I have laptops of different sizes, and find my ThinkPad about the same size as the 15" PowerBook (a tad taller, but narrower) and actually a few ounces lighter. There would be no real difference in bulk or weight between the ThinkPad and a 15" PowerBook, but when it comes time to fly, the 12" PowerBook wins every time. It was designed for travel, while the larger ones are designed to be used at least on a table, if not a desk.
Of course you can use the 17" on an airplane, but it wasn't designed for that. The 17" is the one least likely to need a lighted keyboard (they put it there for the wow-factor), while the 12" is the one that would most benefit (though they left it off to make people want to spend more). Andrew On 2/16/05 8:09 AM, "Amber R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 15-Feb-05, at 11:49 AM, Andrew wrote: > > Especially since the 12" is more likely to be used in a bed or on an > airplane, it is the >> one most in need of the lighted keyboard. I use a USB flylight (or my >> ThinkPad) >> >> Andrew >> > I don't think this is completely true - I very rarely see the 12" PB's > or iBooks etc on planes. > The 15" is well suited to travel and really is not that much heavier. > I take mine all over the place and I don't even have a car ! > > The backlighting is definitely a great feature for those who don't > touch type and will be using their PB's in poor lighting conditions. > Although I do type proficiently, I got it anyway as I figured it could > be a good selling point when it comes time for me to upgrade to a newer > PB. > > Amber > -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
