Sad Powerbook Converter
I was a very excited pc converter hoping to get one of the new powerbooks that are out. However apple only gave me a credit limit of $2000. I just turned 18 so i dont really have any credit, and i really need a computer NOW for college.
I am beyond upset. i really wanted a superdrive, 100 HD, and 128 video memory but since i cant get it....
Should i just settle for ?
15.2-inch TFT Display
1280x854 resolution
1.5GHz PowerPC G4
512MB DDR333 SDRAM
80GB Hard Drive
ATI Mobility Radeon
9700 (64 MB DDR)
Backlit keyboard
Gigabit Ethernet
FireWire 400 & 800
Analog audio in/out
DVI & S-Video out
I am seriouly considering sticking with PC...atleast for the same price I know i could get everything i want. I'm torn! :-( someone please advise
I am beyond upset. i really wanted a superdrive, 100 HD, and 128 video memory but since i cant get it....
Should i just settle for ?
15.2-inch TFT Display
1280x854 resolution
1.5GHz PowerPC G4
512MB DDR333 SDRAM
80GB Hard Drive
ATI Mobility Radeon
9700 (64 MB DDR)
Backlit keyboard
Gigabit Ethernet
FireWire 400 & 800
Analog audio in/out
DVI & S-Video out
I am seriouly considering sticking with PC...atleast for the same price I know i could get everything i want. I'm torn! :-( someone please advise

Comments
I really don't think you'd be settling. I've got a 15" 1.25 GHz Powerbook and I've been real happy with it. Don't forget ... you get Mac OS X Panther, a rock-solid OS that's free from spyware, adware and virii. Plus, you'll get iLife 05. Also, you might consider an Apple Certified (refurbished)Powerbook. Have you looked at the iBooks? I prefer the Powerbooks myself, but lots of people are using iBooks, and are very happy with them. It's up to you, but I wouldn't sink 2 grand on a laptop running Windows. Hope this helps, best of luck to you.
Regards,
Marc
This 12" iBook would have gotten me through 5 years of engineering school (Civil). No doubt the power books are suited more for demanding users and probably more better if you are going to be giving presentations. I can't speak to presenting on the Apples as I don't do a lot of it now days.
I love the size of the 12" and if I were in school I would opt for the 12" or 15" power book. However, if my iBook had a Super Drive I would stick with my 12" iBook. Portability is key to me and I love the 12", absolutely perfect. No way I go any bigger than 15".
I have a Dell M60 for work, just about as loaded as you can get, and I can tell you there is no way I would spend that kind of cash on any PC as my personal computer. Get a 12" or 15" (if you really want that larger screen) and don't look at it as settling, look at it as getting the absolute best machine that is portable (my dell is not very portable).
Don't forget your student discount.
Eric
Originally posted by Londor
Regarding the Superdrive you can buy a Pioneer DVR-K04 (dual-layer burner) for $120 and installing it yourself or having it installed at an Apple Store or any other Mac Repair Centre.
Thanks for the heads up.
Eric
How hard of an install would it be?
http://macs.about.com/od/manuals/a/manuals_2.htm