Generally, 1024 x 768 works well for me. I currently have a G3 14" Powerbook and this is the setting I use. I think maybe for me anything more would make the stuff to small for me to see. Is the 12" screen a big enough surface to work for on a regular basis, IYO? Yes, I could hook it up to a external display.

How is the quality of the screen? Like I said, past reviews don't do it justice. It appears thst the newest models have a better screen as well as other features past models don't have. But, I don't know that for sure. Again, I'm new to the Mac's so my knowledge is very limited.

Is the 12" too small IYO in general to work with on a regular basis?

Thanks,