Powerbook Stands
I've ordered the 1.25 GHz 15" Powerbook. I presently own an Apple LCD monitor and am purchasing an Apple Pro cordless keyboard. Assuming the keyboard will be directly in front of the LCD monitor I'm looking for a stand that will stand the Powerbook upright, thus taking up very little desktop space. All I've seen are stands to lay the notebook flat onto with the screen popped up.
Anyone know of anything out there that will fit the bill?
Anyone know of anything out there that will fit the bill?
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The iCurve and that MacMice solution are standard, simple risers. The above device seems to prop the PowerBook/iBook in a more vertical (desk space-saving) position.
It's only $19.
I was thinking about one.
Griffin could/should step up and make an iCurve 2 that keeps the nice, rounded clear acrylic look BUT allows for a more vertical placement, like the MacAlly product.
Best of both worlds: appearance AND space-saving.
Anyone from Griffin listening?
Originally posted by pscates
Yeah, it's not nearly as nice-looking as the iCurve. However, he stresses that he's looking for a more space-saving solution, so I responded accordingly.
I appreciate the suggestion but what I'm REALLY looking for is something that stands it up perfectly straight with the lid closed. Simple bookends, padded so it won't scratch, leaving the ports accessible.
Surely somebody makes such a device.
What do others that use an external monitor do?
Originally posted by Brad
Yeesh, what about those bad things I've heard about running the drive at an odd angle like that for long periods of time? That *can't* be good for the machine.
I agree. Even though i've heard that it is safe to run PowerBooks at any angle, I'm still a bit wary about running my 'Book at weird angles for extended periods of time. I don't want to inadvertently break the drive.
Originally posted by Tomster1300
I appreciate the suggestion but what I'm REALLY looking for is something that stands it up perfectly straight with the lid closed. Simple bookends, padded so it won't scratch, leaving the ports accessible.
Surely somebody makes such a device.
What do others that use an external monitor do?
Ah, I see. Sorry. I didn't know you were looking to run the PowerBook closed and simply drive the external display.
I don't know, in that case.
You say you have an Apple LCD display...what size?
I know you want to be vertical and save space, but is there a chance you could slide your closed PowerBook between the legs of the display and tuck it back under your display? I mean, your display is going to take up that amount of desk space anyway, right? Maybe the PowerBook might pooch out a couple of inches at most.
But this also leaves it flat, negating the issue Brad brings up.
Just a thought. And it doesn't require buying anything!
Originally posted by pscates
Haha I love your diagram 'scates...you wer pretty bored huh?
How about making me a picasso PBook 15"? I liked your imac one!
Originally posted by ast3r3x Haha I love your diagram 'scates...you wer pretty bored huh?
Ha...does it show that much?
I'm all about the infographics...any excuse.
I actually had to make myself NOT apply gradients, side ports, shadows, and flesh out the Cinema Display. Wouldn't have made it into the 2-minute time limit I set for myself.
Originally posted by pscates
Ha...does it show that much?
I'm all about the infographics...any excuse.
I actually had to make myself NOT apply gradients, side ports, shadows, and flesh out the Cinema Display. Wouldn't have made it into the 2-minute time limit I set for myself.
*cough* Will you make me a powerbook picasso pic? Puh-puh-puh-leeze
Originally posted by Res
Is it a good idea to run a powerbook closed all the time? I would not do it with my Ti powerbook, I'd worry too much about heat damage...
Just a thought, can you still slide it under the Apple display but leave the PB lid open? In other words, just the lower portion of the PB (keyboard and palm rest) is under the external display. The PB's LCD display is behind the external display's screen.
Gee, I wish someone could illustrate this. Pscates?
Depending on the Apple display you have AND the PowerBook doing the sliding, your results may vary.
Appreciate the, uhm, artwork. :-)
Originally posted by Tomster1300
As we seem to have digressed just a tad here, fellows, I think I'm gonna go ahead and buy the MacMice acrylic perch. This way shoudl I ever need two displays, I'll have that option.
Appreciate the, uhm, artwork. :-)
You're, uhm, welcome...
Don't dismay too much about the thread wandering off...it was here and if anyone knew of any sort of vertical-mounting "bookends" type of product, they would've said so. I even did some google searching and hitting quite a few Mac peripheral companies, both large and small. Chances are, one doesn't exist.
Which, to an enterprising young person, might be a nice little spark and genesis of an idea...
Design your own and get rich off others. It's America, you're allowed.
If you feel like parting with mad jacksons, this one is definately the 'best' and also coolest looking IMHO.