From: Wilson Bilkovich Date: 2005-10-05T04:53:06+09:00 Subject: Re: OFF Topics :: PC-laptop or Powerbook Powerbooks are great, but it is true that the hardware currently isn't up to the level of the latest Intel-based notebooks. For example, even though my Thinkpad is something like 2 years old, I have 1.5GB of memory, WiFi, bluetooth, powered USB connectors, nationwide wireless data, etc, etc.. in a package that weighs 3.5lbs including the bag and shoulder strap. Just shy of 4.0lbs if I use the 7-hour battery instead of the slim one. IBM's "value-added" software also greatly improves the Windows experience; for example, it makes the process of switching network settings scriptable, so you don't have to visit a control panel to go from coffee shop to secure WiFi at the office. This year's version of that gives you more CPU power, faster video, etc, for the same weight and lower power utilization. I'm looking forward to future multi-core Powerbooks using Intel chips, sometime in 2006. For the moment, though, I just can't get excited about the hardware. --Wilson. 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.