Buying Advice... First Computer, First Apple
Hi guys. I wanted to buy my first computer, and I have a pretty small budget. I was leaning towards an iBook, does anyone know if there are any known faults/must have accerories for it?
Or does anyone know if i should go for something else?
Btw gaming isn't a problem, i own a console, which keeps me happy.
Or does anyone know if i should go for something else?
Btw gaming isn't a problem, i own a console, which keeps me happy.
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If you need monitor spanning, builtin airport/bluetooth, dvd-r, etc etc then you could go for the 12inch powerbook.
Whatever you get, get as much ram as ou can afford. I currently have a 12inch powerbook with stock 256MB of ram and I'm a poweruser and I want to throw this laptop out the window sometimes....
If you don't need something portable, you could even go with the eMac and safe more money. They're fairly similar in performance.
Depending on the holiday paycheque I might exchange the 256 for a 512, if I do, I'll let you know how it goes.
Must have accessories? Airport card/basestation, a nice notebook bag (I purchased the Targus backpack bag) and an external mouse (the little microsoft one is great, they've got a wireless option now that runs on a triple A and the dongle snaps into the bottom of the mouse)
Also, don't use your notebook to roll the jointskis.
They sell a kit to heal the scratches on the iBook and it is quite effective. Being a less expensive option goes a long way.
Zo: You really should get more ram. Even just an extra 256 stick would make a world of difference.
I have a iBook as well, but I would recommend you to buy another 512MB RAM stick for a total of 640.
Then some of the "must haves"
1) http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html
This little mod allows you to use the VGA out just like a PB
2) Did I mention RAM?
3) Airport. Posting from a Sofa is very cool, and running around searching for WLANs is cool, either
4) A 3 Button mouse (I bought a Logitech, since it was white, too ) - don´t forget the scroll wheel
Originally posted by Denmaru
True...
I have a iBook as well, but I would recommend you to buy another 512MB RAM stick for a total of 640.
Then some of the "must haves"
1) http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html
This little mod allows you to use the VGA out just like a PB
2) Did I mention RAM?
3) Airport. Posting from a Sofa is very cool, and running around searching for WLANs is cool, either
4) A 3 Button mouse (I bought a Logitech, since it was white, too ) - don´t forget the scroll wheel
....and purple drapes, don't forget about the purple drapes. Nothing looks better then a white iBook against the dreary pleasure of purple drapes. ?Sorry, got caught up in the moment?
Originally posted by Denmaru
True...
I have a iBook as well, but I would recommend you to buy another 512MB RAM stick for a total of 640.
There's no way to get 640 on the current iBooks. They come with 256 built-in, and one expansion slot. You either can get 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB additional... so either 384, 512, 768, or 1.25 GB total is possible.
The iBooks come with an Airport Extreme card (802.11g) built-in now. Pick up an inexpensive 802.11g router from Belkin, Linksys or D-Link for around $50 and enjoy the wireless bliss...
Originally posted by MCQ
There's no way to get 640 on the current iBooks. They come with 256 built-in, and one expansion slot. You either can get 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB additional... so either 384, 512, 768, or 1.25 GB total is possible.
They come with two slots both filled (128 cards). I know from experience.
P.S. I read somewhere the max they can handle is 640.
Originally posted by Myst
They come with two slots both filled (128 cards). I know from experience.
P.S. I read somewhere the max they can handle is 640.
Check again:
www.apple.com/ibook/specs.html
256MB of PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM (256MB built-in and one available SO-DIMM slot) with support for up to 1.25GB
Older models did only have 128, and could have a max of 640.
BTW, go to ramseeker.com to help you find the best memory pricing. Don't buy memory from Apple. Too expensive. I have always had great luck with memorytogo.com.
Good luck.