This is kind of a long explanation, but here goes: After switching back to a Pismo from an iBook (600/combo), I really noticed the difference in weight. The extra pound or so is noticeable when you're carrying a bunch of other stuff in your briefcase as well. I've also begun doing more traveling, so I was considering the TiBook because of the bigger screen. I had been using the Pismoon an external monitor at the office, so screen resolution wasn't terribly important until recently.
I'd maxed out the Pismo at 1GB and added a G4/500, and it was performing really well, but I had the opportunity to get a TiBook 550 with a combo drive at a really good price, so I decided to go for it. That gives me the bigger screen while travelling, while slightly reducing the weight I'm carrying everyday. I know the performance will likely be the same or slightly less due to the absence of the L2 cache in the 550, but it's a tradeoff I'm willing to make. I'll also be able to take advantage of Quartz Extreme, due to the Radeon Mobility in the TiBook. I tested the waters here to sell the Pismo, but ended up passing it on to my younger brother, who's upgrading from a Wallstreet 300 that I gave him about 4 years ago. He insisted that if I was going to sell it, I had to sell it to him, as he knows how well I take care of my computers. I'm still a big fan of the Pismo. We still have one that my wife uses as her only computer. I split my time between a G4 Cube at home for gaming and everyday tasks, and a Powerbook for traveling and work. cheers, -Hal On Saturday, February 1, 2003, at 05:32 PM, Stephen Bright wrote: > on 2/1/03 3:41 PM, Hal at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Can anyone recommend a good sleeve for a TiBook 15"? > > Is this your new replacement for your recently retired Pismo G4/500? > Please > share with us your reasons for the upgrade. Thanks, > Stephen > -- 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
