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
http://www.askoncall.com

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.

I would never check a laptop!

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 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.

hey shellidawn~ Did you all notice? This thread made "Travel Tip of the Day" for October 2nd!

No, I don't even know where to see "Travel Tip of the Day". Is that on the main page?

Oh! Found it. My eye generally goes straight to the list of topics on the left. Never noticed that section before. I'll have to look around the pages better.