You read reviews and solicited friends' opinions. You scoured online retailers for the absolute latest and greatest. You agonized over hard drive size and CPU speed and customization options. Now, all your hard work's paid off: You have a state-of-the-art notebook ready at your command. Although it may seem like the perfect time to christen that high-gloss widescreen, think again. Is your notebook really as pimped out as it could be? Are there products that can make your already-great system even better?

 

The right mix of accessories, such as a top-of-the-line webcam or docking stand, can take even the most basic laptop from average to luxurious. Just imagine, for example, how even more glorious all those media-playback features will be in 5.1 surround sound. Because you've already invested a good amount of time researching the best notebook, we've made this part easy for you by taking out our silver platter and serving up five of our favorite higher-end notebook accessories.