Thanks!!! I just may be in luck yet. Sonia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Martin" <chasm at mac.com> To: "iBook List" <ibook at lists.themacintoshguy.com> Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [P1] multimedia projector and clamshell iBook > > Thanks, I will have to look into it. Does anyone know about the iMacs > > all-in-one computers? I believe there is one available at the location > > where > > I am giving my presentation. I know they have 2 usb ports and of course > > Ethernet. I would think those computers would have the capability to > > use > > projectors. At least I hope so. And I don't need pristine quality. Just > > basic image resolution. > > You're probably *in* luck on this one (to reiterate, despite what > others have told you on this list, there is NO WAY repeat NO WAY to > output video from a clamshell iBook). > > If it is a recent iMac model (a slot-loading machine of 400MHz or > higher), it will have a standard "monitor port" (aka a DB-15 VGA port) > on the back underside of the machine underneath a little hatch. There > are actually two hatches under there -- one is openable with a coin but > you want the other one). > > Any projector or monitor (PC monitors even!) cord can use this monitor > port, and it will exactly mirror what is on your screen. The quality > will be fine, though you MAY (depending on the projector) have to > adjust the resolution of the monitor to get the projector to see it > (probably not, but there are some pretty old projectors out there so I > want to cover all bases). > > Apple's KnowledgeBase article number 58467 has detailed directions. > Gotta love Sherlock 3! > > _Chas_ > Come to ... The CHASbah! > http://thechasbah.blogspot.com > > **Go see BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE. It may change your life.** > > > ---------- > iBookList, a listserv for users and fans of Apple's iBook. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/iBookListFAQ.shtml> > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <ibook-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <ibook-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. <ibook-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > ---------- > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon Digital Camcorders start at $799 | Free iBook! | > > iBookPlanet.com | Visit iBookPlanet.com for the hottest > | iBook News, Features, Reviews & More. > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler > CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.431 / Virus Database: 242 - Release Date: 12/17/2002