[Leica] Re: iBook, PowerBook, MacBook

[rbaron at concentric.net (Robert D. Baron)]

Robert Jagitsch writes:

> It's hard to beat the latest MacBook. Apple has refurbs of the black
> model in stock for $1299, and refurbs of the Powerbook 12" (aluminum
> case) for $1199.
> 
> The MacBook is far faster than the Powerbook with its dual core
> processor and it uses a larger 13.3 screen. Plus it will run Windows
> if you want.

The MacBook is awfully tempting for these reasons, but my research 
indicates a possible deal breaker: no pc card slot. If, for example, I 
wanted to use a Cingular Wireless Sierra Air Card for broadband internet 
access via the Cingular Wireless network in the US or via one its 
partners abroad, no go. I would need a MacBook Pro,

I'm still digesting all of this, but whatever I decide I want to 
heartily thank everyone who chimed in, and again thank Brian for hosting 
this saloon.  What a truly valuable resource this place is!

And if anyone has another opinion about which Mac to buy - since it 
appears there is zero competition for the 2.65x3.5inch mini iPhoto books 
- don't hesitate to pile on.

Or for that matter if anyone has an opinion about my sanity in even 
considering buying a whole new computer, not to mention buying into a 
whole new operating system, just to make some $9.95 mini photo albums.....

;-)

--Bob