Ben, Apple took away the switched 110V power supply on the back of towers with the demise of the beiges (at least my 9600 has it and my B&W tower doesn't). That made me sad, because I am like you and don't want to have to switch on numerous items at boot up.
I found and use an item from Sears called the 'Craftsman Auto Switch'. Go to Sears.com and plug this item number <00924031000> into the search field. Works just like your power strip mentioned below. When the outlet that the computer (instead of saw!) is plugged into draws power (like on boot up), it energized the lower two outlets (think big relay). Works like a champ (for almost 2 years now). Don't be scared of it's industrial roots, no ill effects for me. I've got my USB hub, Ethernet hub and powered speakers all running off of it. Might be just what you are looking for. Al Hutchinson <<<<Back in '95, I bought a Woods Industries _switched_ outlet strip at Staples. 3 outlets "switched on", when the main device powered up (which was connected to my PowerMac 8500). So, I connected my monitor to one of these switched outlets (power switch set to on). I hit the Power key on the ADB keyboard, & the PowerMac & monitor power on simultaneously. A real easy way to get the system up. I can't find this Woods Industries "smart" outlet strip, or any other brand. It seems as if every retailer has gone *cheap*, & has these "dumb" outlet strips. No *switched* outlet strips. Believe it or not, my G4/667 sits most of the time because I CAN'T power up the system like my 8500 (G4/400 accelerated) with one flick of a switch. I'll be getting a 3rd party keyboard which HAS a power button. So, all I need is a switched outlet strip, & I can power up my G4/667 with one flick of a switch. Does anyone know of a *switched* outlet strip, & where I can get one? B Yen >>>> -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
