How I converted my notebook into a desktop for less than $100

**joshll** · 07-30-2006, 08:20 AM

looks awfull make it a gradient red and pimp it bro.

**Jakke PNG** · 07-30-2006, 08:22 AM

I made the same sort of changes when my computer caught fire and I had to steal the components from my wifes computer thus rendering hers obsolete.

I plugged my laptop to her 17" monitor, added a USB 2.0 hub, keyboard and mouse..and voilhahaha224;, a new tabletop for her.

**Quotealex** · 07-30-2006, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by joshll

looks awfull make it a gradient red and pimp it bro.

U mean I should paint the wall red?

**joshll** · 07-30-2006, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by Alex from Montreal

U mean I should paint the wall red?

acctually i have a better idea, get a logo like the 'Mad Catz' logo sticker or a very very very expensive model of car logo 'Ferrari' and stick it right in the midle ill post a pic in 10 of what it would look like

**GoNe** · 07-30-2006, 08:50 AM

I got my monster acer laptop in just a stand like yours i love it.

**stickyfingerz** · 07-30-2006, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Alex from Montreal

Since I added a "desktop" into my a spare room, my guests stays much longer in their room and bother me alot less, and all it took to get quiet time was less than $100 Canadian for the following:
- $50 for a Kensignton stand with with a 4 USB hub
- $15 for a Benq keyboard
- $30 for a Targus mouse

I highly recommend this setup to anyone with limited budget that donèt want to be bothered by guests all they long

I have that same stand. I love it. I use synergy so I can use same mouse on desktop and laptop. Good stuff.

**Quotealex** · 07-30-2006, 08:56 AM

got a link for this "synergy" you use?

Originally posted by stickyfingerzdotnet

I have that same stand. I love it. I use synergy so I can use same mouse on desktop and laptop. Good stuff.

**stickyfingerz** · 07-30-2006, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Alex from Montreal

got a link for this "synergy" you use?

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

Think thats it.

**CamsLord** · 07-30-2006, 09:14 AM

you dont even need a stand, just get cables, wireless keyboard+mouse and screen and u're good

**MaddCaz** · 07-30-2006, 09:15 AM

aint notebooks more expensive anyway?

**Kimo** · 07-30-2006, 09:24 AM

nice set up

**Quotealex** · 07-30-2006, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by stickyfingerzdotnet

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/

Think thats it.

cool

**Manowar** · 07-30-2006, 09:32 AM

neat-o..

**Quotealex** · 07-30-2006, 09:33 AM

Originally posted by MaddCaz

aint notebooks more expensive anyway?

Not if you have a spare notebook and very little space for a desktop.

**Quotealex** · 07-30-2006, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by CamsLord

you dont even need a stand, just get cables, wireless keyboard+mouse and screen and u're good

Adding a screen would blow my budget, and the stand protects my notebook from accidental liquid spill.

How I converted my notebook into a desktop for less than $100

How I converted my notebook into a desktop for less than $100

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