The Lee Equation
My friend Nathan Lee was contemplating the MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air decision that so many of us are facing. He came up with a handy equation that solves the issue perfectly. I'm proud to introduce the world to the Lee Equation:
Z = D - L
D is the number of days in a month your MacBook would be on a desk.
L is the number of days in a month your MacBook will be on your lap.
If Z is a positive number, get the Pro
If Z is a negative number, get the Air.
Labels: apple, brilliance, macbook air, macbook pro
This entry was posted by Mike McHargue, on
3.26.2008.
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1:58 PM
This is so smart as to make my brain ache with the simplicity.
3:29 PM
Does an airplane tray count as a desk or laptop? This equation overly simplifies it. There's no consideration for the frequency of travel, the need for optical media reading/writing, the need for dedicated graphics, or the need for more RAM. Even if you always use it on a desk, you have to consider how it got there and how often it travels to/from the desk. Even if you don't need 3D graphics, be aware that many 2D graphics programs now take advantage of dedicated graphics (core image processing).
3:31 PM
the last anonymous is a wanker.