Best Laptop for Travel
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Best Laptop for Travel
I am looking at getting a new laptop for when I travel. I am torn between two extremes: Macbook Air and the 17" Macbook Pro. Both seem to have huge advantages and disadvantages.
I thought about getting something in between, but I already ruled it out. I wouldn't mind carrying on the Macbook Air, but with anything heavier, I want to check it. If I am going to check my laptop anyways, I might as well get the best performance.
Do any of you experiences with either of these Macbooks?
-Jonathan
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I thought about getting something in between, but I already ruled it out. I wouldn't mind carrying on the Macbook Air, but with anything heavier, I want to check it. If I am going to check my laptop anyways, I might as well get the best performance.
Do any of you experiences with either of these Macbooks?
-Jonathan
http://www.askoncall.com
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I would never put my laptop in my checked baggage. Electronics, especially items like laptops, have a habit of disappearing from checked bags.
If the main purpose of the laptop is for travel, consider getting a netbook. If you don't want Windows, you can also get them with Linux/Ubuntu.
If the main purpose of the laptop is for travel, consider getting a netbook. If you don't want Windows, you can also get them with Linux/Ubuntu.
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Never check a laptop, or a camera, or anything like that!
If you want it for travel only then go for something smaller than a 17" - it will save weight and be easier to carry.
Does it have to be a Mac - do you have lots of Mac programs already? If not then look for one offering the new Windows7 which is supposed to be very good. The problem with Linux/Ubuntu is that not all applications support them as OS.
My husband takes his 17" laptop as carry-on with no problems, and he flies a lot, for business as well as when we go on holiday, with it.
If you want it for travel only then go for something smaller than a 17" - it will save weight and be easier to carry.
Does it have to be a Mac - do you have lots of Mac programs already? If not then look for one offering the new Windows7 which is supposed to be very good. The problem with Linux/Ubuntu is that not all applications support them as OS.
My husband takes his 17" laptop as carry-on with no problems, and he flies a lot, for business as well as when we go on holiday, with it.
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If I were getting something new & for travel, I'd look into one of the smaller Netbooks, not a regular-sized laptop.
I just have to say it again... NEVER check a laptop. That's just asking for it to get stolen.
I just have to say it again... NEVER check a laptop. That's just asking for it to get stolen.
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