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BlakIce · Jan 17, 2004, 02:33 AM

I picked up my first apple product a 15in Powerbook, but its still a virgin has never had a disk inside her. is there any must have software or must have accessories, i plan on going to get another A/C cord and maybe a bluetooth mouse. what do you suggest

KraziKid · Jan 17, 2004, 03:07 AM

When I was devirginized by getting my 17, this is what else I purchased after my PB came in:
Airport Extreme Base Station
.Mac
Extra AC adapter (one for travel, one for home)
Brenthaven Shoulder Case
Microsoft Office V.x
Virtual PC

When I ordered my powerbook online I got an extra battery, AppleCare.

I may get the Apple BlueTooth mouse, but currently I don't think I can justify 70 bucks for a one button mouse. Although this is the only one I can find that has an on/off switch so I may break down and get it.

All this has covered me well, and I have had no software issues yet. Also, if you are familiar with Linux programs, I would install Fink, because you will gain access to a very large number of Mac OS X ports (whether native of X11) for many Linux programs.

Have fun with your new PowerBook, and congratulations on your purchase.

BlakIce · Jan 17, 2004, 04:49 AM

i was transfering files from my server to my mac wirelessly it was going painfully slow so i turned off airport and plugged in my ethernet cord, not it says the connection to my server cant be found im sure this can be fixed by simply logging in again but i cant find anywhere to do this

Ω · Jan 17, 2004, 08:54 AM

Go to radtech.us and buy yourself a screensavRz.

Your keyboard will mark the screen over time - I just wish that I had bought mine when I first got my PB.

Icekey · Jan 17, 2004, 12:35 PM

Or how about just using the sheet that came with the powerbook?

Alpha-sphere · Jan 17, 2004, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by _?_:
Go to radtech.us and buy yourself a screensavRz.

Your keyboard will mark the screen over time - I just wish that I had bought mine when I first got my PB.

Wich Pbook do you have? I though that it was only a problem with the Titanium Pbooks

Judge_Fire · Jan 17, 2004, 06:16 PM

Here's a thread on favorite shareware at the Software forum.

Lotsa little gems there

J

all2ofme · Jan 17, 2004, 07:57 PM

As did I. I've had a 17" and a 12" PB since the 15" Ti I had a while ago and the two aluminium machines were perfect in this area.

Originally posted by Alpha-sphere:
Wich Pbook do you have? I though that it was only a problem with the Titanium Pbooks

chillinCHiEF · Jan 17, 2004, 08:39 PM

I just got a 12" today, and this is my first Mac, so I'm in the same boat you are.

ASIMO · Jan 17, 2004, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by chillinCHiEF:
I just got a 12" today, and this is my first Mac, so I'm in the same boat you are.

Then perhaps a new signature is in order, too?

Welcome to all things Mac. You will likely enjoy your stay. Good choice for a first Mac, too. I have had mine for almost three months. Good 3rd party memory has been a pain, though.

typoon · Jan 19, 2004, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by BlakIce:
i was transfering files from my server to my mac wirelessly it was going painfully slow so i turned off airport and plugged in my ethernet cord, not it says the connection to my server cant be found im sure this can be fixed by simply logging in again but i cant find anywhere to do this

Did you check the network settings? Do you have a static IP or is it using DHCP? If it using DHCP make sure the network settings are setup to reflect that and same if you have a static. Then it should take car of your problem