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    13" or 15" for night time reading in bed?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by iMigraine, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. iMigraine

    iMigraine Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well which one would be best for viewing .pdf's while laying in bed? I like the 15" MB but afraid it might be too big and get too hot if I sit it down on my bed to read.

    I like the 13" for portability but I won't be traveling around a lot so the smaller size is not that important.

    Currently, I have an old PowerMac G5 2.0Ghz Dual but it's too big :D (j/k)

    TIA
     
    iMigraine, Aug 10, 2009
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  2. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I would go with the 15". I generally prefer to do work on my 15 MBP. The screen is bigger (duh). Temperature should be similar. In fact the 15 might run cooler.
     
    lixuelai, Aug 11, 2009
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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    no difference whether it is on your desk or on your bed since the vents are on the back,not bottom.
     
    Xirurg, Aug 11, 2009
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  4. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    I like 13" best for lying in bed, 15" for desk and couch.
     
    Phil, Aug 11, 2009
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  5. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the 13" alu MacBook for just that purpose and I love it. I know screen size is a matter of personal preference but overall I think the 13" option is the best compromise for size/weight/portability.
     
    steve p, Aug 11, 2009
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  6. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    i use my 15" on desk, bed, couch, stairs, even on a small cupboard when i;m talking to friends on the phone. it is perfect for me.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 11, 2009
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  7. Sponsi

    Sponsi Badibade

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    Wow, your MBP is quite the traveler :p. I'm always afraid my MBP will get damaged if I take it off my desk.
     
    Sponsi, Aug 11, 2009
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  8. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    lol. don't be afraid, if you handle it well, nothing should happen to it. mine is scratchless since november 2008.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 11, 2009
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  9. laptopkid

    laptopkid Notebook Consultant

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    So why buy a laptop? :p


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    And I say go with the 13". Personally I prefer the 15", but if you really can't decide you'd probably be alright with either of them, and you can save some $$ if you get the 13.
     
    laptopkid, Aug 11, 2009
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