[Ti] New PowerBook Decisions

[Dr. Trevor J. Hutley]

At 13:59 -0800 5/3/05, Bill Fox wrote:
>You will get a lot of opinions on this because it is a tough choice.
>
>>But I'm having last minute second thoughts that 
>>maybe I should consider the 17 inch PowerBook 
>>instead. I'd really appreciate input from 
>>anyone who made that same decision and how they 
>>feel about it after the fact.

Just a few thoughts and ideas from my side.  My 
own view is probaby changing.  This is because I 
think the decision depends partly upon what you 
are using the Powerbook for (as well as 
economics, and portability issues).

The use is changing partly becauae the software 
is changing, and partly because my work activity 
is changing.

I now use iPhoto quite a lot, I use Keynote all 
the time, and with that I typically have Excel, 
EazyDraw, GraphicConverter, Omnigraffle Pro open 
as well.  Plus the standards: Safari, Eudora, 
Retrospect, Default Folder, SpeedDownload, eyeTV.

All of this adds up to a big demand on screen 
real-estate.  I think that withoiut Exposé, I 
would be lost with 'just' a 15" screen.

Of course, I manage, and have no complaints.  But 
I feel that I am in this transition, such that 
now, for the first time, I wonder if my next 
Powerbook might be the 17"...... especially if 
present trends continue.

For me right now, it is more speed that I need, 
rather than more screen.   But a moe toa 17" wold 
provide upgrades on both, from where I am now, 
and that might represent an increasingly 
attractive combination.

Perhaps let us see how Tiger contributes to the situation.

regards,  Trevor