>Also, someone else posted claiming that the new iBook only supports >video mirroring. I believe that is untrue. IIRC, it supports 'Video >Spanning', which is true multi-monitor usage. >Tom Couldn't find anything on Apple's site, but according to several reviews including this one at Macworld.com, it's mirroring only: "The new iBook only supports video mirroring. Luckily, Apple has upped the resolution on the built-in 12.1-inch active matrix display to 1,024 by 768 pixels. Yeah, that's a lot of pixels on a relatively small screen, but the sharpness of the new Apple display somewhat makes up for this." http://www.macworld.com/2001/05/01/newibook.html I wish that wasn't true -- Holding out on video spanning is such a nasty marketing ploy if you ask me ... Also, somebody asked about the "composite" video-out AV cable ... This is *not* S-Video ... This is a connector similar to an RCA- phono jack like you use to connect stereo components ... Usually the video connector is colored yellow (whereas the audio are black and red for the two stereo channels) ... If you have a TV or VCR that has a "Video In" jack that looks like the jacks on the back of your stereo, that's what we're talking about ... Camcorders and videogame systems like PS or Dreamcast often use these kind of connectors An S-Video connector is a round, multi-pin affair ... nk =================================================================== EASY and FREE access to your email anywhere: http://Mailreader.com/ =================================================================== ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
