[dn15]

The 12" PowerBook (left) is my personal machine. 1.33 GHz / SuperDrive. In this photo it's running in clamshell mode, attached to a 17" LCD, and mostly wireless with a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Printing and audio are running over AirPort.

My work system (right) is a brand new 15" PowerBook.

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[gnomexp]

Well.... my old TiBook's hinges broke so I removed the monitor and taped a magnet on the trackpad. Now it runs with a 17" Sony monitor.

[Apfhex]

edit: nevermind!

[birdwellcc]

I have to use both PC and Mac for work. I just RDC into my PC using my Mac, you can see the XP screen in the background. Notice the Dell sitting on top of the Mac below the LCD.

[striker100]

Originally Posted by birdwellcc

I have to use both PC and Mac for work. I just RDC into my PC using my Mac, you can see the XP screen in the background. Notice the Dell sitting on top of the Mac below the LCD.

How do you like your 700m? I was thinking of picking one up to use at Borders, Starbucks etc..

[birdwellcc]

700M is a great machine for the money, only bad thing is the battery life is a bit week without the optional 8 cell battery, however it sticks out the back about an inch. I use mine just to RDC into for work, and to have the portability to be able to take both computers with me when I travel etc.

[deuce868]

Originally Posted by birdwellcc

700M is a great machine for the money, only bad thing is the battery life is a bit week without the optional 8 cell battery, however it sticks out the back about an inch. I use mine just to RDC into for work, and to have the portability to be able to take both computers with me when I travel etc.

Why not RDC from the Mac? I have the MS version of RDC and it's great because it allows for mapping of drives, sound, and printers over the connection just like remoting in from a PC.

[Fusion]

Originally Posted by deuce868

Why not RDC from the Mac? I have the MS version of RDC and it's great because it allows for mapping of drives, sound, and printers over the connection just like remoting in from a PC.

From my understanding of his post, that is precisely what he is doing.

[deuce868]

Originally Posted by Fusion

From my understanding of his post, that is precisely what he is doing.

Oops, I thought he was saying he used the Windows machine to remote into work.

[MrForgetable]

Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

Yea, I've been bugging my parents about it for awhile, and well, the answer is no (on them buying it). I have to save up myself. That's what I did for my iPod. (Although $300 is alot less than $2000.) So far I have some money saved up, and my birthday & Christmas is coming up, so I could save some of the money I get then.

P.S. Right now I'm stuck on Win XP. Were you a Mac user before your PowerBook?

P.S.S. How much money did you save per week? I wanna compare it to what im making.

i used windows ME for 4 years before i switched. some call it the worst OS ever. i like it better than XP. simple and to the point. however, the mac OS is the best by far. there is honestly no competition. i knew what i wanted (a 12 inch powerbook) and i went for it. in the end i saved extra, so i splurged and got the 15 inch as i knew i would enjoy the better/bigger/higher resolution screen rather than the portability of the 12 inch. i actually had enough to get the backlit keyboard too, so i went for it and it has come in handy many times. (no electricity, paper due the next day).


well 4.5 years= 52 weeksx4.5=234 weeks
$2100/234 weeks= ~$8.97 per week?

not very accurate though, cause there were many weeks i got nothing (school gets in the way) and a couple of money gifts i decided to save up. probably wouldn't be smart to compare to me especially to your parents. "but a guy i met on the internet makes 9 bucks a week!" yeah, wouldn't be smart.

anyway good luck.

[birdwellcc]

Yes, I am RDC'ing in from the Mac, I use the Mac for most of my normal activities, however I have to use the PC for some back-end server management software that only runs on IE, therefore I need the PC. The speed is much faster than Virtual PC etc.

Originally Posted by deuce868

Why not RDC from the Mac? I have the MS version of RDC and it's great because it allows for mapping of drives, sound, and printers over the connection just like remoting in from a PC.

[Randman]

birdwellcc, your sig has too many lines. 6 lines under forum rules.

[Fusion]

Maybe he needs one more line, ya know, it looks like there is on size missing from that list.

[Dekon]

Is there a way to trick a powerbook into thinking its running in clamshell mode.. basically i want to use just 1 external display without having the lid closed (without extended desktop). Any info?

[g5cubed]

Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

Since you said you earned everything by working for the last 9 years, (which would be since you were 8.) what did you do? I am 13 and looking for a way to make enough money to buy a Powerbook 15". I'm looking for suggestions. Anyway, thanks in advance.

I'm a Powerseller on eBay, basically I purchase bulk electronics and I sell them, that started about 3 years ago. Before that, I would help a store fix electronic items.

[Simon]

Originally Posted by Dekon

Is there a way to trick a powerbook into thinking its running in clamshell mode.. basically i want to use just 1 external display without having the lid closed (without extended desktop). Any info?

Wake the Powerbook from sleep in clamshell mode. Then open the display. It will stay off.

[Randman]

The missus has taken over the Mac mini and 19" monitor to play World of Warcrack so I've had to create a secondary site so I can do my WoWing.

PowerBook17 with an XT-Stand (I leave the iCurve in the other room where the PB usually is), wired Apple keyboard, Logitech Optical Trackman, my Nokia and Creative TravelSound speakers (and my Grado SR80s if needed).

[sniffer]

Apple 15" WS PB 1.67 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 100 GB HD, Super Drive
Dell 700M 12.1" WS 1.6 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB HD, Combo Drive
Dell 2005FPW 20" SW
1 GB iPod Shuffle and 4 GB iPod Nano (Black)
Sony 5 MP DSC-T1, 1 GB Memory Stick
Motorola Razr V3 (Black)
Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
Gateway 13" LCD TV
HP 2550 Color Laser
Apple iSight
Apple BT Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, Ratpadz GS mouse pad

Signatures are easily confused with shopping lists apparently.

[Fusion]

15" PowerBook 1440x960, 100GB 7200RPM, 1GB RAM.
60GB iPod.
Microsoft Explorer!

[yuanjuhn]

Originally Posted by Fusion

15" PowerBook 1440x960, 100GB 7200RPM, 1GB RAM.
60GB iPod.
Microsoft Explorer!

^^^^^^^^^