This is a comment to a discussion raging on the Duolist so I thought I'd post it to Powerlist too. The ongoing Powerlist survey also seems to strongly favor lighter/smaller too (although 15" screens are a strong 2nd). The Sony VAIO pcgc1xs with its 1024 x 480 fast acting virtual screen for instant 1024 x 768), jog dial and built in digicam at 2 lbs is a real dream with slick battery life, biometrics, and paper cues to the digicam for automated presentations. Slim. Elegant. Light. Fits in between papers. Begging to go everywhere. Wow! I've said before, Apple should get Sony to design/build them a Mac version. For serious computing, a subnotebook is much more useful than a PDA. (A certain J. O'Grady has also been known to like the Sony mini-Viao). A large capacity 32mb thin factor HD (aftermarket, and capacity will only get bigger) allows all the CD/DVDs disk imaged that one might need to obviate lugging a CD/DVD add-on. I'm tempted with Mac OS emulation on this PC for reading certain files. The biggest drawback is troubleshooting Windows and maintaining a clean running system--a daunting task even for those who do it regularly. For those who want to seriously petition Apple (as suggested by several on Duolist), I suggest a link also be set up with Japanese users. They are FAR more fanatical about miniaturization, lightweight and high power solutions--willing and accustomed to paying more as well. (Maybe the more Apple denies, the more likely and impending it is...) For now a G3-500-1, expandable to 512mb ram, 32-36gb HD at a 1024 x 480 Viao form factor (Apple-ized), the usual ports and PC card slot ought to do just fine. I'd still buy a full size G4 PB and desktop, too, so Apple can grab an extra sale from me because I don't do Photoshop on the road. Sidney Ho ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Now $199.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
