12" or 14" ibook???

Besides the obvious size and superdrive difference, is there any preference between the 12" and 14"? I have read that the 12" screen is sharper and is better overall. What do the real Mac users think?? Thanks for your input.

Working as a graphic designer, I've got several Macs I have the fortune to work on. My primary system is the latest 17" PowerBook which I hook up to a 23" Cinema display. The setup offers a lot to work with and the PowerBook makes a great desktop substitue on the go. If you are looking for the best portability + screen real estate, this system setup can't be beat.
However, I recently did a freelance job for a friend who was moving on to a G5 and selling his new 12" iBook. I decided to do a trade in service for the iBook and I can say I find myself on the 12" iBook more often than I thought. It is extremely portable and I find myself using it in places where I would never take the PowerBook.
I recently helped my sister upgrade from her old graphite iBook G3 to a new 14" iBook. Both iBooks are great, but in my opinion the 12" does appear crisper and more compact. I would say if you want extreme durability and portability, the 12" is the way to go. I don't feel like I need to baby it so much like I do the PowerBook. The 12" just "feels right" for the average user (word processing, iTunes, e-mail, iPhoto, light Photoshop, etc.)
If you, however, need built-in DVD burning capabilities (like she did) the 14" iBook is a great choice. The caveat though, is it only offers single layer burning. If you want dual layer burning capabilities, you'll need to upgrade to a 15" or 17" PowerBook, or invest in an external burner.
If my DVD authoring needs were light, I'd probably go with the 12" iBook + external dual layer burner. Or, wait until after January's MacWorld (if you can wait) to see what Apple may potentially offer then.

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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh1845.html
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