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While I can't comment on the 17", I fly with the exact same backpack and my non-unibody 15" MBP sitting under my D300 and 5 lenses with no problems - the CompuTrekkers are awesome!
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Yeah, but it does make movies super-yummy!
As for good colour reproduction, while LED vs CCFL is a factor, I think the more important factor is the LCD technology used. AFAIK there are three current techs - TN, MVA (or PVA), and IPS (and it's variants). In short, TN is the cheapest panel - has the fast response times gamers want but so-so colour and viewing angle; MVA/PVA is a bit slower in response time but has vibrant colour and decent angles; IPS is the photographers delight - amazing colour and a wide gamut, excellent viewing angles but most expensive of the three. IIRC all current Apple LCDs are IPS or a variant, which is one reason why they're pricey.
A great bargain if you can find it is the Dell 2005FPW - it's an IPS display that sold for much less than the Apple ones. I have one and love it to bits for all my Lightroom work. Later 20" models from Dell are not IPS, IIRC.
TFT Central - LCD Monitor Information, Reviews, Guides and News is a great resource for these things.
Originally Posted by jude /img/forum/go_quote.gif Whereas I didn't hesitate to keep my Inspiron 9300 in my LowePro CompuTrekker Plus AW backpack, I am concerned about the idea of traveling with the MBP 17" in that bag, because when that pack is set down on its back, the weight of the camera gear in the main compartment is resting almost entirely on the closed laptop's lid. |
While I can't comment on the 17", I fly with the exact same backpack and my non-unibody 15" MBP sitting under my D300 and 5 lenses with no problems - the CompuTrekkers are awesome!
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Originally Posted by jude /img/forum/go_quote.gif I strongly suggest anyone considering a unibody MB or MBP visit an Apple Store location to see for yourself that the glass makes for a new caliber of glossy. |
Yeah, but it does make movies super-yummy!

As for good colour reproduction, while LED vs CCFL is a factor, I think the more important factor is the LCD technology used. AFAIK there are three current techs - TN, MVA (or PVA), and IPS (and it's variants). In short, TN is the cheapest panel - has the fast response times gamers want but so-so colour and viewing angle; MVA/PVA is a bit slower in response time but has vibrant colour and decent angles; IPS is the photographers delight - amazing colour and a wide gamut, excellent viewing angles but most expensive of the three. IIRC all current Apple LCDs are IPS or a variant, which is one reason why they're pricey.
A great bargain if you can find it is the Dell 2005FPW - it's an IPS display that sold for much less than the Apple ones. I have one and love it to bits for all my Lightroom work. Later 20" models from Dell are not IPS, IIRC.
TFT Central - LCD Monitor Information, Reviews, Guides and News is a great resource for these things.