So it's the fan that's so noisy..that makes more sense indeed. thx

The original question was answered, but now I have another question. Is a wireless bluetooth keyboard capable of waking the Powerbook from sleep if an external monitor is hooked u…

Quote: Originally posted by chrikenn: I just hooked up a Viewsonic VG150 15" LCD to my 12" rev.B Powerbook via the mini-DVI to VGA adapter. Things seem to be working OK…

You can change your mirror/spanning option in the Display system pref, but an easier way is to just hit F7, which should swap between the two modes. Also, I haven't tried it myself…

Hey guys, i'm Roxy and i'm new here, just wanted to introduce myseld. Yup i'm a switcher, and so far i'm in love with my new 15' Albook 1.25 (i've been wanting one for a year ask m…

Hey you...glad you finally got to post! Yup...she finally got one of her own. After seeing mine, and using more than me...she wanted one even more! LOL

In case you didn't know, ctrl + mouse click will give you a right click. It feels awkward at first but eventually you'll do it second nature.

Quote: Originally posted by BkueKanoodle: In case you didn't know, ctrl + mouse click will give you a right click. It feels awkward at first but eventually you'll do it …

or just use a two button mouse

Welcome Tantrum! And congrats to MintyFresh for regaining control over his TiBook Here's two tips: As far as the right-click is concerned, download a copy of the fabulous SideTrac…

nice work on the switch. i did it about a year ago, to an ibook, and i am getting a new powerbook on saturday (i can't wait). like everyone has said, ctrl+click for right click. …

Any suggestions for a multibutton bluetooth mouse with scroll wheel?

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 …

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…

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 …

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.

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? …

so I guess just the external mouse and keyboard can wake it up closed?

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.

Thanks!

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…

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…

Quick question Can you reset the printer ink levels? I have an HP 5550. I refilled the ink cartridges when they got low, however, the utility still shows the previous ink levels.…

Yep. Post in the Peripherals forum for printer questions. (BTW, it's probably the chip in the cartridge telling the printer they're still empty. I'm not too familiar with HP's car…

I believe that the Logitech Mx900 mouse is available in some channels, does anyone have one yet, any impressions with the powerbook?