Getting PowerBook for School...What else?
I'm going to get a 15" PB for college (fingers crossed for Tuesday, but I can wait until they probably come out in Oct.), and was wondering what else people recommend getting...
wireless keyboard and mouse?
all-in-one printer? (fax/scan/copy)
stand? like an istand or iperch
powerbook lock? (is it even worth it)
extra battery?
screen cover?
a good backpack w/ padding for a powerbook?
anything else??????
Thanks for your help!!!
wireless keyboard and mouse?
all-in-one printer? (fax/scan/copy)
stand? like an istand or iperch
powerbook lock? (is it even worth it)
extra battery?
screen cover?
a good backpack w/ padding for a powerbook?
anything else??????
Thanks for your help!!!
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The mouse is an iffier question. I bought one, and I used it initially, but I find that now I only ever use it when playing games. The trackpad is actually pretty nice when you get used to it. The mouse I have is the Kensington Pocket Mouse Pro. It's corded, but the cord is retractable and stows away inside. They make a wireless version too, but I've heard bad things about (MacAddict gave it a 1/5).
Another thing you might consider are a padded case for transporting it around.
Hope this helped.
Where did you see the wireless mouse for 10 bucks? was it at circuit city, or on the internet?
Thanks!!!
Originally posted by 1Tacklinfoo
As far as a PB stand, would you recommend a "dock" type of thing that my PB would "slide" into, so that all of my usb stuff and internet connections could be attached to the dock? Or am I better off just getting that cool looking laptop pad and plugging everything in whenever I have to?
Where did you see the wireless mouse for 10 bucks? was it at circuit city, or on the internet?
Thanks!!!
Circuit City newspaper ad... and online
http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.jsp?oid=41508&c=1&b=g
Tough call on the docking station. I have a dock for mine, but I only used it when my TiBook was my main machine. It scuffed up the bottom pretty good and it's pricey at $200. Here's a link to that....
http://www.bookendzdocks.com/bookendz/g4tspec.htm
But I don't use it anymore considering my PowerMac now has everythin hooked up to it. You might want to consider getting a USB hub and plugging all your stuff into that, the you would only have 1 USB cord you would have to plug into your Powerbook. I like my RoadTools Cool Pad...
http://www.roadtools.com/podium.html
The iCurve is ok, but I don't really know how it would work for a 15" since I don't use one.
You'll want speakers too. If you already have a stereo see if it takes RCA inputs. If it does you can get a minijack to RCA converter and run your mp3s thru your good speakers.
I bought a lock but I never really used it. It really depends on what your living situation is. Our door was always closed... so there was never a need to lock our stuff down. Plus it was one more thing to attach and reattach.
Does your school have free printing? If so, I'd recommend not getting one. It might be more convenient for you, but everyone else will want to print there too.
At the very least you'll score an edu discount once you get on campus, and most campuses can do a little better than that for thei own students, on particular models. The Ti is due, and if nothing has happened by sept, you may be able to get some cool free stuff out of your campus store, mebbe a printer, a bag, scanner, extra RAM, etc etc, possible a steep EOL + edu discount (it happens from time to time)
Originally posted by 1Tacklinfoo
I'm going to get a 15" PB for college (fingers crossed for Tuesday, but I can wait until they probably come out in Oct.), and was wondering what else people recommend getting...
wireless keyboard and mouse?
all-in-one printer? (fax/scan/copy)
stand? like an istand or iperch
powerbook lock? (is it even worth it)
extra battery?
screen cover?
a good backpack w/ padding for a powerbook?
anything else??????
Thanks for your help!!!
I'd recommend an external HD. That way were something to happen like a computer failure (hey, they happen even with Apple) or a theft, you haven't lost a semester's worth of work.
Cheers.