07-11-2010, 10:05 PM
Most kids I know have 17" laptops (note that I did not say 'Books) and they take them all over.
For your "home stuff", the 17" should be *just* as portable as a 15".
If you have to carry it a lot, especially while out and about, size and weight might be a factor. But the 17" 'Books are a lot more portable than older versions. If bag size is a factor, you obviously don't need a 17" 'Book.
But if you want a 17, size and weight shouldn't be a real consideration.
Money might be.
For your "home stuff", the 17" should be *just* as portable as a 15".
If you have to carry it a lot, especially while out and about, size and weight might be a factor. But the 17" 'Books are a lot more portable than older versions. If bag size is a factor, you obviously don't need a 17" 'Book.
But if you want a 17, size and weight shouldn't be a real consideration.
Money might be.