RE: Re: G4 Powerbook 17

["aashram" <groups@xxxxxxx>]

hmmm let me think .......... a lump of steel :-)=0D
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And take a look at the BENQ Joybook... What does it remind you of...=0D
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Very true :-)=0D
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The widescreen aspect comes in there :-)=0D
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I have to really go for the 17" as the using logic audo with it's=
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Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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PowerBook... All the features.. Just much much smaller :-)=
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From: aashram [mailto:groups@xxxxxxx]=0D
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Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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Thanks for eveyones comments.=0D
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I mainly need to record music on the go.=0D
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I saw a friend of mines and was well taken back.=0D
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The os is a dream and I think about 10 ppl now Have moved=
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I joined a home course a few years ago and I have been tol=
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From: P Murgatroyd [mailto:yahoogroups@xxxxxxx]=
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Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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Guys,=0D
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1Gig 17" Powerbook owner here :-)=0D
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If I start gushing please forgive me... ;-)=0D
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My main reason for purchase (apart from looks) was that I=
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Its bright, crisp and of course.... HUGE :-)  Perfect for=
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spreadsheets, some image editing, making of videos, or jus=
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side by side - wicked for watching the odd DVD too!=0D
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From: Ben McCormack [mailto:ben@xxxxxxx]=0D
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Subject: [ukha_d] Re: G4 Powerbook 17=0D
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