Actually, I’m not. I just want one.

It has become more and more acceptable for Java developers to carry Macintosh laptops. I haven’t counted, but I’m pretty sure then now outnumber the Windows laptops at the typical DJUG meeting. With the advent of OS X, it’s a thing a geek can feel good about. And with the reduced need for Windows compatibility that typically characterizes Java developers, the barriers to adoption become very small indeed. Besides the extra cash required to have one.

In a company-wide meeting last week (that’s five people, all told), I allowed as how I wouldn’t mind having a Powerbook. I mean, please. Look at it! And it’s BSD Unix now! This announcement went over about like I had said that I had recently begun feeling physically attracted to other men.

But to those who cannot accept me for who I am, harken to InfoWorld CTO Chad Dickerson (blog). Chad also has decided that he likes Macs better, and can accomplish all of his day-to-day tasks on the machine just fine.

This hardly constitutes a thorough review or analysis, but it’s enough to keep me thinking. That case is titanium. It’s just one inch thick. The apple on the back of the display? Yeah, it lights up when the display is on.

<covet>I probably need one.</covet>

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• Posted by Tim on Sunday, September 7, 2003 at 9:49:54 pm PDT
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