On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 23:35:53 +0000, steve parker <steveparker@...> wrote: > Obviously it is "at your own risk" but I used this hack the whole time I had > an ibook without any problems. > Resolutions etc were all selectable independently from the monitors control > panel and it worked exactly like my powerbook does now. > This was a g3 not a g4 though. I have used the screen spanning script with no problems on an iBook G4 1Ghz machine. It does "disappear" every time I do an OS upgrade, not surprisingly, but it's a simple matter to reinstall it. Haven't heard of any problems with iBooks being damaged (but I'd be interested to know!) YMMV with the new G4 so I'd check for reports (there is a forum on the download site if I recall correctly). I use Logic 6.3.1, do mostly virtual instruments, and depending on the instruments, I don't always have to freeze. I can happily get with ESXP24 half a dozen tracks - probably more - and still run effects (compressors, individual reverbs, even a Reaktor granular resynthesis effect). Running true soft synths is a different story - maybe only 3 or 4 of those before things start to bog down, depending on the synths. Have considered getting a 1.3Ghz iBook and passing this one on to my wife, but it's working so well for what I need to do at the moment, that I don't feel the need to upgrade. In the end it really depends on your context. If you are working professionally, then people are right to say that it's probably not worth scrimping a few 100 if it means risking running unsupported hacks. But, if Logic is more of a hobby activity and you're on a budget, then the iBook may well be an excellent choice. What I saved on not getting a 15" powerbook allowed me to get a good external firewire drive, pro-quality AKG cans, and an NT3 microphone. It's all a matter of balance. Re screen size, keyboard etc. I would strongly recommend some serious in-store evaluation - you've got to be comfortable with the machine.... good luck! Mark