Rohdesign: Powerbook Software Links and Desktop Patterns

The Apple Macintosh Powerbook
I have been a Powerbook user since 1993 , starting with a Powerbook Duo 230, then graduating to a Powerbook G3/250 for my design work in 1998. I love the freedom that a powerbook provides me -- I can work wherever I like -- letting me to enjoy my work. On this area of my site I have provided some links to software, hardware and information which I feel may be useful to other Powerbook owners.

Powerbook Specific Software
Below I've provided some information and links to some of the software I have found especially useful for use with a Powerbook.

Tex-Edit Plus
An excellent text editing applciation for Macintosh, especially useful for Powerbook users as it can run entirely in RAM, extending your battery life.

Related Powerbook Links
I've posted a list of the most useful Powerbook resources that I have found on the web which might help you keep up on software, hardware the latest news regarding Powerbooks.

Go2Mac.com PowerPage
the Definitive Powerbook resource. Very nicely designed page, with lots of up-to-date news and information related to Apple Powerbooks.

The PowerList
A free, high-volume powerbook users e-list with emphasis on new hardware, software and soulitions to problems. A friendly bunch of folks that enjoy helping out other Powerbook brothers and sisters. I'd suggest joining the digest version of the list as the posts can be pretty heavy.

Powerbook Army
A way cool site built by a Japanese Powerbook User. Has a great selection of utilities and control strip modules for downloading!

Powerbook Central
A comprehensive guide to new and used Powerbooks.

RoadTool's CoolPad
The CoolPad is a handy device that not only allows your Powerbook to pivot 360 degrees, but also lowers the temperature of your machine by providing better airflow under your Powerbook.

VST Technologies
Makers of many Powerbook power and storage solutions, including the VST Zip 100 Internal Zip Drive and Internal Magneto-Optical drive for a variety of Powerbooks.

The Powerbook Guy
PowerBook Guy is the premier source for everything PowerBook! They specialize in quality new, refurbished and used PowerBooks, parts, accessories and service at low prices.

MCE Powerbook Products
MCE PowerBook Products offers a wide variety of Powerbook items for the new G3 Series through the original 100 series Powerbooks.

PowerBookMedic
PowerBookMedic offers service on all PowerBooks, as well as take-apart manuals for sale.

Am I missing something good? E-mail me with your favorite Powerbook related links.

Powerbook Patterns
I have created three sets of desktop patterns. They will work on any Mac running System 7.5 or later, with standard extensions (Drag and Drop extensions, Desktop Patterns control panel, both included with 7.5) so don't feel that you need to be a powerbook user to download and check these out!

PB Desktop Patterns 1.0
In this first set, There are 15 grey-scale patterns, especially designed to compliment your Powerbooks' grey exterior.

Download Mike's Powerbook Desktop Patterns (Binhex File @19k)

PB Desktop Patterns 2.0
In this second set, There are 20 Color and grey-scale patterns, with a set of 10 specially designed to compliment MacOS 8.0.

Download PB Desktop Patterns 2.0 (Binhex File @94k)

PB Desktop Patterns 3.0
Here are 25 Color and patterns, 11 specially designed to compliment MacOS 8.0 .

Download PB Desktop Patterns 3.0 (Binhex File @78k)