[timmerk]

Hi,

I'm looking for a powerbook raiser for my 17in G4 Albook. Any suggestions? Do they work well? Does Apple retail stores carry them?

Thanks!

[Randman]

iCurve.

[wilsonng]

For travelling, get the RoadTools Traveller's CoolPad or RoadTools Podium CoolPad.

iCurve is nice but can't put it into the laptop bag.

[STAT]

I have both of the Road Tools CoolPads. How well do they work with the 17" PowerBook though?

[Randman]

I have a Traveller from my iBook days and it works well enough. Guess it depends on what you want the raiser for. If it's for home and a desk environment, you can't beat an iCurve.
If you plan on doing a lot of travelling with it, then the Traveller is a workable option.

[benwhanlee]

i like the roadtools coolpad because it keeps the temperature down and gives you a better angle for typing.

the icurve looks cool but i think is a better choice if you're going to use an external keyboard.

[wilsonng]

The iCurve is definitely nice if you use it with an external keyboard.

However, many computer desks have a built-in keyboard tray which negates the iCurve's feature to slip a keyboard underneath.

If you already have a keyboard tray on your desk, just get the RoadTools CoolPad just to elevate the PB off the desk.

I also have the iLap which is made from anodized aluminum. It comes in contact with the bottom of the laptop and acts as a heat sink. Never gets barbeque hot anymore. The bonus feature of the iLap is that it is ergonomically designed for both lap use as well as desk use.

http://www.raindesigninc.com/ilap.html

Originally posted by Randman:
I have a Traveller from my iBook days and it works well enough. Guess it depends on what you want the raiser for. If it's for home and a desk environment, you can't beat an iCurve.
If you plan on doing a lot of travelling with it, then the Traveller is a workable option.