Show Us Your Blogging Rig and Win a Pro pMetrics Account

Some bloggers probably have no qualms about just typing away at any computer and publishing blog posts at any time of the day. But there are some of us who have some habits or practices that we just can’t do without. Perhaps most would at least need to be using a certain piece of equipment or software in order to be productive when writing. Perhaps you need a big LCD screen? Or how about a netbook for portability and the ability to blog anywhere?

Ryan showed us his blogging rig a year back. Much like Ryan, I’m fond of a multi-computer setup. I like it how I can write an article on one computer, and then do research and reading (or chatting with colleagues) on another.

On my desk, my main work machine is my laptop, and in the periphery are my two netbooks.

My laptop and netbooks

I usually carry one netbook in my bag for those times when I need to get work done while out of my home office. As backup connectivity, and for away-from-office connectivity when outside of WiFi hotspots, I use my 3G/HSDPA modem. This runs on a prepaid account, so I don’t have to worry about needlessly paying for an unlimited account that I don’t usually get to use anyway (and sometimes the faster 3G/HSDPA signal is spotty so one has to settle down for slow GPRS).

HSDPA modem

When I need to get some graphics-related work done, I use my Mac Mini, which is attached to a reasonably-sized (19-inch) LCD screen.

My Mac Mini

And then there’s for those cases where I really need to get connected while mobile. I used to use my Nokia E51 exclusively, but when I got a SonyEricsson Xperia X1 for review, I’m finding myself using that one more often for writing emails, moderating comments, and even writing short posts while on the go.

Show us your blogging rig!

Now it’s time for you to share with us what your blogging rig looks like. Do share a bit why you like your blogging setup that way, and how it helps you be productive. Or perhaps, if you don’t feel your blogging rig is good enough, tell us how you’d like to change your blogging setup to help you blog better.

To help you in blogging productivity, we’re giving away Pro pMetrics accounts to four lucky folks who post their blogging rig photos on the comment threads. Accounts are good for one year, and valued at $59.99. With the premium Pro account you get detailed tracking, such as per-visitor tracking, conversion tracking, data export and the like. The Pro account also supports up to 10 sites instead of three for the free account.

I’ll select one submission in random each Friday of the next four weeks. I will announce the winners, and get in touch with the comment author. So please register for an account so I can directly contact you through your Performancing account (and the email registered therein).