New TiBook Handle Also Sports a Stand 47
gsfprez writes "The fine folks at Other World Computing have teamed up with Newer Technology to release the perfect handle for your TiBook, because its also a stand: it folds underneath like the CRT iMac stand when you're parked. Previous handles were only handles, but the TiHandle actually gives you the tilt you wish you had with you all the time without the little feet popping off or overrotating."
Nice handles (Score:5, Funny)
Conversation overheard at photo shoot (Score:5, Funny)
Model: Like this?
Photographer: Yes, Perfect!
Client: Why do you want the laptop held in such an unnatural position? She looks uncomfortable. Nobody carries a laptop like that.
Photographer: If you want to sell these damn things, we need her tits in the frame too.
Re:Nice handles (Score:1)
WTF?? It looks like a man with fake boobs! (Score:1)
handles? (Score:5, Insightful)
you'd use the handle to take it out of the case... (Score:2, Insightful)
That said, there are only two mounting points for this handle, and it's attached with some small screws, so I would be careful with the amount of force you put on such a handle, especially any twisting or torquing force.
New slashdot poll! (Score:3, Funny)
- Stock (none)
- the one attached to the carrying case
- a sexy new TiHandle!
- I don't have a TiBook you insensitive clod!
- CowboyNeal handles it for me
I'm working on one of these (Score:3, Funny)
No free mince? (Score:1, Redundant)
I was fortunate enough to play with a decent spec TiBook last week - rather nice running OSX. Think I just might have to get me one of those...
Are you a man or a mince? (Score:2)
Oh, I dunno. In the "smaller is better" game men like to play with their electronic gadgets, the iBook is pretty apropos. Apparently (the inverse) size does matter for notebooks, cell phones &etc. The marketing folks know we like these gadgets small.
The 12in. iBook is small and light, and fits nicely in a shoulder bag (sorry: a man purse).
With apologies to "Friends", or at least the only episode I watched all the way through.
Re:No free mince? (Score:1)
Two points... (Score:5, Informative)
Second, having purchased the above referenced handle, I can seriously advise AGAINST installing any such device that mounts and channels load through the screen hinges/hinge mounts of the PBG4. I was (fairly) lucky and only had the hinge cover plastic broken from the stress of lite usage over the period of six months. Those covers aren't cheap and are very important inasmuch as they cover the various cables that go to the TFT display. How expensive? Well, in a quick search, the best price I found was $40.00 used.
So, use any of these devices at your own risk. After having done so myself, I will never use one again.
Re:Two points... (Score:2)
Good to hear, really. But, I ask you to do one thing... take the handle off and make sure that this is the case. I didn't really notice the damage to my case until I took the handle off for one reason or another.
Also allows for more airflow under the Powerbook when used as a stand.
yeah, that it really did do well. I miss it for a number of reasons.
Could this be because of some defect in your hinge cover?
Well, it might be...but the fact that both hinge covers showed damage makes me wonder...on the other hand, inasmuch as they're both on this machine, they're likely from the same batch/source/etc.
This reminds me of the folks who had paint bubble up on their TiBooks. It may be an isolated case.
let's hope so...
-tcp
4 screws... (Score:4, Insightful)
on a side note, does this sound suspiciously like another well placed ad?
for better ventilation on my tibook, i use two of those free 2.5" x 4" bibles the guys in suits hand out just outside of campuses to get my laptop off the table about half an inch. they're free, too!
Do you know what elese works... (Score:3, Informative)
Damn, I should sell these for a dolla!
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Re:Do you know what elese works... (Score:3, Funny)
anyone else have any brilliant ideas of how to keep your tibook well ventilated? when watching divx movies & playing quake 3 i have a large 12" "shop" fan blowing across my keyboard/rear of computer to keep it from going into "high fan mode".
does anyone know of a way to wire up some case fans to a USB/firewire port as a power supply? i'd like to not have to tear apart a usb laptop light to figure it out/kill my laptop.
Re:Do you know what elese works... (Score:1)
And, if I ever make a mistake, I have an eraser handy!
Re:4 screws... (Score:2)
Re:4 screws... (Score:1)
Re:4 screws... (Score:2)
Re:4 screws... (Score:1)
Redundant Case (Score:2)
It says on the site that this handle does away with "bulky carry cases". However, whaddya do when it starts to rain?
Re:Redundant Case (Score:1)
Re:Redundant Case (Score:4, Funny)
[Mimes placing laptop computer over his head] You just lift the TiBook by the handle up over your head. Keeps you nice and dry!
How's this different from the Tote & Tilt? (Score:2, Informative)
Same thing as Tote and Tilt (Score:2)
I really wish Apple included a handle like this with the product. The cooling benefit alone is worth it. I guess it's also useful for carrying the thing, but mainly it's the heat problem that makes it worthwhile.
This new handle looks good too I guess.
As an alternative (Score:2)
But in the good old days.... (Score:2, Interesting)
Re:But in the good old days.... (Score:2)
(That's the best I can do without mod points)
Apple IIc (Score:1)
If anyone wants one (an Apple IIc), with built-in 5.25in disk and attached letter-box LCD, let me know. It's free to a good home, but you pay the shipping.
Re:Apple IIc (Score:2)
Email me at danmNOSPAM@afcNOSPAMexpress.com
Thanks,
Dan
Re:Apple IIc (Score:2)
afcexpress.com
Yes.