Betty, I think the key was this sentence in your post: > I use the best tool I can afford for the job
You include the words "can afford" in the sentence but then seem to ignore them and recommend the expensive option for everyone. That's the way it comes across, anyway. The simple fact is that not everyone "can afford" an $1800 MBA. They may, however, be able to afford a $300 MSI or whatever. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************