On 15/02/05 12:50, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> From: Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Also think carefully about the screen. The usual motto is the more the >> better. Of course, for a laptop, that has to be compounded with the >> transportability factor. I have a 17" and has no problem carrying to the >> office and back home every single day... > > This is one of the main issues, yes! > > I have now had a 12" and use a 15" 1GHz AlBook at work and the > desktop realestate is quite different. > > The initial thought was a 12" for everywhere; sofa, outside on the patio > and then hook it up to a 17" TFT in my study, but if I went for the 15" > I wouldn't have to switch between 1024 and 1280, sods law is that I'd like > to do something that required 1280 while not being in the study... > > Like I said, the illuminated keyboard is a big one for me. > > Gigabit Ethernet another, as FW800 and S-video out. > > And I've just realised one of the real killers in the decision, the RAM!! > > The 12" has 2x256 while the 15" has 1x512, making it much cheaper > to add more memory!!! > > I just have one question regarding the timing of the purchase; > > As the G5 is some way off, the 1.5GHz is plenty good for me, but > what about Tiger, would it not be better buying the AlBook with > Tiger installed ?!? > > I will always have access to Tiger later (no need to harp on about > software licensing, we all have different levels of conciense...) ;o) > but maybe it'd be better to wait ?!... There is no saying as to when Tiger will be released. Many think it will be at the World Wide Developer Conference in June. From what I've seen, Tiger is not ready for prime time yet. But, if you're not in a hurry and can wait until the beginning of July, then why not waiting? But then, at that time, rumors of a G5 PowerBook might be more persistent, so maybe you will want to wait in September to see if they are finally released. You see, you can always have a good reason to wait... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
