Purchase upgrade accessories to Gateway M405 notebooks

Gateway M405 computers are customizable. You can put in larger hard drives and expand available RAM. You can also purchase an extra battery to double your unplugged time.

I recommend: Purchase Gateway M405 computer parts from many suppliers. Memory-Up.com supplies RAM for Gateway M405 laptop computers and guarantees their work. You can upgrade the hard drive with a standard 2.5-inch diameter, 9.5 mm thick hard drive through Newegg Inc.  At Battery Company sells batteries that will fit the M405 laptop.

Connect an LCD flat panel monitor to your Gateway M405 notebook

When you're in your office or at home, you might find it easier to work if you have a large monitor, which reduces eye strain over long-periods.

I recommend: If you want to see and touch your monitor before you purchase it, Best Buy sells flat panel monitors up to 19" diagonal for under $200. If you're a confident online shopper, Buy.com Inc. offers monitors up to 20" diagonal for under $200.

Expand your Gateway M405 laptop through external accessories

If you purchased the M405CS, consider adding an external DVD burner to burn your home movies or make backups of your personal DVDs. You may also find that when you aren't mobile, the laptop is easier to use connected to a mouse and external keyboard.

I recommend: TigerDirect sells many DVD burners, including those with Lightscribe capabilities (the ability to create images on specially prepared DVDs). Super Warehouse offers a wireless keyboard and mouse combo. The devices communicate to the laptop via an RF receiver connected to the laptop's USB port.