I have heard it is possible w/ the use of some other software have an extended desktop instead of a mirror when I have an additional display plugged into my ibook? Does anyone know what software I should use? Also....will I still be limited to 1024x768 or could I run a different resolution?

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http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html

- install screen spanning dr. and reboot (don't enable clamshell mode)

- go into display properties in system preferences when u have your external monitor plugged in.

- uncheck mirror displays (when mirroring u r stuck @ 1024x768. selecting any higher res for the external screen while mirroring will result in a boxed in and reduced screen image).

- go into arrangement tab, if u want to use both screens set them up as u choose (u can drag the external to be aligned on any side from the laptop's virtual screen). if u want to simply use the external display as the primary display, click and drag the menu bar to the external screen (otherwise u can't use the higher res screen as the primary display, which to me is the entire point of using this utility). when u unplug the display adapter it will return the main display properties to your iBook's screen. adjust external screen's res and refresh rate to desired level. if i'm not using my iBook's screen as an extended desktop (rarely bc of the extra res i can get on my 19" monitor ), i just turn off the backlight of the iBook.

- enjoy a larger and higher res iBook screen!

Dude this kicks ash....thanks!

Question tho...I accidentally enabled clamshelling...what does that mean?

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it means u could technically close your iBook and still be able to use your external monitor, however it's not recommended bc it helps seal in the heat which vents from the keyboard (a cooling method for all notebooks). in sum, it's not designed to operate w/ the lid closed, so i'd stay away from it. like i said, if u don't use the iBook's display w/ the external hooked up, just turn off the backlight to the iBook.