'Heart Of Gold'
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As far as specs go, the MacBook Air is pretty much the same as a regular aluminum MacBook, except, you know, thickness and weight.
The MacBook Pro has a bigger screen (and the 17" has a MUCH larger screen), has a slightly faster CPU, and is faster for graphics-intensive programs.
It was a tough choice for me, but I ended up going with the Pro, because I mostly use it on my desktop, and don't lug it around with me much.
Also, the Air doesn't have an internal removable disk drive of any kind. You either need to get the wireless drive they sell, or rely on using a drive on your network.
Thanks Tom. I *am* going to be lugging it with me. The whole draw for me is being able to use it in the classroom, and to make it easier to shift over to electronic paper submissions. Hmmm.
So it turns out I'm a bit cheap. MacAir is purty but seems like less machine than the pro or the reg MacBook.
et voila.
Thanks everyone. I have successfully transferred the file to a jump drive for the trip home.
Much obliged!
Okay, I'm trying to wangle a new computer out of my boss. I'd like to get a laptop with a docking station, something good for traveling or working at home. Drew, before you even say it, I can't have a Mac because the university helpdesk won't support them, and the one competent guy in our department doesn't know Macs.
Suggestions?
I'm not the one that defaults to Mac, I do use and like them, but I also use and like quite a few PC's.
For laptops I'm partial to Lenovo and Toshiba.
I need suggestions for a good PDF -reading app for the iPhone. Suggestions?
I love my Toshiba.
Jilli, I'm pretty sure the iPhone can read PDFs natively. (I know I've clicked on PDF links in Safari and been able to read them w/o installing anything extra.)