[Leica] Mark Rabiner's 12" Powerbook replacement

[mark at rabinergroup.com (Mark Rabiner)]

> Mark,
> 
> 
> The 12" Powerbook G4 is one of my favorite laptops. It is attractive,
> capable, runs every version of Photoshop before the last one, hosts
> GraphicConverter, and fits easily into a backpack, photo bag, or briefcase.
> If yours is tired from overwork you can pick up a newer, less used version
> on eBay for far less green stuff than buying a new one. But if you must 
> have
> a newer MacBook, I suggest the 13" Intel Duo Core MacBook Pro version,
> retailing for $1199. It is fast, will run both Mac and PC programs, and
> comes with 2GB ram and a 160GB drive. It also has an SD slot. You can knock
> off $100 by buying the 13" MacBook in the white polycarbonate case. It
> doesn't quite have the sex appeal of the aluminum model but bulletproof
> polycarbonate is even more rugged. If you know someone in the academic
> community, you can knock another $50 to $100 off, depending on the model. 
> If
> you buy it before Sept. 8, Apple will throw in a free iPod Touch, a $229
> freebee.
> 
> 
> There is little advantage that I can see in buying the 15" model.
> Performance specs are almost the same. Essentially you are paying $400 more
> for an extra two inches of screen real estate. It will also be harder to
> carry around. If you want a big computer on your desk, simply spring for a
> 24" iMac. It will cost a good bit less than a laptop.
> 
> 
> Larry Z
> 


Larry that is exactly what I'm going to do. Get the 13" Intel Duo Core
MacBook Pro version, retailing for $1199.  with 2GB ram and a 160GB drive.
And with one t hard drive on the side. Over easy.
In 9 months I'll get a big screen. Then go blind sitting to close to it.

A solid block of aluminum sounds very ok to me.
I hope its Reynolds Aluminum.


Mark William Rabiner