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New TiBook Handle Also Sports a Stand 47

Posted by pudge from the and-it-looks-good-too dept.
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."
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  • Nice handles (Score:5, Funny)

    by LordNimon ( 85072 ) on Monday November 11, 2002 @03:57PM (#4644783)
    The model in this picture [macsales.com] also has some nice handles.

  • handles? (Score:5, Insightful)

    by ceejayoz ( 567949 ) <cj@ceejayoz.com> on Monday November 11, 2002 @04:01PM (#4644825) Homepage Journal
    Why handles? For such an expensive piece of equipment, I certainly wouldn't carry it around unprotected... I'd use a laptop case.
    • or put it in the case. At some point you're going to have to move it from the case to your lap or desk, no? The surface of the TiBook is smooth and may be slippery, and a handle makes it easier to move.

      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)

    by itwerx ( 165526 ) on Monday November 11, 2002 @04:11PM (#4644904) Homepage
    What kind of handle does your TiBook have?

    - 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)

    by Uma Thurman ( 623807 ) on Monday November 11, 2002 @04:20PM (#4644980) Homepage Journal
    It's for the IBM Thinkpads and it plugs into the USB port. But there's a small problem. It doesn't work so well when you pick it up. I think the computer is too heavy or something.

  • No free mince? (Score:1, Redundant)

    by skinfitz ( 564041 )
    It certainly looks better than the old er.. shall we say "overly feminine looking" iBook - those used to come with a free mince.

    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...

    • 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.

    • Heh - I was wondering if that would get modded down - thought I'd throw in one slightly negative point and one positive point to test a theory of mine - I bet the poor moderator got confused - bless.

  • Two points... (Score:5, Informative)

    by Incongruity ( 70416 ) on Monday November 11, 2002 @05:09PM (#4645393)
    First, This idea is not a new one...see this review [pbzone.com] or buy it here [cyber3store.com]

    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.

  • 4 screws... (Score:4, Insightful)

    by Hadlock ( 143607 ) on Monday November 11, 2002 @05:17PM (#4645468) Homepage Journal
    does it bother anyone else that the entire weight of the laptop is supported by 4 screws and a hinge that's only designed to hold the weight of a rather small (and lightweight) LCD display? i can't imagine putting the stress of a freely swinging 5.4 lb laptop on 4 tiny screws is going to do wonders for the structural ingegrity of that little plastic liner that the display attaches to.

    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! :)
    • Just take the cap off of any poland springs water bottle, and stick them under the ti's feet...sha-zam! Elevation!

      Damn, I should sell these for a dolla!

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      • that's a great idea! brilliant! beats the hell out of having bright orange bibles sticking out of the sides of my tibook..... although it is nice to have the presence of god so close to my laptop and protecting it from viruses and what-have-you.

        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.
        • Markedly "low-tech", I know, but I use two brand new oblong erasers (Sanford-brand, "Magic Rub") that you can get in any stationery store (or your secretarial center). Toss 'em in your laptop bag to always have handy as they weigh next to nothing. One each under the rear corners give just enough tilt to get a nice airflow going and a decent typing angle to boot. I've found my TiPB to run much cooler - the fan doesn't come on very often at all. Plus, they don't slip around on the desk, holding the unit in place with simple friction.

          And, if I ever make a mistake, I have an eraser handy!
    • I guess you've never seen the itty bitty screws that hold the rack mount brackets to the device they're holding up. Little bitty teeny tiny screws compared to the bitches that attach the brackets to the racks.
      • yeah, but the rack mount cases are made entirely of metal. it's not the screws i'm worried about, it's the fact that they screw into a piece of plastic, which is used every time the computer is (display opened, closed). this at least triples the everyday stress on that plastic. rack mount computers don't see that kind of stress on the case/screws, as a result, it's not a problem.
        • I'm not for absolute certain on this but I'm pretty sure. I can go get our director's Tibook and verify it though. I'm pretty sure the back panel is either metal or is metal underneith a plastic layer. I'm pretty sure it's the first one.
          • the light grey ring all the way around the tibook is black plastic covered in light grey paint. i know this because i'm looking at mine right now. there may be metal underneath at some point, but as others have pointed out, the handle puts alot of strain on the plastic, which leads to stress fractures.

  • It says on the site that this handle does away with "bulky carry cases". However, whaddya do when it starts to rain?

  • ...see here [google.com].
  • I've been using the Tote and Tilt handle for months. Ever since I bought my TiBook.

    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.
  • I use a PodiumPad [roadtools.com] with my TiBook. It's a swiveling base which elevates the back of the computer, without attaching to the screen.
  • My ancient 5300 laptop has nice little spring-loaded feet. You can leave them in, or pop them out if you want some keyboard tilt. Why did Apple ever drop this feature?
  • The Apple IIc had this fifteen+ years ago.

    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.

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