prepremed

which ones are you getting? I'm thinking of just going with a hardshell case and a laptop bag

someguy1337

I'm looking at a laptop lock, laptop bag, tracking software (in case it's stolen), cooling pad, and some other things.

Don_Quixote

cooling pad is really a good thing, your battery will last longer that way... i'm also getting or have:

-external monitor (for dual display)
-remote
-mouse
-messenger bag or something
-usb hub (mine's built into the monitor...)
-wireless printer
-external speakers
-tracking software
-laptop lock
-vmware

That's probably more than some people will want, I just happen to be studying comp sci and have enough space in my room to accomodate...

diesel

i got(read: my parents assumed i wanted and/or would use so got them for me) a laptop lock, case, and one of those sleave things.

i used the lock once, never saw a need for it.

case was never used.

used the sleave a few times, but after the first few weeks just threw it in the bottom of a drawer.

ken285

I have a bag and a mouse. That's it.

srunni

You can just use VirtualBox for free, it's better than VMware anyway. Also, don't forget to get a lapdesk

prepremed

I'm just going with the bag and case. I don't really see the need for stuff like a mouse and external monitor (at least for most majors)

And as far as a lock, I just won't leave my laptop unattended

ken285

The accessories aren't a necessity, just a convenience. I dislike using a touchpad, so I use a mouse instead. I have a dual screen setup for my desktop because I can work much more efficiently that way.

Chipmoney

I would get a mouse definitely. Using a touchpad for any extended amount of time can be very uncomfortable.