Mac Laptop decision

[yesthattom]

Ping, one of my SOs is going to buy the new tiny 12" mac laptop.
Work looks like they are going to buy me a mac laptop.

The big question is...

Do I get the 17" mac laptop and risk "one upping" my SO? She'll have just bought all the Mac she can afford, and I'll have gotten a more impressive one for "free"-ish.

Your thoughts?

(Alternatively: Should I get the 15" and forego the Firewire800 and other spiffy things that the 17" has?)

Comments

[kimuchi.livejournal.com]

I *heart* my 15" PowerBook. It's been an excellent primary computer for me for over a year now. I don't think I'd be content with the 12" and I don't need the spiffiness or want the extra-largeness of the 17".

That said, if you want some of the spiff features, go for it. I don't see why Ping should feel any discomfort if work buys you a pricey laptop. That's just the way it goes.