It's not illegal to look at the displays on your dashboard while driving either. The difference is that the content on your TV has nothing to do with the task of driving, and typically requires your continuous attention. Satnavs provide reference information to help you drive (ignoring the video playback functions, that is). Legally you shouldn't look at them either - have you ever read the disclaimers for your satnav device?
As for smaller screens, about a month ago Sony launched 4.3" models (NV-U53 and 73T) in Europe that are basically a scaled-down alternative to the 4.8" models (NV-U83 and 93T), should you prefer the smaller screen. Remember, though, that smaller screens typically mean smaller text, and when you're trying to read something whilst driving, bigger is better.
Mike: "If it's a consumer app, why does it require a G5?"
smilespray: "Because a G4 doesn't have the horsepower required to play high definition video."
Not true. iMovie HD 6 works with HD, and Apple states its requirements as: "High-definition video (HDV) requires 1GHz G4 or faster and a minimum of 512MB of RAM"
Besides all the other obvious/good suggestions already noted, I would add:
- Syncing over Wi-Fi - Support for Apple Radio Remote (I can't use the iPod without it - same for iPhone) - iPhone nano (a slightly smaller version), but _not_ an iPhone shuffle (no keyboard, no touchscreen, calls people in your Contacts at random)
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I love my little computing companion but I often find myself missing a full sized keyboard. I have been looking at several of these portable and flexible keyboards, but I can't seem to make up my mind about which I should buy. I don't want the keyboard to be overly expensive, but I want it to be good quality. Also, how difficult is it to type on these keyboards? Thanks!"
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It's not illegal to look at the displays on your dashboard while driving either. The difference is that the content on your TV has nothing to do with the task of driving, and typically requires your continuous attention. Satnavs provide reference information to help you drive (ignoring the video playback functions, that is). Legally you shouldn't look at them either - have you ever read the disclaimers for your satnav device?
As for smaller screens, about a month ago Sony launched 4.3" models (NV-U53 and 73T) in Europe that are basically a scaled-down alternative to the 4.8" models (NV-U83 and 93T), should you prefer the smaller screen. Remember, though, that smaller screens typically mean smaller text, and when you're trying to read something whilst driving, bigger is better.