Powerbook for photo storage?

Hi,

I am an avid photographer, and am looking for something to store my photos on while on long trips. I was originally looking at a photo storage unit such as those by epson, or something like an Archos or Creative machine to simply download the pics onto, when I realized for less price, I can buy a refurbished/used 12" powerbook. While the powerbook is larger, it comes with much greater functionality (ie. it's a computer, not just a media player).

I realize the 12" powerbook is old technology, but the form factor and price seem like a great idea.

Any thoughts?

 

It sounds like a great idea, not only do you get it in a nice looking package but you also get the increased functionality, as you mentioned yourself.

Now you can edit photos on the road as well

 

powerbooks and sony are great portable laptops.
With some Sony's running 1.2 dual core 10" screens

 

Yeah, but I think the idea here is that Guest wants to save some money, and buying a sony dual core would probably go pretty high in budget.

As for the 12" Powerbook if you can get it refurbished and its a G4, I think it'd be worth it, especially since you can run the adobe suite really well on it. I'm assuming since your a photographer you have experience with the program.

Thumbs up from me.

I looked on Apple for one to get the price on them, they didnt currently have one.

 

Actually I think you mean core solo

As for the original poster, a PBG4 12" sounds like a good deal for you. I've wanted one for some time myself Maybe I'll buy one some day... or I can hope for a MBPro 12"

 

Guest,

Your idea sound great, but do keep in mind that though the laptop you are looking for may cost the same as a good portable hard-drive; what these drives offer is a more robust drive in a more portable package. As a keen photographer myself, I find that there are times when I just can't lug a laptop with me, no matter how small and portable it may be; hence, the use of these "small" hard-drives come in pretty handy when I need to free up my camera's memroy cards.


Still, your idea is an excellent one - I guess I am just jealous that I spent all that money on a portable hard-drive when I could have "invested" the same amount into something more usefull!

 

Very good idea