From: Brian Mitchell Date: 2005-10-05T04:18:32+09:00 Subject: Re: OFF Topics :: PC-laptop or Powerbook On 10/4/05, Squeak Smalltalk wrote: > Hi, > > I will change job soon and I have to decide which type of laptop I want. > I have always had pc-laptops. > But I see that a lot of ruby programers use powerbooks. > > If you use a powerbook give me some advice ? > > Best Regards > W. Powerbooks are excellent tools. I would recommend one, however, PC laptops have some very nice options with the low-power models. I bought my PB because I wanted the environment. The hardware isn't very fast. Full USB power is lacking. It does have some nice things like a backlit keyboard and bluetooth. etc... so they make up for some of the misfeatures. Take think into consideration when you make your purchase. The main pro is the software. Go check out a Mac at a retailer near you (or find a friend with one) and play around for a while (really -- install stuff, configure it, check out the dev tools). See if you like it. If not get a PC-laptop that is compatible with Linux and get the next best option. ;) Brian.