching movies. You may even consider going for comparatively inexpensive speakers, which too should offer you decent audio output.
Protection
There are many different accessories that you can make use of in order to protect your MacBook Pro. These come in the form of bags, cases, sleeves etc., and are dependent on the size of your MacBook. Having these protective accessories can ensure that your laptop stays protected from damage, especially when you are traveling with it.
Others
The following are some more accessories that may be useful for you.
- Notebook stands
- Notebook locks
- Power adapters
- Griffin HDMI video display converter
- Additional RAM
- Bluetooth dongles
- Screen protectors
It may not be possible for you to get a hold of all these accessories, so you need to find the right ones that your laptop requires. Note that, most of them do not come cheap, so take a call about the ones you need more than the others, in order to make your MacBook Pro more useful and functional.