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With the new BookEndz docking station
for TiBook, you can connect or disconnect a video monitor, ethernet
network, USB devices, FireWire device, modem, and AC power
adapter simultaneously. You quickly have the equivalent of a
desktop system.
No more crawling under your desk looking for that elusive cable.
No more bent or broken pins on a mismatched connector. You'll never
leave your PowerBook on your desk just because it was to difficult
to disconnect everything. When you return, you'll reattach
everything for true desktop power in seconds. By using a single
CPU, file synchronization problems between a separate desktop
computer and a portable computer are eliminated. You'll always have
the correct application and data files with you.
BookEndz converts your PowerBook to a convenient desktop
computer in seconds. Initial one-time installation takes only a few
minutes.
For even more convenience, you can have docks in multiple
locations (example: at home and at work) and dock to all your
peripherals in either location quickly. You can use the same
PowerBook as a desktop machine in both locations, with no need for
file transfer or synchronization.
Product Highlights:
Easier docking requires less insertion force
Easier undocking using new ejection levers
All rear panel PowerBook ports are replicated: FireWire, USB,
Ethernet, S-video, Composite video, Modem, Reset button, IrDA,
Power, and Kensington lock slot feature. Also included is a
built-in retainer to clip and hold user's audio cable.
Angled IrDA port allows easy side-access to infrared
transmission
Low profile design allows increased stability; optional rubber
feet included for added versatility
Available in two colors. Your choice of "titanium silver," to
closely match the Titanium PowerBook, or basic black
The BookEndz Docking Station conveniently converts your
PowerBook to a desktop computer in seconds
Here's how it works: All of your peripheral devices plug into
the dock once and remain plugged in. All it takes to connect your
PowerBook to all of your peripherals simultaneously is to slide
your PowerBook into the dock. There is no need to plug the devices
into the PowerBook individually every time you want to use them.
Gone is the hunting for cords and cables which have fallen behind
the desk. There is no wear and tear on connectors from constant
plugging and unplugging. You are connected to all of your devices
in about two seconds.
The initial one-time installation takes only a few minutes, only
the time it takes to plug in your devices to the dock once.
Ordering Information: Photo Control Corporation is currently
taking pre-orders for the G4 BookEndz with shipments beginning May
18th, 2001
Peripheral Enhancements
Corporation has announced immediate availability of a 512
MB PC-100 memory module for the Apple PowerBook G4. The module is
designed to work in the top socket of the PowerBook G4 and carries
a retail price of approximately $500. Users can realize 768 MB of
total memory when using Peripheral's 512 MB module along with a 256
MB module in the bottom socket.
The TiBook has two memory expansion sockets. This 512 MB module
is designed to fit in the top socket position. As a special
promotion, the company is offering a "Memory Bundle" that includes
both a 256 MB and the 512 MB EDGE Memory module at a special
introductory price.
Willow Jacques Pack Titanium PowerBook G4
Backpack
The Willow
Jacques Pack Titanium G4 PowerBook backpack has been
specifically designed to maximize the protection of your TiBook
and to compactly carry the accessories that are a part of your
working system. It is extremely comfortable, stylish, and
discreet.
The Jacques Pack ensures superb protection by centering the
Titanium from all the perimeter walls by foam padded dividers. It
offers room for the G4, power supply, accessories and personal
items, room for two inches of letter sized paperwork and an outer
business organizer pocket. A new feature is a convenient cellphone
pocket located on the shoulder strap for fast access.
Features:
elegant design - at home on the road and acceptable in the
boardroom in its briefcase form.
increased personal security by making your case not look like a
briefcase or laptop carry case
superb laptop protection through a centrally protected location
surrounded by thick, single piece foam padding on the back, sides
and bottom
additional protection ensured by internal TiBook compartment
corrugated dividers sandwiched to a "gushy" foam padding to isolate
the TiBook from the external pack walls.
front protection is assured by three separate levels of foam
layers
easy storage of cables, and some accessories with a convenient
Velcro secured, fold-down accessory divider /pocket system in the
laptop compartment.
additional storage for the power supply and other accessories
by a removable, mesh topped zippered pocket located in the upper
section of the paperwork compartment.
extreme carrying comfort with contoured, padded shoulder straps
which are quadruple layered at the back panel connection line for
extreme durability.
removable sternum strap for increased stability and comfort as
well as a removable waist belt for shifting your load to the hips
and legs.
contoured pack back and bottom which will not allow anything to
dig into your back, especially in your low back area
additional thickly padded removable wrap handle for extra
comfort in briefcase or vertical handle carrying mode
.090 thickness of high density polyethylene reinforcement
underneath the web handles with quadruple rivet reinforcing for
even greater strength and durability
a thickly padded traditional single shoulder carrying strap
when you want to look more cosmopolitan
room in the paperwork compartment for an eight centimeter
(2.5") depth of letter sized file folders or other items plus a
centimeter (0.5") of legal sized file folders.
lots of organizer pockets in the outer pocket and throughout
the case
convenient shoulder strap flap to hide away shoulder straps
which can double as an easy to get to newspaper or magazine
pocket
security pocket on back panel hidden under shoulder strap
flap
convenient shallow outer zippered pocket for airline tickets,
change or other items you want fast access to
new easy access cellphone pocket which can be attached securely
to either of the two shoulder straps. (A second pocket for
sunglasses or other items can be ordered for an extra $15 Cdn/$10
US).
two highly reflective luminescent patches on the cellphone
pocket and opposite shoulder strap for increased safety through
nighttime visibility. (These patches can be removed if
desired.)
lifetime guarantee against defects in materials or
craftsmanship.
Available Colours: Black, Charcoal, Navy, Teal, Purple
Weight: 1.8 kg/3.7 lb.
Airline Carry-on: under seat or overhead bin
Pricing: $228 Cdn./$152 U.S.
Bargain 'Books
Profile shorthand: RAM in MB/hard drive size/media
drive/modem/screen size (when more than one size possible). Open
box units may be store demos and have a full Apple warranty.
Refurbs may be Apple refurbs with one year warranty or store
refurbs with store warranty - check before buying. Stock is often
limited and may be sold out.
Wouldn't life be great with an iSlate?, John Hatchett, Recycled Computing, 07.04.
PDAs and smartphones are too small for some tasks, full-fledged Tablet PCs are overkill, and ebook readers are too limited. Apple has the tech to own this niche.
Mac of the Day: Original iMac G3/233, Aug. 98 - The Bondi blue wonder that bounced Apple back to profitability and into the public eye.
List of the Day: Mac Pro List is for those using a Mac Pro.
July 5 in LEM history: 98: The iMac: First of a family? - iMac Perfect for schools - 00: Apple is not your friend - 01: 75 Mac Advantages - Do you trust me? - 02: The joy of X with Classic - The good, the bad, and the intrusive - 05: No Quartz Extreme for Pismo - A brief history of NeXT - 06: Education iMac - iTunes and the French interoperability law - TopXNotes - Apple's secret battery reset utility - Misleading hard drive capacity
The Macintosh Portable started a notebook revolution, Carl Nygren, Classic Macs in the Intel Age, 07.03.
Before Apple introduced the Mac Portable, notebook computers were text-based and ran MS-DOS. Ever since, graphical interfaces have been the norm for laptops.
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USB devices, FireWire device, modem, and AC power
adapter simultaneously. You quickly have the equivalent of a
desktop system.
Power
Adapter
protection of your TiBook
and to compactly carry the accessories that are a part of your
working system. It is extremely comfortable, stylish, and
discreet.