In a message dated 11/25/05 9:38:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I have been trying out some various apple laptops, >primarily for use as a writing tool, though I want to >surf wirelessly.
Hello, I would like to opine on this. I am a writer (legal) as well, and I surf endlessly on legal sites to research. While I do have an iBook, I prefer using my ancient Powerbook 5300c or 3400c for my daily writing, especially when I am out and about. First of all, the keyboard on these two machines (identical keyboards) are in my opinion the very best Apple keyboard for typing. The keys have a nice feel to them, and take a dedicated finger-punch to register, and the spring feel seems just right, for me at least. Secondly, both have cheap, cheap ($5-$10) batteries out there that still hold good charges; the 3400c more so. I can pack my two 3400c li-ion batteries, or my four 5300c ni-cads, and have productivity at Starbucks or the Waffle House for 4-5 hours. Also, both can be made to be wireless. Most importantly, while neither is a lightweight compared to today's moden Apple laptops, both are pretty ruggedly built, and neither is expensive enough to worry about getting stolen or broken. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Ivy F., AL "Roll Tide!" Beiges, 'Books and other oddities xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
