Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

Did I miss the parts in this discussion concerning that you really can't run a PB G4 with the lid closed? Or was this assumed from the beginning and I missed that? -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives |

Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

I have used a Logitech KB/Mouse combo (and separately) with no problems, also have hooked up a USB Wacom Tablet on occassion works just fine. Go to an Office/Electronics Mega store (if possible) and try a few out. Everybody has a different preference for feel and response. I have been happy wi

Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

On Friday, December 17, 2004, at 08:11 PM, Harry D. Corsover wrote: Does the MacAlly Bluetooth mouse use the PowerBook's built-in Bluetooth, or does it need a transceiver plugged into a USB port? If it doesn't it's not a bluetooth. There are a number of wireless mice on the market that aren't BT.

Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

I have found that it tracks very smooth, as well as the wired optical mouse that I was using. Not much is available on specs but you can see it here: http://www.macally.com/new/new_btmini.html. Larry On Dec 18, 2004, at 2:03 AM, Larry le Mac wrote: From: larry Zasitko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes

Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

From: larry Zasitko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes it uses the built in bluetooth What is the movement like of a Bluetooth mouse ? How precise and how smooth ? Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE!

Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

Yes it uses the built in bluetooth, I did not want anything else to plug in and lose I have seen a couple others advertised but these were in stock at Westworld Computers in Calgary so bought it there. It is a bit smaller than the Apple mouse but so far no problems. If you use the Apple

Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

Does the MacAlly Bluetooth mouse use the PowerBook's built-in Bluetooth, or does it need a transceiver plugged into a USB port? Harry -- On Dec 17, 2004, at 6:12 PM, larry Zasitko wrote: I originally bought a Apple bluetooth mouse but prefered a two button mouse and recently bought a MacAlly blu

Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

I use a bluetooth keyboard and mouse with my PowerBook and it works great. I originally bought a Apple bluetooth mouse but prefered a two button mouse and recently bought a MacAlly bluetooth mouse with two buttons and scroll wheel, pretty nice except it goes to sleep after only a few minute

Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

-Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry D.Corsover Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 12:41 To: G-Books Subject: Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ??? Can't help you with this one. I haven't tried their wireless mouse

Re: Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

On Dec 17, 2004, at 1:51 AM, Larry le Mac wrote: 1. Does a wireless keyboard and mouse work well with using an AlBook as a desktop ??? Works great for me, with the AlBook on the "Pedestal" CoolPad to bring the screen up to the right height. 2. How good are the wireless mice ??? Can't help you

Wireless keyboard/mouse (was G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

Further to Andre's question about wireless k/m 1. Does a wireless keyboard and mouse work well with using an AlBook as a desktop ??? 2. How good are the wireless mice ??? Are there different technologies ? Better/worse ? Suggestions ? I do some illustration work and I really hate crap mi

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

On 16 dec 2004, at 21:30, G-Books wrote: Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ??? Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:37:38 +0100 From: Timothy Luoma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

From: Timothy Luoma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A much cheaper option would have been to get an iCurve or similar, although I wish I had thought to tell my wife that what I really needed was a 19" monitor ;-) Price is not an issue (at all), I am limiting it to 19" because I need space for other things h

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

Larry: I used first a Pismo with external keyboard, mouse and monitor (20") with the Pismo elevated. Then moved to a TiBook same config. I was advised to leave the lid of the Powerbook open, all the way to use the second screen for palettes and toolbars, or at least partially (about halfway) to

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

-Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marcin Wichary Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 17:57 To: G-Books Subject: Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ??? > However, if you are using a LCD monitor, I'd recommend > against never sleeping the monitor

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

On Dec 13, 2004, at 3:56 PM, Marcin Wichary wrote: However, if you are using a LCD monitor, I'd recommend against never sleeping the monitor as you will accelerate degradation of the illumination lamp. I've worn out several across the past couple of years. This is new to me, I always assumed that

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

L PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry le Mac Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 15:53 To: G-Books Subject: Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ??? >From: Bill Gau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >-- I then plug in the monitor via the DVI adapter, along with the USB >connector (the keyboard and mouse are plugged into

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

At 11:12 AM -0700 12/13/04, Bill Gau wrote: Larry: I have a 15" ALbook 1.25GHz that I routinely use as a laptop / desktop. Presently, as a desktop, it is jacked into a 22" LCD Cinema display (via Apple's DVI to ADC adapter) and a USB keyboard / mouse. The following will go for an external VGA as w

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

However, if you are using a LCD monitor, I'd recommend against never sleeping the monitor as you will accelerate degradation of the illumination lamp. I've worn out several across the past couple of years. This is new to me, I always assumed that the LCDs should be put to sleep as often as possi

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

From: Bill Gau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- I then plug in the monitor via the DVI adapter, along with the USB connector (the keyboard and mouse are plugged into the USB on the Cinema Display) -- Then I plug in any firewire devices -- Then the audio connector -- And lastly the power connector. The Power

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ??? - Heat

From: mray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was advised to leave the lid of the Powerbook open, all the way to use the second screen for palettes and toolbars, or at least partially (about halfway) to allow the heat to disipate (from the CPU) not the monitor. With the lid closed the heat will rise right i

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

This is new to me, I always assumed that the LCDs should be put to sleep as often as possible in order *not* to accelerate degradation of the illumination lamp. Could you elaborate some more? In a tortured double-negative, what he said was he recommends against leaving the monitor on all the tim

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

On Dec 13, 2004, at 9:04 AM, Larry le Mac wrote: I have a G4 AlBook 1GHz and I am getting a 19" monitor in order to sit correctly, looking straight forward at the screen instead of 30 degrees downwards. A much cheaper option would have been to get an iCurve or similar, although I wish I had though

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

Larry: I have a 15" ALbook 1.25GHz that I routinely use as a laptop / desktop. Presently, as a desktop, it is jacked into a 22" LCD Cinema display (via Apple's DVI to ADC adapter) and a USB keyboard / mouse. The following will go for an external VGA as well. Some thoughts on this configuration:

Re: G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

Larry, I've got an AL15" at 1.5Ghz and routinely use it with an external monitor. It will work either with the PowerBook lid open or closed. As to Energy management, simply open "Energy Saver" from System Preferences and move all settings to "Never." However, if you are using a LCD monitor, I'd re

G4 AlBook as a desktop ???

I have a G4 AlBook 1GHz and I am getting a 19" monitor in order to sit correctly, looking straight forward at the screen instead of 30 degrees downwards. Is it possible to use the AlBook with an external screen only and the built in screen closed, obviously with an external keyboard and mouse ? Are