Massive Tech Upgrades

[Knotch_Blade]

I've got some questions regarding a laptop, using it as a desktop and re-networking my house.

 

Alright, laptop time.

I'm buying the base-line Macbook Pro 13in. I'm also buying a Wireless Keyboard/Magic Mouse, Clear Speck See-Thru Hard Shell, moshi Clear Keyboard Guard and the iKlear Complete kit with Keyboard cover.

 

Okay, now for my reasoning. The case is obvious, put it on a new product, it should stay looking new. The keyboard guard is to prevent oils/crumbs/dust getting into the keyboard, and then I wash it when it gets gross. Then the iKlear kit is to clean fingerprints/cover the keyboard guard to stop oils from touching the display. (I've done a lot of research on this stuff on MacRumors). Anything I (don't) need?

 

Now, I plan on using the MBP as a desktop 75% of the time (when I'm at my mom's house). So I want to hook it up to really nice monitor.

My ideal monitor has to have HDMI and DVI, with a fast response time (über competitive FPS player, like paid to play :P ) so I went with this Viewsonic 24in Monitor. I'd hook my Xbox up via HDMI and the Macbook with a MiniDisplay Port to DVI cable, and just unplug the MDP when I have to leave. Then, I just fold up the MBP, and use the wireless mouse/keyboard and do work. Good plan?

 

I was also interested in these Logitech surround sound speakers for when I want to watch a movie on MBP. Thoughts?

 

Now for the networking. I currently have an old Linksys router that can't handle the demand from my family's usage. We have a VoIP phone, and (soon to be) three wireless computers, and my Xbox. So I was going to buy the Airport Extreme (two/three computers are Macs). So I was going to have the cable modem go to the Airport Extreme, and have the iMac and VoIP box wired to the Extreme with my mom's laptop wirelessly connected, and our printer connected via USB. Then in my room, I'd have Airport Express extending our network and have my Xbox and MBP wirelessly attached, and have my printer to the USB on the Airport Express. And if I could, wire the Logitech speakers through the audio out on the Airport Extreme, allowing me to have wireless music/movies via AirTunes. Do you think my setup will withstand the beating?

 

Any other thoughts or comments to help me out here? I'm trying to make an educated decision :)

[Sbrideau]

I was also interested in these Logitech surround sound speakers for when I want to watch a movie on MBP. Thoughts?

 

I have an older version of this model, and the sound really is good, and it's a high quality speaker system. I would recommend them. Mind you it's only 70W, so they will only go so far, but the sound still is strong.