The hack has existed for any Mac that is not factory capable to screen span.
I know it works wonders on my iMac G5 and iBook G4.
Wish it had DVI.
I know it works wonders on my iMac G5 and iBook G4.
Wish it had DVI.
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Screen Spanning Hack on new ibooks
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I've put this on my ibook. Had it for about a week or so, until today I didn't really find the true usefulness of this handy little app. (aside from using it to preview the upcoming slides in keynote, which is kick a$$ ). I used it just today to spread out my lappy's desktop while working on my keynote in one window, my toolbars in the other along with my guide in word, truly useful not having to switch windows, I'm glad I got this, no issues to report either, it just works nicely.
). I used it just today to spread out my lappy's desktop while working on my keynote in one window, my toolbars in the other along with my guide in word, truly useful not having to switch windows, I'm glad I got this, no issues to report either, it just works nicely.ITASOR said:
I have been using it on my G4 iBook 12 incher since the second month I had it.
I had major problems about a year ago and it was sent back to Apple for a new mother board and hard drive, they didn't notice it, as it was all covered by AppleCare.
Just got done installing the hack.
Did not try the clamshell mode though... it works beautifully with my 20" Dell with 1600X1200 although I'm using 1280X1024 due to expose slowness.
Is there any reason why I shoudn't use 1600X1200 native resolution on a Dell 20 incher?
What is the best refresh rate to use? 75Hz or 60Hz?
Oh, there's also a black bar on the right of my ext screen when I use the native res. How do I fix that?
Did not try the clamshell mode though... it works beautifully with my 20" Dell with 1600X1200 although I'm using 1280X1024 due to expose slowness.
Is there any reason why I shoudn't use 1600X1200 native resolution on a Dell 20 incher?
What is the best refresh rate to use? 75Hz or 60Hz?
Oh, there's also a black bar on the right of my ext screen when I use the native res. How do I fix that?
14" ibook
I've heard that SO many times. Having the 14" screen still has some benefits over having a 12" screen!!! I'm so sick of all these 12" ibook owners just clowning on the 14" ibook just because they didn't want to pay the extra money!! Haha, jk. Portability is definitely a key factor in choosing the 12" for some people. And okay, okay, it might not be as sharp, but the images displayed are still larger! Just because the resolution is identical, it doesn't mean that having a larger screen isn't beneficial. For instance, having a movie at the "maximum" setting on the 12" will probably be comparable to having a movie at the "normal" setting on the 14". PURELY in terms of physical size. Granted, the 14" will probably display an image that is not as sharp. For me, it means not having to lean my head toward the screen to watch a movie. Also, I am able to make the dock a much smaller size to maximize real estate.
And yes, I own a 14" ibook. Mainly because I wanted a bigger screen than the 12" ibook, but couldn't afford the 15" PB. I need a bigger screen, regardless of the resolution...for digital painting purposes. It's just easier to see on a bigger screen.
tikibangout said:
I've heard that SO many times. Having the 14" screen still has some benefits over having a 12" screen!!! I'm so sick of all these 12" ibook owners just clowning on the 14" ibook just because they didn't want to pay the extra money!!
Haha, jk. Portability is definitely a key factor in choosing the 12" for some people. And okay, okay, it might not be as sharp, but the images displayed are still larger! Just because the resolution is identical, it doesn't mean that having a larger screen isn't beneficial. For instance, having a movie at the "maximum" setting on the 12" will probably be comparable to having a movie at the "normal" setting on the 14". PURELY in terms of physical size. Granted, the 14" will probably display an image that is not as sharp. For me, it means not having to lean my head toward the screen to watch a movie. Also, I am able to make the dock a much smaller size to maximize real estate. And yes, I own a 14" ibook. Mainly because I wanted a bigger screen than the 12" ibook, but couldn't afford the 15" PB. I need a bigger screen, regardless of the resolution...for digital painting purposes. It's just easier to see on a bigger screen.
The 12" and 14" iBook have the same screen resolution. (1024 x 768) It runs fine at 1280 x 1024. I installed here for a professor who got an iBook but REALLY wanted to screen span. It chokes in clamshell mode though. Then again we just told him not to do that.gunnz said:I've heard that SO many times. Having the 14" screen still has some benefits over having a 12" screen!!! I'm so sick of all these 12" ibook owners just clowning on the 14" ibook just because they didn't want to pay the extra money!!
And yes, I own a 14" ibook. Mainly because I wanted a bigger screen than the 12" ibook, but couldn't afford the 15" PB. I need a bigger screen, regardless of the resolution...for digital painting purposes. It's just easier to see on a bigger screen.
Eidorian said:
Nice. I think I might do that. Yes, I know that the resolution is the same. Still, it's nice to have a bigger screen. Simply put, images on the screen still appear larger on a 14" than a 12", right?