Powerbook Accessories

wheewhee
Posted:
in General Discussion edited January 2014
I've just ordered one of the new PowerBooks (ultimate model minus a stick of ram for $2,800) and was wondering what kind of accessories I should be looking into.



I'm assuming a screen protector would be good, but I can't tell if I should be getting one from <a href="http://www.jrhillandcompany.com/"; target="_blank">JR Hill</a> or <a href="http://eshop.macsales.com"; target="_blank">OWC</a>. Any opinions on those? They're both leather, about the same price, and I'm not sure which is 'better'.



Also, I'm going to need a nice bag or case for transporting this to school (so it'd be nice to have room for a book or two.) The more protection, the better. Any pointers as to which bags are good or where I can read some comparisons?



Anything else I should look into?

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 2
    the installerthe installer Posts: 910member
    Forget about the screen protector, use an A4 sized sheet of paper, or just an anti-static household cleaning cloth.



    What you should get though is a TiBook Tote and Tilt Handle from <a href="http://www.cyber3.com/"; target="_blank">http://www.cyber3.com/</a>; and other places too, I believe.



    It's almost the best thing I have ever bought in my whole life. It lifts the Ti off the work surface thereby aiding ventilation, and it makes handling/carrying the machine a pleasure



    I have a Kensington Saddle Bag <a href="http://ftp.kensington.com/pdfs/saddlebag.pdf"; target="_blank">http://ftp.kensington.com/pdfs/saddlebag.pdf</a>; and I can get my whole life into it: Canon scannner, zip drive, mouse pad, mouse, cables, and there is still room left for some naughty magazines



    One of the advantages of the bag is that you can carry it like a back pack, if you so desire, therefore not giving away that you have a valueable computer in it.



    - T.I.
  • Reply 2 of 2
    giantgiant Posts: 6,041member
    I have a great bag from <a href="http://www.spireusa.com"; target="_blank">spire</a> that is big enough to hold everything I could ever use and is not bulky or frumpy looking like all of the other ones I've ever seen. They all have sleeves and I never carry my powerbook unless it is in the sleeve since it scratches so easily.



    Also, folks complain about the owc protector. get the jr hill one if you are going to buy one...
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