On Aug 29, 2007, at 10:21 AM, Cassiano Bertol Leal wrote:
You can simply plug a USB tree-buttons mouse on the Mac and you'll be fine. Works like a charm.
Oh, I realize that. But in portable use, where you're using the built-in touchpad, you're stuck with only one button. IBM is to be commended for putting three-button mice on their laptops. It makes using them with X Windows much easier.
Not to mention that it's really nice that in the newer models, both the lid closure and the power cord have magnets instead of mechanical locks. You close the lid and it just snaps closed. To open, there are no buttons attached to hooks to keep it closed.
This is a really clever design feature, I agree. I also like the little flip-out hooks for winding up the AC adapter low voltage cord, although they forgot to provide any for the 120 volt cord.
Not to mention that the MacBooks are also slim and light. AND theirCD/DVD drives are not of the shelfe type. You just stick the media in itand it pulls it in. Just like an in-car CD player. Cool.
This seems like a great idea until you need to read one of those three-inch mini-CDs. ;)