17PB vs. 15PB
Hello.
I am about to buy a Powerbook next week just after the new Apple updates. I have tested both Powerbooks at the Apple Store.
Although my budget, desire, and need is drawn to the 17PB configuration, the HEAT I felt under my left palm while using the various 17PB displays seemed hot. At least, much more noticibly warm than the 15".
I will not be using the laptop as a desktop replacement. I already have a PowerMac. I want the ability to design on my back deck, on the hammock, on the front steps, and anywhere else I desire.
As a flash/video motion producer, I need as much destop real estate as possible. However, after test the 17PB, I am concerned about the heat.
Can you 17PB owners give me feedback about the heat from your laptop? Also, please specify if you use it on a desk or on your lap, as I will not be using mine on a desk a majority of the time.
Many thanks!!
Arondale
I am about to buy a Powerbook next week just after the new Apple updates. I have tested both Powerbooks at the Apple Store.
Although my budget, desire, and need is drawn to the 17PB configuration, the HEAT I felt under my left palm while using the various 17PB displays seemed hot. At least, much more noticibly warm than the 15".
I will not be using the laptop as a desktop replacement. I already have a PowerMac. I want the ability to design on my back deck, on the hammock, on the front steps, and anywhere else I desire.
As a flash/video motion producer, I need as much destop real estate as possible. However, after test the 17PB, I am concerned about the heat.
Can you 17PB owners give me feedback about the heat from your laptop? Also, please specify if you use it on a desk or on your lap, as I will not be using mine on a desk a majority of the time.
Many thanks!!
Arondale
Comments
17 in gets hot. Worries me. I put it aside. Cools down in no time.
The cost between the two models wasn't that different for me when i bought the 17 in...
BTW... I can handle the heat, but do I want to tolerate an uncomfort? No.
I find that now that i'm used to the 17" i couldnt go back to the 15". Plus if you get a slimline bag its not bad to lug around at all. I have the BELKIN slip case bag which is almost like a glove fit and its easy to lug around.
But with the heat it does get very hot. But not so that it burns you or anything.
I use my PB on my bed, couch, desk. Hardly ever my lap tho. Although i must say cos of its huge size it kinda sits in your lap quite securely. so its unlikely to fall off.
I think once you go for the 17" you will never go back either.
that said, i have the 1Ghz 17", so i'm hurting even more.
Anyone wanna buy a powerbook? j/k
Originally posted by richardtruss
i no longer use a desktop....and i have a G5 at my disposal.
Just out of curiosity, what is it about the Powerbook that you prefer so much over a G5?
Originally posted by the cool gut
Just out of curiosity, what is it about the Powerbook that you prefer so much over a G5?
a few things. firstly it is my personal computer and i tend to bring a lot of work home, so it is conventient. Second, it is quick and predictable. i have found that my G5, and a few others at the agency i work at, tend to sometimes do things that cant be explained -- get caught up in the infinate-spinning-beachball of death, decide not to read mail one day. weird sh*t. But beyond that, it is really a kudos to the PB more than a slam on the G5 -- i just like it all ine one place. the keyboard is elegant and a pleasure for me to type on, the backlit thing is way cool -- especially at home when the GF or daughter crashes in my room, and since my monitor at work is a CRT 17", i cant bear to give up staring at the widescreen 17" PB display.
who knows, maybe its just new to me...and i cant stop playing with it.