[Duo2400] Re: Apple's New Subnotebook / Food for Thought-Part 2

Well congrats on your marriage plans i have a simple ? would u consider selling your powerbook when u get the one u ordered? thanks German -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] Re: Apple's New Subnotebook / Food for Thought-Part 2

I'm still a little surprised with the use of Ti. Yes it is light and non corrosive, but the Mg alloys are much stiffer. For instance the SR-71 black bird skin is made of Ti. The wings can flex without any real bad things happening. But, for stuff like the landing gear, Mg alloys are used for they

[Duo2400] Re: Apple's New Subnotebook / Food for Thought-Part 2

Part 2-(over the 10k limit)-- for the curious--- On metal casings, I'm not taking any credit per below discussions, but I'm really glad Apple was listening... (Just don't expect swoopy curves out of metal--it presents too many technical problems). Now back into the shadows for extended lurking

[Duo2400] Re: Apple's New Subnotebook / Food for Thought-Part 2

Part 2 --- These ex-Powerlist posts for the curious--- On the subject of metal casings, I'm not taking any credit per below discussions, but I'm really glad Apple was listening... (Just don't expect swoopy curves out of metal--it presents too many technical problems which I won't get int