Which accessories are you all getting for your frame? It would be nice to compile a list of suggestions here. All the official accessories were sold out when I ordered my Frame, but I was OK with that. I have a laptop charger that I’m using to charge it, and the ergonomic kit doesn’t seem really essential.
This is what I’m considering getting or already ordered (in the US):
Case I looked at a bunch of options but they seem either too expensive, too ugly, or have disappointing functional design. I think I’m going to go with a DSLR camera case instead because I think it would work just as well but look better and be more versatile. My plan is to put the headset by itself with a lens protector on one side of the camera bag divider, the controllers on the other side, and charger, cables, battery packs, etc., in an external pocket. I’m looking at this one in particular, which seems to be the a good size, price, and look for me, and is available from a nearby camera shop for the suggested price: https://www.kfconcept.com/KF13.179_5l-camera-sling-bag-urban-wander-05-black
Update: the case above worked like I expected. it’s a snug fit for the headset standing on its end, but I think it’s good.
Power Bank I’m looking at this one (INIU 10,000mah PD 45W), which is available from the local Best Buy: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/iniu-portable-charger-markets-smallest-10000mah-pd-45w-power-bank-with-layout-usb-c-cable-for-iphone-samsung-pixel-etc-black/CZW8VCWVTF/sku/6670987
Cable to connect a battery in my back pocket with the Frame while I use it. Someone suggested a coiled cable, which I thought was a good idea. I found this one (Smallrig 5730) which is not only coiled but has one angled connector, on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/127902849864
Update: a couple of people in the discussion below have suggested not using a coiled cable because of weight and the coils possibly pulling at the battery pack. Try at your own risk or wait for confirmation of how well this works.
Lens Protector to protect the lens and screens from damage, not only from sunlight, but also from scratches, impact, etc. Found this one on eBay too (unfortunately shows out of stock right now, but you may find it or something similar elsewhere): https://www.ebay.com/itm/366526245964?var=636238931153
Can anyone think of anything else or have better suggestions in place of the items above?
Edit: I just added my country. It may be helpful if everyone making suggestions includes the country or at least continent to help others know if they may or may not find that item available to them.
It would be great if there was a dock to use it as a desktop PC as well. Sadly the USB port is only 2.0 without display out, but the extension port at the nose might be able to drive a dock via PCIe.
I’m really curious what people are going to do with that port.
eGPU
Well, the Index also had a kind of similar port in the front and no one really made anything with it.
I guess the Frame being stand-alone makes it slightly more likely we will see some prototypes of interesting stuff.
This was my thought too.
Here’s one idea: a forward-looking infrared (FLIR), thermal imaging camera.
That could actually be really cool, getting to walk around and just see heat
Yeah, I think so too. I also think that it could be useful for some people, especially in certain professions like contractors inspecting insulation, etc.
It would be highly impractical, but what about a lidar camera? Seeing distance?
That could be interesting too. I figure if they have them on phones, no reason why it couldn’t work on Frame.
Oh, yeah, that would be cool. My current keyboard and mouse are wired anyway.