Help me to Choose between 70 and 43...

[ted_chou12]

Hi, sorry for such an eye catching subject, but I am really in a dilemma here. I can't decide between the 43 and 70 (I know the two are significantly different in size). But the point is, their prices are so similar, I can get a 16g 43 with 190, but a 8g 70 with 199. The 43 is resistance screen, but the 70 is capacitive. BUT, the important thing is they need to fit in my pocket, I don't want to carry it by hand everywhere, as they will probably be lost very quickly (my forgetfulness). May be some of you can help me with this by doing an experiment? Has anyone tried to fit the 7 inch in your pocket? Is it practically possible?
Thanks,
Ted

[TinyJWR]

When I wear shorts or trousers with cargo pockets, the A70 sticks out about 2 inches. I've put it in both side and back pockets, but I don't recommend doing that.

What I usually do is carry my machine in a netbook bag that has a shoulder strap. That gives me some extra space to put incidentals like power cords, flash drives, magazines, pills, etc.

I've found that life is so much easier since I started carrying a "purse".

[ted_chou12]

thanks!

[jfmcbrayer]

I pretty much agree with TinyJWR. I will put my 70 in a front trouser pocket occasionally for a short time (one corner sticks out), but carrying it there routinely would not be practical. It fits very nicely in the inner pocket of a sport coat, but it's really best in a "European carry-all".

[ted_chou12]

Thanks!

[frank]

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