Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Agreed! My daughter's MacBook SMOKES in G4 12"! Ric On Sep 18, 2006, at 8:35 PM, Philip Leeson wrote: > Ken: > I'd agree that the G4 models seem excellent, but they just can't > compete in performance with the new intel chip models. > The cheapest MacBook with the 13'' wide screen simply blows by my > daughter's PB with 1.256GB ram like it was standing still. > Add 2GB ram and the "Parallels" program, and I can play iTunes, > surf the web on Safari, and download CT Scans on Windows, all at > the same time without incident. > Totals about $1400, plus cost of the Windows software > And it's lighter and thinner than the 12" iBook we also have. > I would expect the new dual-chip Powerbooks to be even faster, but > I wouldn't see the need for it over the MacBook. > > Phil > > > On Sep 18, 2006, at 6:47 AM, Kenneth Frazier wrote: > >> >> On Sep 18, 2006, at 7:37 AM, Ric Carter wrote: >> >>> I've owned a 12 for a couple of years now and find its size >>> perfect for a road machine. I've been trying to map my path for >>> my next machine. >>> >>> On Sep 18, 2006, at 12:28 AM, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: >>> >>>> However if you are fan of really classy equipment, try to find a >>>> late model 12" PowerBook. This is a little jewel of a laptop in >>>> a brushed aluminum case. >> >> >> Ric, my 15" PowerBook G4, 1.67 GHz, with recently maxed out RAM, >> brushed aluminum, is handy-dandy. This is the latest (last?) >> version with the bright screen. Color reproduction is excellent, >> and it runs like a top. I suspect there are still some new old >> stock around that could be had for a good price, though I haven't >> checked. I much prefer the 15" over the 12". For me, it's much >> easier to work with. >> >> Ken >> >> ---------------------------------- >> The Rev. Kenneth Frazier >> Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ >> ---------------------------------- >> Current Leica Photography (PESO): >> http://gallery2.leica-users.org/v/kennybod/ >> >> Current Medium Format Photos: >> http://tinyurl.com/bjvfn >> >> Current Leica Photography (in move to new gallery) >> http://tinyurl.com/6sc2r >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information