It will matter for everyone pretty soon, and not just for addressing very large amounts of memory.
Did you get rid of your MacBook Pro? Only that would make your argument against portability convincing.
No, I'm keeping the MacBook Pro. A portable is invaluable if you do any sort of consulting work. The point is that I don't think I can make the portable my main computer. Even if it wasn't for the idea of exposing it to the elements, I just don't think it's the right screen for design work.
Bob said:
But you gain portability.
Which is important if you actually use the portability. I have a gut feeling many people get a laptop just because it's smaller or because they think they're going use the portability. Some do take it over to the couch, but that's about it.
by Scott Stevenson — Sep 16
And who cares for 64bit anyway? Consumers?
It will matter for everyone pretty soon, and not just for addressing very large amounts of memory.
Did you get rid of your MacBook Pro? Only that would make your argument against portability convincing.
No, I'm keeping the MacBook Pro. A portable is invaluable if you do any sort of consulting work. The point is that I don't think I can make the portable my main computer. Even if it wasn't for the idea of exposing it to the elements, I just don't think it's the right screen for design work.
Bob said:
But you gain portability.
Which is important if you actually use the portability. I have a gut feeling many people get a laptop just because it's smaller or because they think they're going use the portability. Some do take it over to the couch, but that's about it.