Re: new mac mini with fw800 ... hooo

[Rick Walker <looppool@cruzio.com>]

Bill wrote:
"you can get two Mac minis... and the cost is significantly less than a 
MB Pro.  Many people bring an extra guitar or bass or even a synth.  
Imagine having backup for something as critical to the show as your 
computer is!"

I see your logic, but this is only a solution for local gigging or 
gigging where you are driving.
Weight restrictions might prohibit this solution when flying (unless one 
just plays a single instrument).
For me,  I'm nickle and diming every single kilo when I have to fly.