Hello all;

Just joined and am seriously considering a laptop computer to replace my G3 tower, which replaced my iMac blue, which replaced my PC (thank God!).

Here's my situation: I like the portablilty of the laptop, and the versitility that brings. I'm using the computer for basic word processing, I already know I need Office for Mac to make transfering files easier for my colleagues. I'm a new music teacher, so being able to do rudimentary CD editing of recorded student performances as well as DVD editing is a plus, but not vital. Also, being a musician, my music catalogue is extensive, and I've got the 20GB iPod for that. I'll also be using notation software like Sibelius for my students.

I'm pretty sure that I want the wireless stuff, probably with an AirPort so the wife and I can be connected at the same time. We'll be using the same printer and things like that, so compatability is the most important thing I'll be needing.

I should be able to get student and educator discounts. What else should I need? I've no idea about which laptop to get, which drives to get, what size memory I'll be needing, that kind of stuff. I'd like to have most of my needs met and not need to upgrade for a while.

Can you help me?

Joe Miller