I saw the same rumours and that would be ideal but probably very pricy. I think 
I could cope with a 13" screen as I was amazed how quickly I adapted to my 
iPad's screen, which I have only had for a couple of weeks. I've just been 
checking out some 15" inch MacBook Pros on eBay and might go with that as an 
interim measure. After the PowerBook an Intel Core 2 Duo machine will seem 
refreshingly quick. Some 2009 models are going for about £400, and that would 
work out just fine - even if there is a little voice in my head saying a nice, 
shiny, new model would be soooo good.

Martin

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On 28 Aug 2011, at 12:13, Nicholas Holt <[email protected]> wrote:

> Recently seen a rumour on Macrumours that Apple may bring out an MBAir with a 
> 15" screen. Seems logical. I now have one with 13" screen and am very pleased 
> with it. So light and fast.
> Nick
> On 28 Aug 2011, at 11:28, Martin Douglas wrote:
> 
>> Thanks for that Ranulph. The only issue I would have with that is that I 
>> really would prefer a 15" screen (although I find my iPad's screen 
>> remarkably easy to see).
>> 
>> Martin
>> 
>> On 28 Aug 2011, at 11:22, Ranulph Glanville wrote:
>> 
>>> When you decide to go for a new machine make sure you consider the Air 
>>> book. Quite remarkable.
>>> 
>>> Ranulph
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 28 Aug 2011, at 11:18, Martin Douglas wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hi Sam,
>>>> 
>>>> That seems to have done the trick as far as Internet access is concerned. 
>>>> I am obliged for the advice. Sadly the machine is still exhibiting 
>>>> terminal tendencies. It looks as if the video is knackered, which I 
>>>> believe would mean a new logic board.
>>>> 
>>>> Looking at the age of the PowerBook I fear that spending any money to 
>>>> repair it would not be a brilliant idea.
>>>> 
>>>> With luck I can extract the data from the hard disk and that's more 
>>>> valuable than the computer.
>>>> 
>>>> It's been a delightful machine to own and I shall miss it like mad. Not 
>>>> really the time to be buying a replacement.
>>>> 
>>>> Best wishes,
>>>> 
>>>> Martin
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> 
>>>> On 28 Aug 2011, at 11:04, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected]> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Martin
>>>>> 
>>>>> That error message would suggest your mac's unable to connect to the 
>>>>> server, could be either a temporary failure or a problem with your 
>>>>> internet connection. One thing to make sure is that you restart after 
>>>>> setting your date & time back to normal. If you start up with an odd 
>>>>> time, say 1970, your computer won't be able to unlock your keychain, so 
>>>>> won't be able to access any saved passwords, making SSL communication 
>>>>> difficult.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Try restarting or logging out and back in, see if that helps.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Also you could use mail.me.com rather than mail.mac.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> Regards
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sam
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