Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system
Sorry to be so late on a reply for this. Yes, It has a usb hub. 2 usb plug on the side of the screen and a couple underneath also. I think dells is the only cheap competitive screen in the 20 inch size. If you buy it make sure to use a nonwashable type marker, hardly even notice the Dell mark anymore it just blends into the frame. In the 23 inch size there are numerous makers, Dells 24 inch looks tempting. Brian On May 27, 2005, at 2:55 AM, G-Books wrote: Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 18:36:34 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 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
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? it has a 4-way hub (2 at the back, 2 at the side). This link could be of interest to those on the market for a WS 20 flat panel for their PB at the desk setup: http://www.engadget.com/entry/123420041567 I was considering the 20 cinema display, but the Dell is a cheapo, here in the UK at 399 GBP shipped vs 472 (with edu discount) for the cinema display. Also with the Dell I could hook both the PB G4 and G3... and the VCR. Tough choice... cheers, gianfranco -- Weitersagen: GMX DSL-Flatrates mit Tempo-Garantie! Ab 4,99 Euro/Monat: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/dsl -- 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
On May 25, 2005, at 5:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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? There are a couple of USB ports on the back of the LCD so that you could hook in a usb peripheral or two of your choice. The only other display like this that I have seen is the HP 23 LCD. It's basically the same thing, but slightly larger, and it has component video input, as well as svideo, DVI, and VGA. Steve -- 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
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 ---
Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system
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 The firewire hub is powered. It's a Belkin 7 port. I've had no issues with it. My USB hub is some cheap one I picked up at a local computer store. It's used for my mouse, keyboard, scanner, and photo printer. My USB ports are all USB 1.1 on my powerbook, so I didn't bother with a more expensive hub. No issues with it either. All of the devices are low power devices tho I'm pretty sure. 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. I have some wire stand that I had laying around the house. I've been looking at one of the Griffin iCurves, but I haven't seen one in person yet to decide if I really want one. You can kind of see if in the photo at http://www.sfuller.net/gallery/office/aaa (you can click the photo once to zoom in to full size). Note that I have moved the printer somewhere else in my office for the time being. I also have a laser printer in my office, but it's attached to the network with an HP external print server. Steve -- 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
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 :-) If he has the same Dell 20 display that I have, the monitor has inputs for DVI, VGA, Svideo and component input (RCA). You hook everything up to the LCD and then switch between inputs, or you can do Picture in Picture with some. On mine I have my Windows PC hooked to DVI, my G4 Cube hooked to VGA, and a Tivo hooked to the Svideo. I can have any of those up full screen, or I can have either computer up full screen and the tivo displayed in a smaller window in one of the corners. It's quite handy. :) Steve -- 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
On May 25, 2005, at 7:36 AM, G-Books wrote: 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 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 am in total agreement on your last statement, I use a Apple bluetooth keyboard for my Mini, the PowerBooks external keyboard has a usb wire, it's modern computing, it's called wired H**L. I am all for wireless everything. Brian -- 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: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system
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? I';ve been using my 17 PB like this for 2 years now, using it as a replacement for a P4 PC running windows. 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. I don't use an external monitor with mine, but that would certainly be an option that would work well. Biggest issues for me were finding a comfortable height/distance for the PB, and getting the cables ran so that my desk was not cluttered with them. Other than that, it's worked out well for the last two years. My PB travels to / from work with me every day so I'm hooking/ unkooking cables a lot, but it's basically 3 cables (firewire, USB, and power) that get plugged or unplugged. Steve Fuller -- 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 use my Pismo G4 with an internal super drive USB hub external keyboard monitor and mouse, I turn the internal display off with the laptop opened @ a 45 degree angle for better airport range and cooling. I connect to the net with the powerbook and do an adhoc to share the connection with my ***dows box, I do real estate and have to run internet explorer 6 to access listings, I use virtual pc sometimes put it is painfully slow, I also have an older HP all in one that doesn't have OSX drivers. 17 monitor at 1024x768 is perfect for me. Kevin On 5/23/05 1:50 PM, Steve Fuller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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? I';ve been using my 17 PB like this for 2 years now, using it as a replacement for a P4 PC running windows. 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. I don't use an external monitor with mine, but that would certainly be an option that would work well. Biggest issues for me were finding a comfortable height/distance for the PB, and getting the cables ran so that my desk was not cluttered with them. Other than that, it's worked out well for the last two years. My PB travels to / from work with me every day so I'm hooking/ unkooking cables a lot, but it's basically 3 cables (firewire, USB, and power) that get plugged or unplugged. Steve Fuller Kevin Bellerose . Sales Agent Town Country Realtors [ p. 800 .750 .5611 f. 207 .862 .5311 e. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] -- 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
Been using my Ti500 as desktop system for over 4 years now. 2 firewire hard disk and 1 burner daisy chained. Use a Matias tactilepro keyboard with a Microsoft wirelss mouse. Recently hooked it up to a 20 in. Dell display works OK, but there is not enough video ram to run screen savers in iPhoto. Oh, well, guess I need a new PowerBook, other than that it has served me well. 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 -- 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 ---
