HARDWARE LAPTOP ACCESSORIES
[ ][ ALIENWARE ORION BACKPACK
SRP: £99.99 Distributors: Interactive Ideas, EntaTech
They say: Keeps your gear secure and protected on the go. The uber- cool design and heavily-padded back panels are ideal, while the subdivided main compartment easily holds up to a large 17.3-inch laptop
Features: Fits widescreen laptops up to 17.3 inches, TSA compliant, interior pockets, wireless security shield, ergonomic backing and straps, lifetime warranty
TRUST VEGAS WIRELESS MOUSE
SRP: £40.99 Distributor: Interactive Ideas
They say: The ergonomic design with rubber side inlays makes for a firm grip while the 2.4 GHz wireless operation gives a smooth and immediate mouse response with a range up to eight meters
Features: Six-button wireless mouse, ergonomic design, eight metre range, high precision laser sensor, smart link technology, power saving technology, adjustable resolution
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TRUST EXIS CHATPACK
SRP: £18.99 Distributor: Interactive Ideas
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TRUST XSTREAM NOTEBOOK COOLING STAND
SRP: £22.99 Distributor: Interactive Ideas
They say: Chat pack including high quality webcam and headset for chatting and video conferencing. A complete, easy to install package to see and hear each other online
Features: Includes webcam and headset, 640 x 480 webcam resolution, USB 2.0 connection, no drivers needed, self adjusting webcam clamp/stand, lightweight stereo headset with integrated microphone, inline volume control
They say: Improves the cooling efficiency of your notebook and protects your furniture from heat, making the computer work more effectively and safely. Also protects from any damage that a notebook can cause on certain materials
Features: Five adjustable heights, two cooling fans, reinforced aluminium inlay, protective rubber pads, lightweight flat foldable design, USB powered, suitable for sizes up to 17.4 inches
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ROCCAT PYRA MOBILE WIRELESS GAMING MOUSE
SRP: £54.99 Distributor: Meroncourt
They say: Offers everything you’d typically expect from an ingenious mobile gaming mouse in a compact design – and it does it all completely wirelessly
Features: 2.4GHz wireless connection with 1000Hz polling, dual functionality for each button, profile settings including personalised macros, macro manager, Griptech grips, USB charging cable
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[ ] [ ] SWEEX HD WEBCAM
SRP: £29.95 Distributor: Realtime Distribution
They say: The new award- winning Sweex HD webcam stands out because of its stylish design and good value for money
Features: Eight colour options, USB 2.0 connection, five element glass lens, exposure control, compatible with both Windows and Mac
EDIFIER SOUNDBAR
SRP: £49.99 Distributor: Eurotech
They say: An elegant all-in-one micro speaker system, perfect for laptop and netbook users
Features: Dynamic USB- powered and streamed micro speaker system, full-range magnetically shielded speaker drivers with bass reflection port
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company “does not notice a great seasonal fluctuation as
laptops are bought throughout the year.” The greater uptake in laptop sales
has definitely had an effect on the popularity of laptop accessories, but the increase in spec and changes in customers’ expectations of the capabilities of the devices has also affected sales.
www.pcr-online.biz
“It’s not just on the obvious accessories such as sleeves and bags,” comments Cummings. “We’ve seen very positive growth in our range of cleaning products such as screen cleaners, keyboard brushes, and connectivity – mostly HDMI – as well, reflecting consumers’ growing entertainment requirements of laptops.”
In addition to changing attitudes
towards the laptops themselves, the wider audience of potential customers has seen a shift in the types of accessories that are sold. Once, a laptop bag only had to be large enough to hold any size device and padded enough to prevent damage, but now some consumers want to see a greater emphasis on design and
“It’s not just on the obvious accessories such as sleeves and bags – we’ve seen growth in our range of
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cleaning products." Reece Cummings, G&BL Accessories
November PCR 55
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