Would a Powerbook G4 fit in this?

SawyerTHEBEST · Feb 12, 2013, 09:21 AM

I know that the newer macbook pros a a little thinner so I'm thinking No BUTT never hurts to ask
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

RedCroissant · Feb 12, 2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SawyerTHEBEST

I know that the newer macbook pros a a little thinner so I'm thinking No BUTT never hurts to ask
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I think it might since the PB G4 is only .05" thicker than the MBP and only .15" thicker than the MBP retina.

And I am one to believe that a "butt" should never hurt.

jpcoelho · 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SawyerTHEBEST

I know that the newer macbook pros a a little thinner so I'm thinking No BUTT never hurts to ask
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

It may, but you may want to consider alternative, least expensive options...
I am a fan of the swedish alternative:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50107051/

and it does its job well... It can handle my 12' PBook G4, my 14' Pismo and a Clamshell iBook!

RedCroissant · Feb 12, 2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jpcoelho

It may, but you may want to consider alternative, least expensive options...
I am a fan of the swedish alternative:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50107051/

and it does it job well... It can handle my 12' PBook G4, my 14' Pismo and a Clamshell iBook!

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That's a very good point, I completely forgot about Ikea's options for storage(since they are fairly good at it).

ppcfanforever1 · Feb 12, 2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jpcoelho

It may, but you may want to consider alternative, least expensive options...
I am a fan of the swedish alternative:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50107051/

and it does its job well... It can handle my 12' PBook G4, my 14' Pismo and a Clamshell iBook!

Image

Is this a joke or am I miss understanding? From what Im seeing your trying to have your powerbook g4 case a napkin holder.

RedCroissant · Feb 12, 2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ppcfanforever1

Is this a joke or am I miss understanding? From what Im seeing your trying to have your powerbook g4 case a napkin holder.

I think it is a napkin holder, and although not specifically made for it....well, it works!

jpcoelho · Feb 12, 2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ppcfanforever1

Is this a joke or am I miss understanding? From what Im seeing your trying to have your powerbook g4 case a napkin holder.

It's not a joke, it is indeed a napkin holder... but it works just fine, just google it and you'll see i'm not the only one

ppcfanforever1 · Feb 12, 2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by RedCroissant

I think it is a napkin holder, and although not specifically made for it....well, it works!

So you took apart your laptop and put it in that? -_-

RedCroissant · Feb 12, 2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ppcfanforever1

So you took apart your laptop and put it in that? -_-

Whoa there! I'm not saying that I would do that, just that it seems to be working well for them.

jpcoelho · Feb 12, 2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ppcfanforever1

So you took apart your laptop and put it in that? -_-

no, the holder opens up... you just have to slide the laptop in.
If you want, you can add some rubber feet on the inside to make sure it is well secure!

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If you google "fantastik laptop stand" for images, there are better images than mine...

ppcfanforever1 · Feb 12, 2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jpcoelho

no, the holder opens up... you just have to slide the laptop in.
If you want, you can add some rubber feet on the inside to make sure it is well secure!

Oh ok are there any videos of people doing this? So its a laptop holder not replacing the laptop casing. I get it now.

Ok I will google it.

dontpannic · Feb 12, 2013, 10:52 AM

Someone has only read the first post without clicking the link I feel!!

jpcoelho · Feb 12, 2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ppcfanforever1

Oh ok are there any videos of people doing this? So its a laptop holder not replacing the laptop casing. I get it now.

Ok I will google it.

there you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzXUDvTQ8-w

ppcfanforever1 · Feb 12, 2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dontpannic

Someone has only read the first post without clicking the link I feel!!

I clicked it. The OP was just very unspecific.

Imixmuan · Feb 12, 2013, 11:08 AM

Ikea hack I've seen all year.

SawyerTHEBEST · Feb 12, 2013, 02:07 PM

dem responses , butts, napkin holder looks ok for a ibook or powerbook 12' BUTTTTT I have a powerbook g4 15 inch which I should have said in the original post ^_^

SawyerTHEBEST · Feb 12, 2013, 02:35 PM

BUT 50$ vs 2$ , i'ma go with the ikea stand lol it can look a little awkward if it wants.

jpcoelho · Feb 12, 2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SawyerTHEBEST

dem responses , butts, napkin holder looks ok for a ibook or powerbook 12' BUTTTTT I have a powerbook g4 15 inch which I should have said in the original post ^_^

here is the solution for your powerbook:

http://www.sgwoot.com/2009/06/diy-ma...ertical-stand/

ickystay · Feb 12, 2013, 03:41 PM

So, how do you turn your computers on when going this route? Crack it open and hit the power button? Never turn them off?

My dad uses his PB shut with an external monitor and this could gain him some desk space.

jpcoelho · Feb 12, 2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ickystay

So, how do you turn your computers on when going this route? Crack it open and hit the power button? Never turn them off?

My dad uses his PB shut with an external monitor and this could gain him some desk space.

I usually put mine to sleep, and don't turn it off... then just press enter on the keyboard or press the mouse button to wake up...

TorCoolguy · Feb 12, 2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SawyerTHEBEST

I know that the newer macbook pros a a little thinner so I'm thinking No BUTT never hurts to ask
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Is it just me or does that look REALLY unstable?

RedCroissant · Feb 12, 2013, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SawyerTHEBEST

dem responses , butts, napkin holder looks ok for a ibook or powerbook 12' BUTTTTT I have a powerbook g4 15 inch which I should have said in the original post ^_^

Did you read my response before the "butt" joke?

g4manimac · Feb 12, 2013, 09:55 PM

Whoa that really does look unstable at first glance I was like yeah I like that but when you look at it close puttin a powerbook in there could get a little top heavy.I'm actually about to do the same thing since I now have a extra 26" led tv,just a little more secure of course.Im having a problem though,I bought a dvi to hdmi adapter and its not working on my 1.5ghz 15.2 powerbook,when I go to display settings it shows my phillips tv but no video but im gonna work on it more tommorow I've got two powerbooks and it doesnt work on either so it might be the adapter itself.

SawyerTHEBEST · Feb 13, 2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RedCroissant

Did you read my response before the "butt" joke?

butts should hurt sometimes

Feb 12, 2013, 09:21 AM	#1
SawyerTHEBEST macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2013	Would a Powerbook G4 fit in this? I know that the newer macbook pros a a little thinner so I'm thinking No BUTT never hurts to ask http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER __________________ - Peace out girl scout 2" LED 4k Display - Pentium 4 overclocked to 3 Trillion Ghz w/ stock cooler 25kb ram, 32tb SSD. Jelly?
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Imixmuan macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2010	That's the best Ikea hack I've seen all year.
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Feb 12, 2013, 02:07 PM	#16
SawyerTHEBEST Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2013	dem responses , butts, napkin holder looks ok for a ibook or powerbook 12' BUTTTTT I have a powerbook g4 15 inch which I should have said in the original post ^_^ __________________ - Peace out girl scout 2" LED 4k Display - Pentium 4 overclocked to 3 Trillion Ghz w/ stock cooler 25kb ram, 32tb SSD. Jelly?
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Feb 12, 2013, 02:35 PM	#17
SawyerTHEBEST Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2013	BUT 50$ vs 2$ , i'ma go with the ikea stand lol it can look a little awkward if it wants. __________________ - Peace out girl scout 2" LED 4k Display - Pentium 4 overclocked to 3 Trillion Ghz w/ stock cooler 25kb ram, 32tb SSD. Jelly?
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Feb 12, 2013, 03:41 PM	#19
ickystay macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2006	So, how do you turn your computers on when going this route? Crack it open and hit the power button? Never turn them off? My dad uses his PB shut with an external monitor and this could gain him some desk space. __________________ iMac 17" 2.0 Ghz C2D 2GB OSX 10.6.8 Powermac G5 2.0 Ghz DP 4GB OSX 10.5.8 iMac G5 1.6 Ghz 2GB OSX 10.4.11 PB G3 Pismo 400MHz 1GB OSX 10.3.9 OS 9.2.2
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Feb 12, 2013, 10:52 AM	#12
dontpannic macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orpington, Kent, UK	Someone has only read the first post without clicking the link I feel!!
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Feb 12, 2013, 09:55 PM	#23
g4manimac macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arkansas	Whoa that really does look unstable at first glance I was like yeah I like that but when you look at it close puttin a powerbook in there could get a little top heavy.I'm actually about to do the same thing since I now have a extra 26" led tv,just a little more secure of course.Im having a problem though,I bought a dvi to hdmi adapter and its not working on my 1.5ghz 15.2 powerbook,when I go to display settings it shows my phillips tv but no video but im gonna work on it more tommorow I've got two powerbooks and it doesnt work on either so it might be the adapter itself.
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