I lug around the pre-intel PowerBook G4 large model, record a weekly radio show from the studio board directly onto it, edit and provide the sound FX, and manage 100 websites....... It's a workhorse even if my bag is heavy. :-) The iMac is great for the occasional fax I am getting, pre-arranged. On Jan 14, 2009, at 11:04 AM, Brian Durant wrote: > I think Pro is too big to lug around on a regular basis. I am tempted > by MacBook Air, but the disadvantages are obvious: slow, pricey, no > built-in optical drive. > > Brian > > On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 4:47 PM, J <themacintoshlady at earthlink.net> > wrote: >> I'm still clinging to my iMac that has a modem! >> So yes I am upset about this. >> I use both a lot. >> >> What about Pro? >> >> On Jan 14, 2009, at 7:04 AM, Brian Durant wrote: >> >>> What do people make of the move by Apple not to include Firewire on >>> Gen 2 MacBooks? I am looking for a new laptop and could either >>> opt for >>> the new Gen 2 or a 2.4 GHz, black, MacBook4,1. I am planning to >>> use it >>> as an all around laptop. I like the new unibody, trackpad and >>> graphics >>> cards in Gen 2, but I like the inclusion of Firewire in the older >>> model. >>> >>> What would you do? >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Brian >>> _______________________________________________ >>> X-Newbies mailing list >>> X-Newbies at listserver.themacintoshguy.com >>> http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/x-newbies >> >> _______________________________________________ >> X-Newbies mailing list >> X-Newbies at listserver.themacintoshguy.com >> http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/x-newbies >> > _______________________________________________ > X-Newbies mailing list > X-Newbies at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/x-newbies