I have the same configuration, except that I have only 40 MB RAM. I've used it several times for presentations, and I've only come across a couple of issues:
1) As you already pointed out, make sure that you have an appropriate adapter, e.g. Mac-to-VGA. Some older projectors include traditional Mac connectors, as well. We have an older InFocus model in the office which has a Mac cable. 2) Make sure the projector natively supports the resolution at which you would like to display, e.g. 800 x 600 (SVGA) or 832 x 624. Otherwise you will get ugly scaling effects when you try to display the image. XGA should also be fine. 3) It is usually worth it to buy the brightest projector (measured in lumens) you can afford. If you try to use an underpowered projector in a bright room, you'd be better off using a flip chart or a chalk board! 4) Always, always, always try to practice your presentation in the same room in which you will give the presentation, using the same equipment (computer, projector, network, etc.) and the same lighting that will be in use during the real presentation. Sometimes colors which look great on a computer monitor will look too light or too dark on a projector. Conference organizers usually set aside time to allow speakers to do this -- if they don't, try to arrange an on-site practice session before the conference. Outside of that, it should work like a charm. Good luck! -j [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 3/21/04 5:04 PM wrote: >Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 01:18:04 -0500 >From: Bill Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Thoughts on presentation options for PB 1400 > >I have a conference workshop to run in a few months and I want to >incorporate my 1400 by showing some web site examples on-screen to >the audience...and perhaps a Powerpoint presentation as well. > >My 1400 is running 8.6, has a 217 mhz G3, is maxed at 64MB RAM -- 192 >with Ram Doubler -- and sports the VIEWpowr vid card for video out. >I've only used a conventional external monitor in the past, and >that's always been a snap, but I have no clue what to look for in >terms of a projector. Other than a standard VGA connector, is there >anything in particular I should look for -- or look OUT for? > >Thanks, >Bill > >-- >Bill Wilson >Creative Director >Wilson-Lewis-Wilson Design >www.wlwdesign.com -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
