on 12/02/05 23:44, Zoltan Batiz at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On Feb 12, 2005, at 8:28 PM, Andrew F. wrote: > >> I see good and bad to having the ports on the side. Having just sold >> my >> Pismo (and still having a Lombard in the family, not to mention a >> ThinkPad) >> I do like the rear-mounted ports when sitting at a desk with stuff >> plugged >> in. >> >> However, when actually plugging something in, like my iPod, camera or >> other >> peripheral that is not always there, the side-mounted port is easier to >> locate and use without disrupting the PowerBook. >> >> Duplicate ports would be great, but would make for too large a machine >> and >> would also be unsightly. I think I am leaning towards Apple's current >> side-mounted ports because I usually just use the laptop as-is, and I >> love >> the drop-down hinge for flying, making a lower overall profile (bad >> for neck >> and shoulders) that is less prone to passenger-in-front-reclining >> syndrome. >> >> Andrew >> >> >> On 2/12/05 8:12 PM, "Zoltan Batiz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Hello all, >>> >>> Just wanted to share this little tid-bit. . . >>> >>> I was about the purchase the new 15" PowerBook with the SuperDrive. >>> Everything was a go. . . except for one little hardware feature I >>> noticed at the last minute. All of the connectivity ports for the new >>> PB's are on the side, like most iBooks. Why doesn't Apple make a >>> PowerBook like the Pismo, Lombard, etc. and put the ports in the back? >>> The way I've got my Pismo set up at home, every port, with the >>> exception for the audio in, video out and modem, are connected. >>> Granted, my internet is wireless, but still; if I had the new model, >>> I'd have a bunch of unsightly wires sticking out the side. I'm greedy >>> when it comes to screen real-estate, so I always have two monitors. >>> The 17" didn't appeal to me due to the poorly designed keyboard. I >>> couldn't believe that Apple never considered making the worlds first >>> laptop that had a full sized keyboard. . . complete with a 10 key. >>> There's room on the 17" for this. . .instead the 17" just has odd >>> looking spaces on both sides of the keyboard, not to mention ports on >>> the side. Ugh. . . >>> >>> I'm optimistic though, and not in a rush; at the moment, I have no >>> need for any more VRAM, which to me is the main reason to sell off the >>> Pismo. Plus, with the G4/550 from FastMac installed, my Pismo is >>> zooming. I think I'll wait to see if the new PowerBook G5 models have >>> the features that still sets apart the Pismo and the like from the >>> others. (fingers crossed.) >>> >>> >>> Zoltan >>> THE BLUETOOTH (and WiFi) MASTER >>> >> >> > Well, for the most part, I agree with you Andrew as far as access goes. > But, then I have two USB powered hubs and two Firewire hubs as well. > I hardly ever have to give my Pismo a "reach around" unless I'm taking > it with me out in the field.
That's maybe the reason why we have different opinions; I take my PowerBook to work every weekday. Even if I have a wired Ethernet network of 100Mbits, I almost always use AirPort at home because that's one less wire to connect. I'm pretty much like Andrew. Most of the time, the only thing plugged in is the adapter. Sometimes I'll use the scanner or the iPod or my external FireWire drive so I can just stay sitting and easily plug and unplug those... -Laurent. -- ============================================================================ Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelin <http://nemesys.dyndns.org> Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] FUBAR n.: The Failed UniBus Address Register in a VAX. A good example of how jargon can occasionally be snuck past the suits; see foobar, and foo for a fuller etymology. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
