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12" for Web Design?
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Fresh-Faced Recruit
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Oxford
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I'm about to "switch" to an iBook, but I'm not sure whether the 800/12" or 14" model is right for me.
I'll use the 'book for web design, mainly, and I'm a little concerned about screen real estate. I've check out the 12s at an Apple store, and they just seem a little tiny (but oh-so-portable). The 14 looks nice, but it's big, and I don't know if I can justify the extra $300.
I try to rationalize the 12" by saying to myself that I will use it as an extended display to my monitor, but I just know the draw of working from the couch or bed will be too much.
Does anyone use a 12 for design-type work? Is it just too tiny?
Thanks,
Jacob
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Join Date: Dec 1999
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Remember that the 12 and 14-inch iBooks have the same 1024x768 screen resolution. So, although the 14" screen in bigger, you don't actually get any additional screen real estate. In that case: if you don't mind the smaller type and such, you might want to go for the 12" since it's more portable.
If screen real estate is a major concern for you, then you might want to consider a Powerbook. It has a bigger 15" widescreen at a much higher resolution. You should be able to get a pretty good older model for a price comparable to a new iBook.
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I have just retired G4 powerbook and gone to 12" 800 iBook. As last person say, the screen resolution is the same on 12 or 14" iBook--but believe this or do not, I prefer the iBook screen even to the powerbook that I just sold to another. Ibook screen is much sharper and more colorful to me. I do the web designs and this is no compromise.
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iBook 800/12.1" lcd/384mb/30gig/combo drive
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Join Date: Sep 2002
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u should go look at them yourself & see what you like. no point in buying something that ppl say is good then find out its not for you. every user has differenct preferences.
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Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
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Originally posted by Nile:
I have just retired G4 powerbook and gone to 12" 800 iBook. As last person say, the screen resolution is the same on 12 or 14" iBook--but believe this or do not, I prefer the iBook screen even to the powerbook that I just sold to another. Ibook screen is much sharper and more colorful to me. I do the web designs and this is no compromise.
which model PB do u have? the screen sharpness on a 800 DVI or newer looks way sharper than the iBooks....
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Mine was 667 Powerbook that was to buy in last November. The PreDVI kind. I have not to use the new ones, so perhaps they have imporved.
It is true it comes to what a person prefers.
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