Our new roundup of Mac accessories includes all sorts of methods to keep your computer safe and sound from drops, scratches, hacking, and your dirty hands.
Varidesk
You have probably seen the current reports claiming that sitting at the desk all day long will kill you. The new Varidesk line allows you to easily shift between sitting and standing at your desk. The Varidesk rises into a specific position that allows you to keep working while you stand, and then you can set it for the sitter’s view when you think your legs need some rest.
Twelve South
Here is a new article from the Twelve South, the GhostStand ($35) is a Lucite stand that holds your MacBook upward at a better viewing height (particularly, 6 inches off the desk) when using an external mouse/trackpad and keyboard, or together with a separate display. The soft silicon rails on the top save your MacBook from any possible danger, while the matching rails on the bottom side keep the stand in place.
Twelve South
Here’s some relief for poor and overworked wrists. The SurfacePad ($30) for the MacBook Pro gives a ‘warm weather work surface’ on your laptop, it also helps to preserve your MacBook’s resale value by keeping the palmrests free of oil and grime. The SurfacePad for the MacBook Air debuted a while back; this version enlarges the line to fit 15-inch and 13-inch MacBook Pro models.
Sonnet
The Presto Gigabit ($30) Ethernet Adapter features Gigabit wired networking to the USB 3.0-equipped Macs. All that you need to do is to plug it into your Mac’s USB port, and then plug an Ethernet cable into the other end of the adapter.
Quickertek
The AC Quicky ($49) lets your older MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro catch up to the newer 802.11ac wireless standard. You just need to plug this Quicky into the USB port on any Mac running (OS X 10.4 or later) and you will be able to connect to any Apple ready wireless access point.
NuForce
The Icon DAC ($229) is digital to audio converter and headphone amplifier which brings an audiophone-grade experience when playing your favorite music from Mac. All this technology is packed in a high quality aluminum case, ensuring it will be around to improve your music for years to come.
Logitech
The Logitech’s Ultrathin ($70) Touch Mouse T631 for the Mac is a wireless input product which complements Apple’s different MacBook models. It is specially designed for travelling, and thin enough to fit into the computer bag without packing much bulk. The touch surface of T631 that is on the top allows you to get advantage of the OS X’s multi-touch gestures.
G-Technology
The G-Dock EV ($750) with Thunderbolt features 2 removable hard drives which provide a total of the 2 TB storage. Made for your video editing workflow, the EV is Time Machine compatible. Made from aluminum and is well compatible with the Macs running (OS X 10.7 or later).
Booq
The Booq’s Viper Courier Bag comes in 2 models; one for 13 inches laptops ($100) and one for 15 inches ($110). Made from water repellant materials to confirm your MacBook does not encounter scratches and accidents while you are on the go.
Das Keyboard
The company’s new HackShield Messenger Bag (pictured) and HackShield Backpack are each built to keep the Mac laptop safe and sound from both wireless and physical threats. The bags come with Fidlock fasteners to avoid theft, also they shield your Mac laptop or PC with the blocking stuff designed to stop radio signals from getting out or in.
