> > Only you can decide how much you are willing to spend, but go for the > fastest/largest ram/and a large hd. If you don't need the dvd then > don't. I will use it so will get it. I also have thought about getting > a dvd burner for data, 4.some gig on a dvd vs 700meg on a cdrw. Make a > change in how things are stored and maybe a little less clutter :-) Hi, Larry, I briefly considered the low end powerbook, but my iBook gets bashed around alot while dragging it to and fro from work and at work. I need very rugged! The future DVd burner is an idea to consider, later. Before my keyboard started going South, I thought i would just keep my tangerine for work, but my work files, in themselves are starting to fill up my hard drive . i will miss the nicely curved facing side of my Tangerine. so comfortable to type on! may