Andrew said this: >I've carried heavy and/or bulky laptops around as >well, and based on that experience have settled my >preferences on the smaller and lighter machines. Most >of the time the 12" PB is about right is about right, >as I like to watch DVDs when I fly, which is far too >often.
I think that, for me at least, if you only have one machine the display of the 12" PB is too small. I prefer PB G4 15.2" DVI or later titaniums and would consider a 17" if my budget could afford it and if I could keep it my backpack. I don't think the 15.2" are bulky at all and I'm used to have 5-15 ibs in my backpack anyway (powerbook, baby stuff, grocery products, books and so on). So when I have only the 'book I don't even notice it. For me, the amount of pixels on screen are as important as the portability of the machine. The 12" is just too small for the work and fun that I do. If one have a desktop machine with a 23" cinema display then obviously the 12" will be a great compliment, but not everyone can afford the luxury of several machines. But now I have drifted away from the subject. But so was the 12" PB actually. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
