iMac or PowerBook!? Someone please help me decide
Hey...I am still in high school and have fallen in lvoe with macs even though i currently do not have one. I am trying to decide whether or not to get a Powerbook or an iMAC. I want this to last me awhile. Since I have never had a Mac before Im not sure I know everything about them, but I do know alot. Will someone tell me what they think I should get based on my age and grade level. I will be using it mainly for essays, internet, and chatting. What should I get!!SOMEONE HELP
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My $.02
Based on what you've said, I'd recommend an iBook G4. It'll do all that you want to do, and be pretty *snappy* about it.
If you DO get a laptop, the next thing you should buy is a cable lock so your "friends" don't pick it up and take it forever.
Ps. In the future, purchasing advice goes in General Discussion
And welcome to AI, I hope your stay is enjoyable.
upon entering college use your EDU discount to get a nice shiny G5 powerbook, because I'm sure they will be released in time as long as you are not a senior...
as a bonus you can use the eMac as a base station to go wireless when you get your lappy
Get an iBook G4 and be happy with it. If you have a big desire to spend more money, use it to get an Airport Extreme Base Station and other accessories.
Originally posted by mooger
Hey...I am still in high school and have fallen in lvoe with macs even though i currently do not have one. I am trying to decide whether or not to get a Powerbook or an iMAC. I want this to last me awhile. Since I have never had a Mac before Im not sure I know everything about them, but I do know alot. Will someone tell me what they think I should get based on my age and grade level. I will be using it mainly for essays, internet, and chatting. What should I get!!SOMEONE HELP
go with a tibook i got 1 and its great... i love it... if you do you can take it to the school library or over a friends house for a project...or ANYWHERE
For you and your situation, I'd totally recommend the iBook G4. For what you mention doing, the PowerBook is probably just money spent needlessly.
My best friend has the 14" iBook G4 and she's in school now and travels a bit also and she surfs, writes, uses iChat, iTunes and iPhotos, e-mails, etc. and absolutely loves it.
Use your student status to get one for $1399, max out the RAM to 640 (as my friend did), install an AirPort Extreme card, get a little carrying case and maybe a mouse and you're set.
1GHz G4, 60GB hard drive, 32MB graphics, cool slot-loading Combo Drive, FireWire, Ethernet, good battery life, etc.
To me, a no brainer.
Originally posted by pscates
1GHz G4, 60GB hard drive, 32MB graphics, cool slot-loading Combo Drive, FireWire, Ethernet, good battery life, etc.
To me, a no brainer.
Well, I'd have to go with the 12" powerbook if I were going to spend $1399. Chicks dig it more. And as a freshman in college, what else is more important?
Originally posted by mooger
Hey...I am still in high school and have fallen in lvoe with macs even though i currently do not have one. I am trying to decide whether or not to get a Powerbook or an iMAC. I want this to last me awhile. Since I have never had a Mac before Im not sure I know everything about them, but I do know alot. Will someone tell me what they think I should get based on my age and grade level. I will be using it mainly for essays, internet, and chatting. What should I get!!SOMEONE HELP
how far along in HS are you? If you still have a couple years, i'd go with the iMac, otherwise pickup the 12" ibook G4 as others have suggested (be sure you get the education discount)
Originally posted by torifile
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Seriously though, with Apple's portable line, the only mistake you could make is to NOT get one.
Reminds me of one of my favourite Simpson's quotes...
Homer to Marge - after she questions him about being able to afford a pony for Lisa:
"Marge, at today's petrol prices, we can't afford not to own a pony."