Advance The Man said:
Just do the same thing...[Command] + [Tab] as Windows.
Or just use Exposé by pressing F9 ( or [fn] + [F9] if you didn't turn on Function Keys] then click on the open window you want.
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
17" Powerbook too big?
- Thread starter Advance The Man
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Just do the same thing...[Command] + [Tab] as Windows.
Or just use Exposé by pressing F9 ( or [fn] + [F9] if you didn't turn on Function Keys] then click on the open window you want.
Definately NOT too big!!!
As promised, I just received my 17 inch and OH MY GOD!!!
It is perfect - as I pulled it out of the box i immediately saw it was not too big.
Now, using it - I see what you guys mean - great size, very sturdy - WONDERFUL screen - and the extra keybaord area is great -
not to mention it is fast, quiet and not too warm.
AND fits my computer carrying case. woo hoo
very glad I got it
thanks to all of you
As promised, I just received my 17 inch and OH MY GOD!!!
It is perfect - as I pulled it out of the box i immediately saw it was not too big.
Now, using it - I see what you guys mean - great size, very sturdy - WONDERFUL screen - and the extra keybaord area is great -
not to mention it is fast, quiet and not too warm.
AND fits my computer carrying case. woo hoo
very glad I got it
thanks to all of you
Advance The Man said:
Cmd-Tab to switch between apps, and Cmd-` to switch between multiple windows of the same app.
Cmd-click on a link in Safari to open it in a new tab.
If you want to get to the kind of context menus you used in Windows, try ctrl-clicking. For example, ctrl-clicking in a Safari link brings up a menu that lets you open the link in a new tab or window, bookmark it, etc.
If you want easy access to a program, navigate to it in Finder, then drag it onto the dock. You might also want to look into the amazing freeware program Quicksilver - without going into too much detail, it basically lets you instantly launch any program as fast as you can think of it. Other folks prefer Launchbar; I like QS better, and it's free.
If you want to get to the kind of context menus you used in Windows, try ctrl-clicking. For example, ctrl-clicking in a Safari link brings up a menu that lets you open the link in a new tab or window, bookmark it, etc.
If you want easy access to a program, navigate to it in Finder, then drag it onto the dock. You might also want to look into the amazing freeware program Quicksilver - without going into too much detail, it basically lets you instantly launch any program as fast as you can think of it. Other folks prefer Launchbar; I like QS better, and it's free.
Not for those who prefer the larger pixels. Yes, there is a huge market for folks like that. That is why Apple makes them.andrewfee said:
Sushi
An Outsiders Point of View - G4 17"
Hi,
I'm new to this forum and I hope to contribute some useful info from time to time.
I purchased a 1.33 17" today. I got a 17" because I work with video and graphics on a regular basis and am always staring at a 17" or 19" monitor anyway. I have an HP workstation running Windows 2000 and now the powerbook for flexibility. My friends have had powerbooks for a few years and would prod me about getting one for myself. Well, I've always been a windows guy, 3.11, 95, 98, NT... right up the ladder and they knew that I wouldn't be swayed by the gleaming beauty of their uber cool machines (at least not too much anyway). However, over the last few weeks I studied my options and, finally, I caved in a bought one. Not necessarily for the beauty of it all, but for practicality. I wanted a stable machine. I got it. I wanted mobility. I got it. And, I wanted comfort. By comfort I mean lots of space to mess around with my projects. I got that, too. I'm really pleased with my purchase and I would recommend a 17" PB to anyone who wants what I desperately needed. The only thing that I find the slightest bit awkward is that it's pretty wide. That's my problem, though. I've borrowed but never actually owned a notebook before. I would think that slapping down a 17" PB at a Starbucks is a little weird at first (any input of experience is welcome). Still, I'm sure I'll get used to it. I also read somewhere on this thread that these guys do actually fit an airline tray table. Somehow, I don't believe it. I'll have to see for myself.
Now that I've got my powerbook, I need to find a solid and simple case to lug around. Preferably one that would allow for extra cargo as well: textbooks, binder etc. By the way, the laptop is a trifle heavy, but in no way does its weight detract from the machine as a whole. It's bearable. I'm usually jumping around from place to place, so I'm sure it'll do more good to my limbs than harm in the long run. I'm a student and I need something I can easily sling over my shoulder. If anyone could offer up some good options and opinions, please point me to any good bags you know of. Here's what I've been looking at:
http://www.ebags.com/ebags/techweav...etail/index.cfm?modelID=18678#testimonialJump
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
Well, that's my review after just a few hours of use. I hope it helped.
Look forward to reading and learning more.
Hi,
I'm new to this forum and I hope to contribute some useful info from time to time.
I purchased a 1.33 17" today. I got a 17" because I work with video and graphics on a regular basis and am always staring at a 17" or 19" monitor anyway. I have an HP workstation running Windows 2000 and now the powerbook for flexibility. My friends have had powerbooks for a few years and would prod me about getting one for myself. Well, I've always been a windows guy, 3.11, 95, 98, NT... right up the ladder and they knew that I wouldn't be swayed by the gleaming beauty of their uber cool machines (at least not too much anyway). However, over the last few weeks I studied my options and, finally, I caved in a bought one. Not necessarily for the beauty of it all, but for practicality. I wanted a stable machine. I got it. I wanted mobility. I got it. And, I wanted comfort. By comfort I mean lots of space to mess around with my projects. I got that, too. I'm really pleased with my purchase and I would recommend a 17" PB to anyone who wants what I desperately needed. The only thing that I find the slightest bit awkward is that it's pretty wide. That's my problem, though. I've borrowed but never actually owned a notebook before. I would think that slapping down a 17" PB at a Starbucks is a little weird at first (any input of experience is welcome). Still, I'm sure I'll get used to it. I also read somewhere on this thread that these guys do actually fit an airline tray table. Somehow, I don't believe it. I'll have to see for myself.
Now that I've got my powerbook, I need to find a solid and simple case to lug around. Preferably one that would allow for extra cargo as well: textbooks, binder etc. By the way, the laptop is a trifle heavy, but in no way does its weight detract from the machine as a whole. It's bearable. I'm usually jumping around from place to place, so I'm sure it'll do more good to my limbs than harm in the long run. I'm a student and I need something I can easily sling over my shoulder. If anyone could offer up some good options and opinions, please point me to any good bags you know of. Here's what I've been looking at:
http://www.ebags.com/ebags/techweav...etail/index.cfm?modelID=18678#testimonialJump
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance
Well, that's my review after just a few hours of use. I hope it helped.
Look forward to reading and learning more.
heaven said:Here are some pictures which I took @ school in my classroom during a brake - they should help you to imagine the size of the 17".
From left to right: 12" PB, 12" iBook, 14" iBook and finally the 17" PB
I love the 17"
Haha! I bet the girls in the back of those pictures think you're a right geek