Verbatim’s "Notebook Essentials" Kit is a Top Pick

Notebook users, trust me, you will want to check out this inexpensive little kit. Until now, a pain for me has been lugging around my notebook's accessories (along with the notebook itself) when traveling. Everywhere I go I seem to be missing something...a converter cord, decent speakers for a presentation, and yes, a mouse, as I really prefer mice to touch pads. I normally pack these items in plastic baggies and then in my suitcase. Takes up a lot of room!

Verbatim to the rescue! This Mitsubishi company has developed a handy "Notebook Essentials" collection that has everything you need housed in a neat, compact protective case that fits easily in your backpack or computer case. Tucked inside you will find a combination network and modem six-foot retractable cable, USB optical mini-travel mouse, USB retractable cable, four-port USB hub and USB to mini-USB adapter which is ideal for transferring digital photos as well as music to and from your MP3 player or digital camera.

Further, to prove that Verbatim knows just what you may need, it also introduced a really nice little pair of USB speakers for those times you want to get the full effect of a DVD movie, a business presentation, or simply your music. These small plug 'n' play clamshell speakers are perfect for traveling, those who have limited desk space or simply want better sound than notebook speakers provide. Their retractable USB cable powers the speakers so you can play them anywhere, anytime. They also include easy touch volume buttons to raise, lower, or mute the sound.

The Notebook Essentials Collection is priced at $34.99 and the USB speakers are $24.99. Both are now available through leading Internet resellers. You owe it to yourself to take a look at these if you are a notebook user...even if you never travel!

John Lentz