[RE-wrenches] A Wrench's computer

[Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar]

Joel,
After 28 years of business computing dating from my George Morrow CPM  
machine, I purchased my first Mac, a MackBook Pro, 2.4GHz. After 6  
months, I have very mixed feelings about it. I love the battery life  
and simplicity of features and included programs. Although I am still  
in a steep learning curve, there are many things that frustrate me  
daily. NO right click button means you need to plug in a mouse so you  
can use the many options accessible by a right click. I have my old  
Sharp laptop PC on the other desk and find that I often scoot my  
rolling chair to it to quickly accomplish something. Perhaps it is  
just because it is familiar.

The MacBook seems rugged, has a fairly bright screen although my Sharp  
has a sunlight readable, 400 NIT backlight. I am sure once I learn, or  
just put up with, the intricateness of the Mac, it will be just fine.  
Here's a really positive note: It has never crashed or locked  
up...yet. What a feeling!

Larry Crutcher

On Apr 10, 2009, at 8:26 AM, Joel Davidson wrote:

> Wrenches,
> Some Wrenches include their notebook computer among their most  
> valued tools. My 2001 IBM T23 notebook has served me well in the  
> office and on the road, but it is getting a little long in the  
> tooth. What notebook computer do you all recommend? As always, thank  
> you very much for your valuable advice.
> Best regards,
> Joel Davidson
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