Powerbook 15" or 17" ?
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- submodule
Hey,
im thinking of buying a powerbook, im mainly using it at home but also taking it with me to some classes, i will use it mainly for print media work a4 size etc.
so my question, should i go for the 17" because the 15" is too small, or should i go for the 15" because its easier to take with me and the size is fine to work on, just for reference: the res on a 17" = 1440x900 and the res on a 15" = 1280x854hope anyone can help me because i never used a laptop with a widescreen display, and i have no idea which one would be better for me (theres no apple store near me where i can see them, so i have to order online)
- porky0
if you have the money get a 17"...
- lvl600
if dont wanna be a noob by a PC lapdog instead
i have a 17 inch lapdog and a second 17inch monitor works real nice like
- sumogray0
i had the money for a 17" but got a 15" and put more RAM in.. 17" is too bulky to carry round and makes you look like a nerd
- Leigh0
i got the 17" ... theres not that much difference. And trying to find a bag to fit is a bugger too.
- lvl600
lol yeah my 17inch lapDog makes me look like a nerd is just so uber it's ridiculous especially when i carry my second monitor with me
- Luckypp0
I have the 17" and found a bag easily to fit it as well.
Personally I find the extra 2 inches VERY nice especially with the pallettes in Flash.
- Rightfrog0
Just bought a 17 and I'm very happy with it...there are plenty of bags that fit it.
- submodule0
thanks everyone :)
- skelly0
17 inch.
physically, it's not too much bigger that i had trouble finding a bag or looking nerdy, it's just a inch or so. no problems.
but on screen that extra space is much needed for all the pallettes, etc..
- ribit0
but then how much would it cost in total for: 15" for on the road, and 20"/23" external display at home...
- sauerbraten0
i also think 17, it's really not that big, and people that get all uncomfortable about the minor difference confuse me.
it's totally managable, there are quite a few bags now that support it.
- coco_ono0
I'm on my 15" right now, and i love it. I'm a student so i carry it to classes to do layout pages and what not, but a 17 inch is much more satisfying. it gives you room to breathe. so if you can, a 17"...but a 15" is comfortable. and plus, if you buy now, you can get a free mini or a rebate on a 20/60 gig ipod!
- ********0
get the 17" with the rubber knobs and strap
- mrfontman0
get the 17" with the rubber knobs and strap
uberdesigner
(Sep 6 05, 18:11)____________________
how you like that model?
- Nac0
17" any woman will tell you those extra 2" matter
- e-pill0
what about the new imac 20"? i need a new puter i currently have a G3 tangerine clamshell, and i was looking to just upgrade all the way!
so what do i get? a tower? a laptop or a imac or a cube??
i need help too!!
:)
- ********0
it works great, I use it to prop open doors as well as for home defense
- e-pill0
also what is current maximums for all macs? like max harddrive or max lacie petterson or max scuzzi or max virtual memory or max carbon lib or max ram???
also what is stock and is that crap or is it good?
:)
- CyBrainX0
Never let anyone tell you finding a bag is hard. It's a lie.
Why wouldn't you want more screen size. It's like not wanting sex.
- BuddhaHat0
I'd go 17 just for the extra real estate on the screen, and the higher resolution. I'm not sure if the actual technology of the screens differs at all, but also make sure you get one that can go REALLY bright.
I've seen some work done with Photoshop on an ibook that looked pretty bright on its screen, but put it on a PC laptop with X-Brite technology, and it looks sorta dull... IMO Apple have not kept up with the competition with regards to screen quality on notebooks.STM make really good bags to fit the 17" versions, as long with heaps of other manufacturers. If you're a student, I'd be going for a backpack model, where your notebook is concealed entirely...