They are cool, until you have to lug it somewhere. Heavy and large, and even in business class it can be a PITA. They certainly have the horsepower to do damn near anything you need them to do though.

 

It really depends on how you carry it.
I had a 12" powerbook and carried it with me all the time in my backpack - great little thing, loved it to death. Recently I bought a MBP. Still carrying it in my backpack (with a sleeve) and honestly dont find a difference unless its the only thing in the pack.

Obviously it depends on how you carry it/who is useing it, but for me I did'nt notice the extra 2 lbs of weight, and Im sure I woul not notice another extra 17oz's of weight as well.


YMMV though as always.

 

if you travel a lot with it it makes a difference... big laptops = PITA on airplanes

 

just thought about that. I work on my laptop a lot - on my lap. that would be a big pain. If you just used it in class, in the kitchen (anything on a desk etc) I can see the allure.

Expose and 15inches = perfect. (and I have done video editing etc on it)

 

I can't imagine lugging around a 17 incher. 15's more than enough for myself and most women. Especially when traveling.

 

Having to carry around a 17" is a royal PITA