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Model Number: 544148
Located in: Home Office, Desk Accessories, Computer Accessories
Six laptop tools that make every business trip more productive. Now you can set up an office in a hotel room, on a plane, or at the corner café. All accessories simply plug into the USB or other port on your laptop for instant use. An included four-port USB hub makes it easy to plug in other peripherals. And integrated earbuds with microphone let you listen to music and movies, or use Internet-based phone services such as Skype®. Includes a zippered travel case.
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
(based on 25 reviews)
92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to use (19), Versatile (16), Durable (15), Reliable (11), Fast (10)
Cons:
None (3)
Best Uses:
Travel (20), Dorm room (3)
Describe Yourself:
Quality oriented (20), Value oriented (4)
Primary use:
Personal (13), Business (12)
 
What a GREAT product!
By DarciVerified Reviewer from Round Rock, TX on 7/25/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Great For Travel, Reliable, Versatile
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love how the case is small enough to put in your carry-on bag when traveling. The mouse is a great size for me and works perfectly with my laptop. Also having a light included in the package was a fantastic idea
since there isn't always enough light available when using your laptop.
I haven't had a use for the keypad yet, but you never know when it may
become useful for my business!

 
Good gift
By JewelsVerified Reviewer from Acworth, GA on 7/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was a gift. My husband liked it; however, his laptop has a number pad so I would suggest if considering this product to check if your laptop has a number pad. He as well as I were impressed with all of the items included, and have taken it with us when traveling.

 
so easy
By the collector from hopewell jct on 4/11/2008
Pros:
Fast, Portible
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i love it it is so reliable and easy to set, up i have never scene anything like it

 
Great Product!!
By AnnieVerified Purchaser from Columbus,OH on 3/30/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Fast, Reliable, Versatile
Cons:
Can't think of any
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it daily, very convenient, easy to setup, and the biggest plus of all and unlike so many things out there, IT WORKS GREAT WITH VISTA!!

 
I would recomend to friends and family.
By LoisVerified Reviewer from Pahrump,NV on 3/14/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Versatile
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great for travel with my lap top

 
Perfect for all my computer needs
By IkabodVerified Reviewer from Clovis, CA on 3/1/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Reliable, Versatile
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it for my daily needs because i'm always in front of my laptop and i like it when everything i need is just in one place so i know where to get it when i need it...and i didnt have to go to a lot of different places just to purchase the things that i need separately..they all came in just one bag

 
Everything you need in a small package
By KatieVerified Reviewer from New Rochelle, NY on 2/22/2008
Pros:
Compact,Light, All in one
Best Uses:
Easy to take with you, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a perfect gift for that someone who travels. I bought it as a gift and now I will be getting one for myself.

 
LOVE IT!!!
By Soccer Mom from Buena Park, CA on 2/14/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Reliable, Versatile
Best Uses:
Going from place to place
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have a laptop that is never in the same place and when I received this as a Christmas gift, I was thrilled! I work with website programs, art programs and excel programs, and you can't imagine what a pain it is to not have a mouse or a numeric keypad. My time to accomplish things on my laptop is so much quicker. I love that everything is contained in one zippered pouch (which by the way, if working in awkward places with no table top, the zippered pouch becomes my mouse pad). I would definitely recommend to anyone with a laptop!

 
I would buy this product again!
By KarenVerified Reviewer from Charlotte, NC on 1/26/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Versatile
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The laptop essential kit is a great accessory for any laptop user on the go.

 
I would recommend this product.
By shirlVerified Reviewer from westford, MA on 1/26/2008
Pros:
Durable
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This product is just what I wanted [...].

 
Love it!
By Lula from Texas on 1/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Fast, Reliable, Versatile
Best Uses:
Dorm Room, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business

I am a teacher and go to conferences and workshops a lot. I can take the kit with me. It's light weight and I can set up my station very quickly. Will get one for my daughter in college.

 
Laptop Essentials Kit
By chopperVerified Reviewer from Florida on 1/17/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Fast, Reliable, Versatile
Cons:
Mouse issues
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This kit is a must have for travel. I have had one for over a year and just bought one for a friend as a Christmas gift. My only issue is I wore the mouse out. It could be me because I have been through 3 since then. This kit is a must have for anyone with a laptop! It's awesome.

 
Big things do come in small packages
By ChristyVerified Reviewer from Omaha, Ne on 1/14/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Fast, Reliable, Versatile
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I gave this to my husband as a gift and he is thinking about buying some for his team.

 
Cool little kit
By Cochituate GuyVerified Reviewer from Saint Paul, Minnesota on 1/11/2008
Pros:
Durable, Fast, Reliable, Versatile
Best Uses:
Table top
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The foam rubber that all the devices pack into is stiff, and a little hard to work with at first, but my wife (it was her gift) figured out better then I how to pop stuff in and out of the foam, and she loves the 10 key pad.

 
Great Tool
By BankerVerified Reviewer from St. John, Indina on 1/5/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Fast, Reliable, Versatile
Cons:
Mouse is SMALL
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great Versatility but mouse is just a little small

 
Great Gift
By BJVerified Reviewer from Cedar Park, TX on 1/4/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Fast, Versatile
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Bought this as a gift. They loved it!

 
A laptop essential
By salute98Verified Reviewer from Missoula, MT on 1/4/2008
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good Price, Versatile
Cons:
None so far
Best Uses:
Travel, Work
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use it everytime I get out my laptop at home, work, or traveling. Very handy when I travel on a flight. I especially like the number pad andand adjustable light.

 
Earbuds do not work everything else fine
By Misc Grad Student from MD on 12/29/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast
Best Uses:
Travel, Work
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The case is compact and everything works great, except the earbuds. I've tried them on my vista computer, an xp computer, my mp3 player, and various other things and they work on nothing. I exchanged the kit and the new earbuds also did not work. Not sure if it is user error or what. The microphone does work though.

 
I LOVE IT
By Lisa from Flint, MI on 12/26/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Reliable
Best Uses:
Dorm Room
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I read the other review, and i also have vista.
I had no troblem getting the keypad to be compatible with vista. Works great and is so useful.

 
This is okay but maybe should have more
By Sandy, the peanut.Verified Reviewer from Mount Holly,NC on 12/20/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use, Fun to use, Reliable, Versatile
Cons:
Mouse was difficullt
Best Uses:
Dorm Room, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

the kit was great, except I didn't get any sound out of the earbuds. May have been my computer. Mouse was difficult to conrol. But i liked the kit A LOT. Will give to my son for school.

 
Great gift idea!
By The accountantVerified Reviewer from Philadelphia, PA on 12/20/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy to Use
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This kit was compact enough to add to a laptop bag, making it an easy addition for travel, whether for work or play!

 
Great! It had everything I need
By NoniVerified Reviewer from MD on 12/19/2007
Pros:
Versatile
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Used for travel.

 
It has all the esssentials in ONE place
By JohnVerified Reviewer from Detroit, MI on 12/19/2007
Pros:
Easy to Use, Fast, Versatile
Best Uses:
I use it for business, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It is nice because all of the items are in one place making it easy for me to use on the road.

 
Keyboard Problem
By explorerglock from Bullhead City, AZ on 11/4/2007
Pros:
many useful items
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Keyboard also does not work with Windows XP ..... or maybe the keyboard is defective.

 
Keypad Not Compatible with Vista Op Sys
By SperrigoVerified Reviewer from Seattle, WA on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Enhance Experience
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The keypad is not compatible with Vista, but the rest of the pieces work great and are compatible with Vista.

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