Tech-lust, in a long term way
17 Oct 2008 13:09 Filed in: Technology
Well, for
the first time in a long time Apple has managed to
produce a new laptop that actually leaves me in
tech-lust. I've been fortunate enough to have
PowerBook G4 12" since for the last three years, and
it has been the most gorgeous laptop that I've ever
had or seen. The form factor hits my sweet spot, and
the keyboard is just delicious to use, with a great
tactile response. I'm typing this on it now.
The MacBook Pro came, even though it's 3 to 4 times faster, held no attractions because it was too big. The MacBook arrived, and although the size was a little different, but liveable with, it was too iBook, plasticky, and the integrated graphics chipset was a big step back.
Enter the new MacBook.
The new MacBook, on Engadget, all rights reserved, click image to see original
The engineering is gorgeous, and it has the small form factor and separate graphics chip is present. The only downside is the glossy screen.
It's not something I want now or even in the foreseeable future, but I'm glad to know that there is something there to replace the PowerBook when it gives up the ghost.
The MacBook Pro came, even though it's 3 to 4 times faster, held no attractions because it was too big. The MacBook arrived, and although the size was a little different, but liveable with, it was too iBook, plasticky, and the integrated graphics chipset was a big step back.
Enter the new MacBook.
The new MacBook, on Engadget, all rights reserved, click image to see original
The engineering is gorgeous, and it has the small form factor and separate graphics chip is present. The only downside is the glossy screen.
It's not something I want now or even in the foreseeable future, but I'm glad to know that there is something there to replace the PowerBook when it gives up the ghost.
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