Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system
Your almost right, I am using an old VCR for the tuner, however it runs into the Dell 2005FPW 20 inch screen not the PowerBook. The Dell Screen has VGA, DVI and a S plug, you can switch between them using a switch on the front of the display and you can also see TV using it's built in P in P. I have my old PowerBook hooked into the VGA and a Mac Mini hooked into the DVI. The Dell screen looks as good as my partners 20 inch Apple display, but it has more functions. The only thing I hate about it is it says Dell on the front in Silver letters, so I took a Black magic marker and made that black. I noticed a good deal on a 20 Dell LCD with all those connections ... I am SO tempted, and like your marker cover-up plan. Does yours have built-in USB hub, too? ... Is Dell the only one making something like this? ... anyone know? Jean -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system
I personally use a firewire hub and a usb hub to minimize the cable clutter, and because I had some minor issues with device chaining (I had an external DVD-RW drive, Isight, and 3 external firewire hard drives, plus an ipod all hooked up at once). It's worked out quite well for me. I have a small stand that my powerbook goes on. I leave the long wall cable plugged in, and attach / detach the AC brick from that as needed when I move the powerbook around. Thanks, Steve ... I like the idea of leaving the long cord plugged in. Are your hubs powered? What brand are they? Any problems with them? I've had a string of bad luck with cheap USB hubs, so that's why I ask ... not sure which brands are likely to be most reliable. What kind of stand are you using for your PowerBook? I may just build a small shelf to put mine on so it's at the same level as my CRT. Jean -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system
The DVI on the Dell is hooked up to a Mac Mini, so I switch back and forth PowerBook VGA to Mini DVI, even have a video recorder hooked in to the S plug, so I can switch to the TV also or use P in P. All the wires are a nightmare though. Love these PowerBooks. Brian Hey, Brian ... Are you saying you're using the tuner on a VCR to input TV signal into your PowerBook? If so, what software are you using to view it? ... Yeah, I can see the wires getting out of hand here, too ... I do have wireless network, but wouldn't it be nice to have wireless everything :-) Jean -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system
After a few months with my 15 G4 PowerBook, I so rarely fire up the Quicksilver that I've decided to try to use the Powerbook as my desktop system on the rare occasion that I need the luxury of my swivel chair and 21 CRT ... I love how the PowerBook works with the extended display and have been surprised at how cool it's been running with it... seemingly, cooler than using the PowerBook alone, though I can't imagine why that is, unless it's been my lap and not the machine generating the heat all this time :-/ ... I plan to run an external Firewire DVD-RW (the PB has a combo drive) and an external USB2 hard drive for storage of customer jobs, and have extended AppleCare ... If anyone here is using a PowerBook like this, I'd love to hear how it's working for you and any problems or surprises you've encountered. Are you using USB or Firewire hubs? External drives? Thanks, Jean -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Wallstreet charge probs
My new-to-me Series II Wallstreet 266 definitely has battery issues - won't charge a new battery in either bay. Got it to see the battery in both bays, briefly with lightning charge indicator, then nada...back to red X through the icon on restart, etc. PMU reset ineffective. I'm thinking probably needs new PMU, but that's just a guess. Anybody here had (and fixed) similar problems with their G3 'Book? I agree that it's a crap shoot diagnosing the problem without testing the batteries in another machine or external charger. That said, I took a shot in the dark with a Wallstreet and replaced the Power and Charge Card when batteries stopped charging or being recognized. In my case, the problem was fixed. It's quite a trip, disassembling the machine to get to the card. On another Wallstreet, I was able to fix the problem by simply reseating the old Power and Charge Card (it was a VERY loose connection, I wonder if that's common?) ... you may wish to try the suggestion of reseating all possible offending components before buying parts. Good Luck ! -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Wireless but not AirPort
Larry ... I'm using an Orinoco brand (gold) 802.11b pc card on a Lombard running OS 9.1. My wireless router is a Belkin that I bought refurbed direct from Belkin. This setup has worked well with the AirPort software on the Lombard ... other units on my network include a G3 iMac with an Apple AirPort card running Panther and a new G4 iBook with an AirPort 802.11g card and Panther. They all work together just fine, though I did have to play a bit with the Belkin router to get the best signal range ... for me, this means sitting it on it's face with it's antenna sticking straight up. HTH, Jean I am fixing a PowerBook Lombard or an IceBook for my wife and she'll probably want it to be wireless, but rather than spending (too much) money on AirPort I'm thinking of buying a standard PC basestation/sender. Which ones work well with a Mac ? Makes ? USB or PCMCIA ? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- 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-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
