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recommended pb accesories for a noob
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the title says it all really. i get my pb in a month and im wonderin if any of u guys have accessory recommendations for a mac noob. i pretty much need a shove in the riht direction so i dont waste $ on useless stuff.
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well my pb should arrive tm.. i complete noob also
i already bought a backpack... u need some form of protection
-ilap
-screensavrs
-and some fom of extra speakers...
check ebay!
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I keep my Powerbook in a Marware sleeve (Enven when its in my backback). I keep my rascal wrapped.
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Radtech sleeves, both for the keyboard and also for the PB itself. A good case to carry it around with.
Ram. Get as much as you an afford. An iCurve is good.
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"You don't lead by hitting people over the head... that's assault, not leadership."
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If you plan to use your PB on a desk often:
Speakers
Mouse
iCurve
Optional - external monitor (preferably with DVI), usb keyboard
If you plan to use it on your lap often:
iLap
If you plan to travel with it often:
Some kind of protective sleeve
Optional - extra battery
Regardless of your plans--BUY MORE RAM (but not from Apple!)
Well there are some ideas for you to blow more cash on.
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I recommend getting a booq viper sleeve. Good quality and a good price. Does anyone know of a good two-button bluetooth mouse?
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A bluetooth wireless mouse. Really handy thing to have.
Also, an isight, even if you don't use it for video messaging, the quality is unbelievable. Close dvd quality!
Of course, an ipod is a must.
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dumb ?, but does garage band come on my system (15 inch pb w. osx tiger)
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yea it does.
would recomend an icurve and external keyboard if using as a desktop often.
and ram, dont forget the ram!!
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(slightly off topic, but still on...)
why would you use a sleeve? are the keyboard/screen protectors worth it?
i ask as i will be getting a pb 15" soon (-ish. sept/oct) and wondering if the above items are worth the money? i will be getting a backpack to tote it around with me, but i have read a few things that make it sound like a sleeve is good in addition to the other carrying case being used. if using a sleeve, does the 'book stay in while you are using it?
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some people are like slinkys: they don't do much, but are fun to push down stairs.
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I use the Radtech sleeve mostly when traveling. I hate taking the PB out cold and putting it a plastic tray at the airport.
I use the screen cloth to clean the screen and keep dust from entering the keyboard. And also to keep a little separation between the screen and keyboard when it's closed.
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powerbooks are prone to pitting in the areas to the right and left of the trackpad so you may want to consider getting palmests/covers specifically made for that. forget the mouse unless you're getting a keyboard. instead, learn to become proficient with the trackpad.
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Get a good bag and learn to love the trackpad. The trackpad on macs are one of thy best I've used I've gone through Toshiba and Dells and their track pads suck.
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a sleeve from sfbags.com
love. love. love. mine.
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