Carlos Pinto on 3/22/02 12:36 PM wrote: > I was pointing out that a More powerful powerbook has a PCMCIA > slot, therefore it (PC slot) isn't useless as was previously indicated. By > someone else. > > Yes the extended desktop is available on a Tibook . which originally > had the same video board as the iBook 500mhz. > > I am not trying to offend anyone who purchased an iBook. This is > simply an argument for the PC slot on a powerbook. > I know your not. I'm just enjoying the debate and don't see this as arguing or slamming each others machines. Just a friendly debate. (kindaSorta ;^)
> My Pismo supports an external 18" LCD screen @ 1280x1064 as well > as the built in screen @ 1024x768. This is allot of desktop space. Even for > me. > My old Wallstreet supported external displays up to 1280x1064, however it could only mirror at it's native 1024x768 or the built-in display was turned off while driving an external monitor at higher resolutions (or lower). I always wished it could do an extended desktop. I had toyed with getting one of the PCMCIA video out cards but couldn't justify the expense for as little as I would have used it. I suppose this is why it doesn't bother me that the new iBook won't do an extended desktop. Something else that surprises me is that I don't mind the smaller screen size of the iBook compared to the Wallstreet. I'm sure it's because they share the same resolution and the screen is so nice and clear. > For the record. I've never seen a screen as bright as the iBook's. It has to > be seen > to be believed. It is nice isn't it. However I think my Wallstreet had a little better disbursement of light than the iBook does (or any of the other PowerBook G3s after it for that matter). However I would have to say that the 3400/3500 (Kanga) series actually had the best display as far as uniformity goes. I loved my old Kanga but what a horse it was to lug around! Best PowerBook sound system though (built-in). > I ran some tests and there was little difference between the > iBook > and the Tibook as long as altivec enhanced operations were not performed. > > So, I do like the iBook. I'm not a owner but I think that apple has produced > one of the most desirable laptops by coming out with it. If I didn't have an > alternate powerbook for the 2400 I would probably buy a G4 Ti book. > > I'm just playing devils advocate as well, and trying to contribute to a > side of the argument. > > Please don't be offended by my statements, they are just exploratory. > No offence taken. It's fun to debate. Too bad we can't hear the subtle inflections in each others typing so we can tell there is no animosity. :^) Again, I would have loved to own a 2400 but they were out of my price range. Prior to the iBook, they could command a price in the iBook range with a G3 and all the accessories. I had to settle for a Duo280c (and 2300) to enter the sub-notebook realm. Always hoping to afford a 2400. Even when the new iBooks (dual USB) came out I still couldn't afford one. I truly lucked out getting my iBook 500/10/128/Combo for just $850. I was just in the right place at the right time. Even then I was digging into the mortgage payment so I had to quickly sell off my Wallstreet and a couple other PowerBooks I've been hanging onto. But it was actually worth it. -makmac (ornery devil's advocate) ---------- 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
