Re: OT but had to share
But that's the old "let's pull'em out and measure them"- trick again.
You could get a Mac that is faster than what you look for I'm sure, but it will probably be too expensive (as in not worth the extra cost).
The smaller macs you mention, are the "disco-macs". Machines that first and foremost look good, but are too slow for professionals.
The Mini Mac uses a G4 processor, and so do the PowerBooks...until the new powerbook G5 comes along soon.
When that happens, you try and find a Vaio or any other machine that can match it.
For your info: The existing (relatively old) G4 PowerBook comes with a 1GB ram option and it has DVD-writer etc etc. And 1.67 mHz processor (Mac speed, not that watered down PC speed)---but you're right. At 1.3kg you dont get a midget screen of 10.6" like the Vaio. The smallest iBook is 12 inches..and weighs 2.1 kg. Probably heavier due to the extra value you get
Life is too short for all those smallscreen-backwards-snailslow-BillGates-monopoly-PCs.
RC, do yourself a favor. Seriously. Check out the specs on the Macs.
I dont think you know what Macs are all about.
I'm not saying you will ever switch - cuz your machines are probably great at doing what they do (and besides, nobody will leave a beautiful Mac in their basement ) but check out your options.
Cuz you know...
Once you go Mac....
Check this link: http://www.apple.com/powermac/performance/