[Mr Mushroom]

I have a brand new Powerbook on the way to me (my first Mac), and I can't wait for it to arrive.

I will be using it much of the time in Internet Cafes that have standard LAN cables to hook up to their network. My question is:

Rather than plug in the Cafes own cable in to my nice new computer, is there an adapter/extension that I can use so that I have my own cable being plugged in at my end - that way I wont be putting all the crap that ends up on these things into my nice new G4.

Any ideas? I appreciate any input.

Thanks

[Randman]

If you have a PowerBook, connect wirelessly. You have a built-in AirPort Extreme Card. Heck, even if you had an iBook, I'd say go wireless as well.

[Mr Mushroom]

I do whenever I can, but some of the internet places I find don't have a wireless option, so I have to plug in.

I just want to avoid plugging their nasty cables into my new socket, and I can't always get to plug my own cable directly into their hub, so a male to female adapter would be ideal - any ideas?

[Randman]

Originally posted by Mr Mushroom:
I just want to avoid plugging their nasty cables into my new socket.

What makes them nasty? It's not like they're being plugged into some homeless drunk's orifice. If you're that worried about using a cable at an Internet place, maybe you should find a different Internet cafe.
I can understand wanting to take care of your new PB, but, imo, you're being a little on the extreme side.

[f1000]

Originally posted by Mr Mushroom:
Rather than plug in the Cafes own cable in to my nice new computer, is there an adapter/extension that I can use so that I have my own cable being plugged in at my end - that way I wont be putting all the crap that ends up on these things into my nice new G4.

What you want is Belkin's compact RJ-45 extension (F8V072-SLIM), which includes an 'eCoupler'. I've been using one for a few years, although not as a prophylactic as you intend to do.



http://accessories.gateway.com/Acces...ISDN_Cable_Kit

[Mr Mushroom]

Thanks - Very useful

[memory-minus]

Originally posted by f1000:
What you want is Belkin's compact RJ-45 extension (F8V072-SLIM), which includes an 'eCoupler'. I've been using one for a few years, although not as a prophylactic as you intend to do.

You can also go to just about any computer parts store and buy an ethernet coupler and a 6" ethernet cable for about $5, instead of blowing $35 on this thing.