Well, I've had the new 1.5GHz 12" for a week now, and must say that the upgrade was really worthwhile. The computer is noticeably faster (50% speed boost), but that is to be expected. What makes this a worthwhile upgrade are the little changes. Haivng a 5400RPM hard drive is a big improvement (I did the same upgrade to my Rev B last year), and the new two-finger scrolling is fabulous.
What I like most, however, is the keyboard. WHen I first bought it I mentioned that the keyboard has a different feel and that I made more typos. As predicted, it took me about three or four days to get used to it, and my typos have decreased to about my usual number. What has really benefitted though is my speed. The action of the new keys really is better, with a nice spring in them that makes it easy to move on to the next one and know whether or not the key registered. It actually reminds me of the positive action of the old Apple Extended Keyboard 2 (the USS Nimitz), not that it feels the same, but that it is equally positive and like the aircraft carrier, has a nice, soft key sound as well. So, there it is. Of course it still has all of the compromises that the 12" PowerBook always had, though that's why Apple offers three sizes. I seriously considered moving up to the 15" this time, but I already own a large laptop with an excellent keyboard for when I need one, and this machine is meant for travelling. Andrew -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
