Good for you! For me it was very difficult choosing between the 12" (superdrive) and 15" (combodrive) this time around. The lighted keyboard would be nice, as would the larger screen. Also, while I do travel and like the small size of the 12", I'm not a student anymore and thus do not have to carry and set up multiple times per day, so the 15" wouldn't be too bad.
What it really came down to was comfort. I've owned the 12" (1GHz) for a year and found that it really fit my lifestyle. It is small enough to take almost everywhere, and as a result, it is always there when I need it. I've had machines the size of the 15" before (T-series ThinkPad was my preferred laptop in my Windows days) and while only around 5lbs and not too bulky, it was just large enough that I often left it at home. The little PowerBook, on the other hand, is actually small enough that I don't bother with a PDA anymore. The screen on the 12" is fine (as you probably know). It may be inadequate if you do heavy content creation, but considering that until the Titanium came out 1024X768 was the best you could do on a Mac laptop anyway, it remains plenty for most of what a laptop is used for. I only want more resolution when doing things like video editing, for which I just plug in my external monitor. Andrew On 2/15/05 9:34 AM, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> From: "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Well, I've had the new 1.5GHz 12" for a week now, >> and must say that the upgrade was really worthwhile. > > Excellent news!! Partly for you, obviusly, but also for me > as I have just sold my 12" AlBook, yes the one which I > debated over for a week, the one with a dent in the corner > and twisted frame. I also sold my iMac G4 FP and an > interim PB G4 667DVI, so now I'm gonna go out and buy > myself a brand new AlBook, just undecided about the size... > > 12" or 15" > > The illuminated keyboard has certain practical advantages... > > > Larry > > _________________________________________________________________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
