[generic]

I want to run my ibook while closed just like the PB my friend has. He told me that once he plugs in the monitor, power, keyboard and mouse he's able to close his PB and use it via the connected devices.

I just tried this, and it went to sleep. When I move the external mouse or hit the keyboard it does wake up...for a few seconds, then goes directly back to sleep.

Is there anyway to get around this? I don't need to mirror the image on the lcd. I just want to use my 19" CRT. Any ideas?

[engaged]

Looks like there's ways round it; try doing a search - the question has normally been asked before.

Search on 'closed' in the iBook forum!

[generic]

yeah i just found it...the term i was looking for was "clamshell mode". I searched under operating ibook while closed.

[mgl]

I know this takes up less space and looks better, but you might want to reconsider. In my opinion, there are dangers associated with this because the computer's ventilation system was not designed with closed lid operation in mind. You could shorten the life of the CPU by overheating it.

[generic]

I found that clamshell mode doesn't work well at all. However Monitor spanning does work very well and that's what i'm currently using.