Refurbished PowerBook or new iBook... help me decide
I'm trying to make up my mind between the following:
Refurbished 15" P4 PowerBook 867MHz
256MB RAM
40GB
Combo Drive
Titanium
$1499
OR
Brand new 12" P4 iBook 800MHz
256MB RAM
30GB
Combo Drive
$989
My questions are: Would the speed increase from 800 to 867MHz be noticeable? Is the 867MHz PowerBook the previous design or is it just an earlier version of the current model (It looks like Apple only sells the new ones at 1GHz)?Are there extra features on the PowerBook that would add value besides the processor speed and screen size? And finally, is it worth $500 more for a refurbished PowerBook vs. a brand new iBook?
Thanks!
Refurbished 15" P4 PowerBook 867MHz
256MB RAM
40GB
Combo Drive
Titanium
$1499
OR
Brand new 12" P4 iBook 800MHz
256MB RAM
30GB
Combo Drive
$989
My questions are: Would the speed increase from 800 to 867MHz be noticeable? Is the 867MHz PowerBook the previous design or is it just an earlier version of the current model (It looks like Apple only sells the new ones at 1GHz)?Are there extra features on the PowerBook that would add value besides the processor speed and screen size? And finally, is it worth $500 more for a refurbished PowerBook vs. a brand new iBook?
Thanks!
Comments
It also has a PC card slot the iBook doesn't have.
The iBook has much better Airport reception than the TiBook
What will you be using it for primarily? Where?
for example:
if PhotoShop or something with tons of palettes, extra screen real estate of the PB is a major bonus.
if mostly web surfing and wireless portability, the Airport range bonus of the iBook might win out.
presumably the refurb Ti can get the same Applecare extended warranty as the new iBook,
hmmmm... tough choice.
I have network ports throughout the house, so the wireless isn't really a big factor for me.
After Zodiac's comment I'm leaning towards the 1GHz 14" iBook.. Amazon has it for $1400 after rebate. Any thoughts on this model?
+Plus I will have to buy an airport extreme card for whichever one I decide on.
Quite frankly, iBooks suck. Even the G4s are just okay.