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Hey new here, just got a PB — #9

Quote: Originally posted by Orion27: Any suggestions for a multibutton bluetooth mouse with scroll wheel? I am using the Belkin BT mouse. I got the best price at …
MacNN Peripherals by slider

Hey new here, just got a PB — #10

Quote: Originally posted by Orion27: Any suggestions for a multibutton bluetooth mouse with scroll wheel? How bout getting the Microsoft one or the Logitech MX9000…
MacNN Peripherals by typoon

Hey new here, just got a PB — #11

Tantrum: Welcome and congrats on your new PowerBook. Sorry to hear that you'll need another printer. I would highly recommend the Canon S820. I got it for $69 refurbished at Fry's …
MacNN Peripherals by TheIceMan

Powerbook with Sleep Problem — #1

Hey All - I have a Rev. A 17" Powerbook which I love, but I have noticed lately that when I shut the lid it takes sometimes close to a minute for it to fall asleep, whereas it us…
MacNN Networking by iDoc

Powerbook with Sleep Problem — #2

Most likely you have a process that is tidying itself up. I had the same problem when I installed faxStuff about a year ago. Start thinking about what you have installed since th…
MacNN Networking by Ω

Powerbook with Sleep Problem — #3

Quote: Originally posted by _?_: Most likely you have a process that is tidying itself up. I had the same problem when I installed faxStuff about a year ago. Start thi…
MacNN Networking by Avenir

Disable the PowerBook display? — #1

Hi, I am running connected to an external display. I want to turn off the laptop screen and just use the external, can I do this? Its a 12" 1Ghz PB by the way.
MacNN Peripherals by BigCanoe

Disable the PowerBook display? — #2

Quote: Originally posted by BigCanoe: Hi, I am running connected to an external display. I want to turn off the laptop screen and just use the external, can I do this? …
MacNN Peripherals by jaiqua

Disable the PowerBook display? — #4

Yes. And you need to do the Bluetooth Firmware Update in order for Bluetooth devices to be able to wake up your PB from sleep.
MacNN Peripherals by fizzlemynizzle

Disable the PowerBook display? — #6

Quote: Originally posted by jaiqua: Yip, just boot up your PB with the screen lid closed, and your monitor on. I'm not a fan of leaving the lid closed though all the tim…
MacNN Peripherals by Peter Aamodt

Disable the PowerBook display? — #7

Quote: Originally posted by Peter Aamodt: But can you cold-boot an Al PB with the lid closed? I have a USB keyboard with a power key, but that only seems to work when t…
MacNN Peripherals by Dr.Michael

Port replicators? — #1

Hi All, I'm going to be buying a 15 or 17" PB here shortly, and was wondering if there are any good port replicators out there so that I can hook up an external cinema display, et…
MacNN Networking by hostvisions

Port replicators? — #2

Good question...I've been wondering the same thing. Edit - I did find these, not sure how good they are...but look okay. A little on the expensive side though. Doesn't look lik…
MacNN Networking by Minty Fresh

Port replicators? — #3

A lot of people use these: http://www.bookendzdocks.com/bookendz.
MacNN Networking by selowitch

Port replicators? — #4

Quote: Originally posted by selowitch: A lot of people use these: http://www.bookendzdocks.com/bookendz. That's what I linked to...hehe...but this is their officia…
MacNN Networking by Minty Fresh

Port replicators? — #5

Thank you. I'm very surprised to find that replicators aren't very common for the powerbook line. As popular as they are I would have thought someone would have launched a nice d…
MacNN Networking by hostvisions

Port replicators? — #6

I used a BookEndz dock for my Ti 400 and honestly, it wasn't worth the expense ($250). You have to line it up just right and spend a lot of time futzing with it to get it to work …
MacNN Networking by Macola

Port replicators? — #7

Quote: Originally posted by Macola: I used a BookEndz dock for my Ti 400 and honestly, it wasn't worth the expense ($250). You have to line it up just right and spend a…
MacNN Networking by selowitch

Port replicators? — #8

I don't get it. Even if you use a replicator you're still plugging and unplugging from the Powerbook. So the wear and tear is the same either way. I think there are two main reaso…
MacNN Networking by chabig

Port replicators? — #9

Quote: Originally posted by chabig: Even if you use a replicator you're still plugging and unplugging from the Powerbook. So the wear and tear is the same either way. …
MacNN Networking by selowitch

Port replicators? — #10

Random idea I had the other day. Most of Apple's high end desktops have been dual processor for a while, why not offer that possibility in a laptop? Well, shoving two CPUs inside…
MacNN Networking by Drakino

Port replicators? — #11

Quote: Originally posted by chabig: I don't get it. Even if you use a replicator you're still plugging and unplugging from the Powerbook. So the wear and tear is the sam…
MacNN Networking by Macola
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