Back in '95, I bought a Woods Industries _switched_ outlet strip at Staples. 3 outlets "switched on", when the main device powered up (which was connected to my PowerMac 8500). So, I connected my monitor to one of these switched outlets (power switch set to on). I hit the Power key on the ADB keyboard, & the PowerMac & monitor power on simultaneously. A real easy way to get the system up.
I can't find this Woods Industries "smart" outlet strip, or any other brand. It seems as if every retailer has gone *cheap*, & has these "dumb" outlet strips. No *switched* outlet strips. Believe it or not, my G4/667 sits most of the time because I CAN'T power up the system like my 8500 (G4/400 accelerated) with one flick of a switch. I'll be getting a 3rd party keyboard which HAS a power button. So, all I need is a switched outlet strip, & I can power up my G4/667 with one flick of a switch. Does anyone know of a *switched* outlet strip, & where I can get one? B Yen PS I noticed the MacAlly USB keyboards (ikeys & the other one) HAVE a power button. Why Apple didn't put one on the keyboard is beyond me. Someone was saying something about a Mac monitor. (you mean you hit the monitor's power switch, & it turns on the PowerMac? If so, this is forcing the user to buy a Mac monitor. I use a Mitsubishi 19" Diamond Pro). That Mac keyboard ($69) has a plasticky feel, & the Microsoft Natural (ergo) keyboards ($40 & up) have far better feel. I even tried a lowly Compaq keyboard at the local Radio Shack, & it had a better feel than the Mac keyboard. The Mac mouse (clear thing) is no good. The Logitech optical wheel mouse makes interactivity so much better. Why does Apple charge so much, for inferior products? I thought Mac puts out superior products at a higher price. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
