Trying To Decide
I'm in the middle of deciding which Powerbook to buy. (I don't want an iBook). I really like the new 12" Powerbook, which I checked out today while in CompUSA.
But while at CompUSA, I also checked out the 15.2" Powerbook on display. That thing has a really nice screen. Sadly, I can't afford this Powerbook, so I went out on the Internet, looking for bargins.
In my search, I have found a retailer selling the discontinued (but still brand-new) 667Mhz 15.2" Powerbook for $1899.00. Aside from the bigger screen, this Powerbook has the 32MB Radeon graphics chipset, 1MB L3 cache, Combo drive and 30GB hard disk drive.
So after all this, I basically want to know you all think about this. Is the 667Mhz Powerbook a good deal or do you think it would be wiser to go with the 12"? I know that the 12" would be faster but damn I really like the 15.2" screen.
Thanks.
But while at CompUSA, I also checked out the 15.2" Powerbook on display. That thing has a really nice screen. Sadly, I can't afford this Powerbook, so I went out on the Internet, looking for bargins.
In my search, I have found a retailer selling the discontinued (but still brand-new) 667Mhz 15.2" Powerbook for $1899.00. Aside from the bigger screen, this Powerbook has the 32MB Radeon graphics chipset, 1MB L3 cache, Combo drive and 30GB hard disk drive.
So after all this, I basically want to know you all think about this. Is the 667Mhz Powerbook a good deal or do you think it would be wiser to go with the 12"? I know that the 12" would be faster but damn I really like the 15.2" screen.
Thanks.
Comments
Edit: DOH! Forgot that the 12" can't connect to Apple Displays.
[ 01-30-2003: Message edited by: wolfeye155 ]</p>
<strong>The only reason why I'd get the Ti is if you want the bigger screen. Otherwise go for the better looking, more portable 12" PB.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'll be truthful, the screen is what's making this hard. It's just so awesome.
Thanks.
yeah, but I think buying any Apple product without those items would not be a wise decision and that is why apple is in a bad place now to get rid of its inventory so they can upgrade their other models...as all will soon be getting this technology! <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" /> <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" /> <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" /> <img src="graemlins/cancer.gif" border="0" alt="[cancer]" />
[ 01-30-2003: Message edited by: Nebagakid ]</p>
Except, I settled down happily with a mint-conditioned (with warranty til Sept2003) 800mhz-G4Ti. Hard to pass-up a $1500US deal/steal (the 800-model comes with 512ram, 4-gig drive, and airport card standar)!!! The girl I bought it from was a moron. She bought it, didnt like the design, and bought the ibook800 12" instead. I wouldve had to pay much more to get the new 12" nicely configered with pretty much the same performance.
The screen is SPECTACULAR!. Just do it. Using the same arguments as buying "old tech vs. new-tech" and the 12" inches is fine hooked up to an external spanning-monitor- I had to do some major thinking.
Dont be decieved. Yesterday, I actually tried spanning the Ti with an external 20"-crt monitor. Yea it was cool...until I started working on a big file in photoshop. The normally zippy G4, was being bogged down by the 2nd monitor. I dont recommend getting the 12" if your plans are to attach it to a second monitor.
You will definately not be disappointed in a DVI-TiG4.(667-DVI and up)
good hunting.
I also wanted to mention that those of you considering the 12" Powerbook should like the keyboard on that unit. The keys have a nice amount of travel and it feels very solid, unlike the iBook which feels spongie.
I may just wait and see if the 15" are updated with match the new 12" and 17" Powerbooks.
Thanks again.