I have had the 12,15 and 17 powerbooks, I must say the 17 was a pita, and it was always hard to handle....
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Is 17" too big?
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I have 3 laptops. All are 17". Two are Dells (donated by my employer) and the other is a Powerbook. The PB is very slim, light, and easily transportable. I take it anywhere, even with a LaCie 250 GB external and every cable known to man. The Dells are heavier and do not usually travel too far.
I use a great deal of screen real estate. I dislike resizing screens, so the 15" seems very constrained to me. However, if I were used to smaller screens, I would probably adapt and not notice it as much.
Since you have already ordered this fine machine, do not get trapped into 'buyer's remorse'. You are going to love this computer and will find it very comfortable to use. That is my experience anyway.
Good luck!
I use a great deal of screen real estate. I dislike resizing screens, so the 15" seems very constrained to me. However, if I were used to smaller screens, I would probably adapt and not notice it as much.
Since you have already ordered this fine machine, do not get trapped into 'buyer's remorse'. You are going to love this computer and will find it very comfortable to use. That is my experience anyway.
Good luck!
I also considered getting a 17" model because of the FW 800 port (I was talking myself into it by saying to myself "17" model is not that big, 17" model is not that big"). Then, the new C2D MBP 15" came out (which as FW800, like a 17" model). Then, I changed my mind and went for a 15" model.
This topic will boil down to personal preference. I came to the conclusion 17" would be too big for the portability. Frankly speaking, my 15" MBP and 15" PB are too big for carrying day in and day out for me (so, that is the reason I have 12" iBook and 12" PB for on-the-road duties). I have the bags and sleeves for 15" model; but, I have not used them. When I bought my 15" Macs, I intended to take them out on the road with me daily (that's why I bought bags and sleeves). But, once I goth them, I chickened out on carrying 15" notebooks outside my home.
This topic will boil down to personal preference. I came to the conclusion 17" would be too big for the portability. Frankly speaking, my 15" MBP and 15" PB are too big for carrying day in and day out for me (so, that is the reason I have 12" iBook and 12" PB for on-the-road duties). I have the bags and sleeves for 15" model; but, I have not used them. When I bought my 15" Macs, I intended to take them out on the road with me daily (that's why I bought bags and sleeves). But, once I goth them, I chickened out on carrying 15" notebooks outside my home.
Finally! I mean seriously now, how do you pass up a post with a title like this one.
Well with the 17" you get a bigger hard drive, more screen, more usb ports and a faster superdrive.
I have had a 17" powerbook for 4 years now and it's great. Much sleeker than any comparable laptop out there and a desktop replacement at the same time.
I was also anxious for the mbp c2d and almost wavered for the 15" but I believe the 17" is worth the wait.
peace,
Brian
I have had a 17" powerbook for 4 years now and it's great. Much sleeker than any comparable laptop out there and a desktop replacement at the same time.
I was also anxious for the mbp c2d and almost wavered for the 15" but I believe the 17" is worth the wait.
peace,
Brian
not according to my g.friend
but now to a serious answer --- the 17" is an embarrassmentImagine if in the future they made computers that not only folded in half but four times you would close it and then folded in half a second time, so say you get a 20 in laptop you could fold it four times and make it increadibly easy to lug around and when you get down to work you could unfold it and BAM instant 20 in screen. Of course weight would also be a factor but im sure if they can make that technology they might as well considerably reduce the weight as well. I know i know some may say its impossible or even crazy but hey one can only dream
you could fold it four times and make it increadibly easy to lug around and when you get down to work you could unfold it and BAM instant 20 in screen. Of course weight would also be a factor but im sure if they can make that technology they might as well considerably reduce the weight as well. I know i know some may say its impossible or even crazy but hey one can only dream
well both sizes seem a little large. don't you think that might hurt someone.
I think that the 17" is too big and considering that you've been using a 15" it will probably feel awkward when carrying it. If you don't take your laptop anywhere you shouldn't notice anything except that it's better because its bigger.
i take my PB around all the time and its totally fine, its lighter than some other PC notebooks. you gotta be careful tho, you hold it like a laptop but its big, so you need to watch those corners. its not good on coach seating on plane rides. ugh. but, its so nice.
I had a 17" Powerbook, but I'm pretty much set on the 15" C2D MBP. Went to the Apple store, saw the 17" and just thought "wow, why did I ever carry around something that big?"
At home I have a 20" Dell LCD waiting for me to hook up the laptop to. Anywhere else the extra space is unnecessary.
However, I will say that if you're going for the 15" 2.33, you might as well pay a bit more to get 17". As for me, I'm considering the 15" 2.16 C2D and pocketing the extra change for a 30" LCD
At home I have a 20" Dell LCD waiting for me to hook up the laptop to. Anywhere else the extra space is unnecessary.
However, I will say that if you're going for the 15" 2.33, you might as well pay a bit more to get 17". As for me, I'm considering the 15" 2.16 C2D and pocketing the extra change for a 30" LCD