ibook or Powerbook?
Hello everyone,
I am currently in the market for a new laptop....my Dell is having some major hardware issues. I do know that I want an APPLE I'm just not entirely sure which one is right for me. I am a college student, Sociology is my major so I don't feel that I will be needing any type of "hi-tech" graphic programs. But in all reality I know nothing about what I need..... I would just like to know what you all think of the ibook. This is what I can truly afford, I really don't know a whole lot about computers in general.... ]
thank for your help- I know this is probably something that comes up fairly often but any help would be great
I am currently in the market for a new laptop....my Dell is having some major hardware issues. I do know that I want an APPLE I'm just not entirely sure which one is right for me. I am a college student, Sociology is my major so I don't feel that I will be needing any type of "hi-tech" graphic programs. But in all reality I know nothing about what I need..... I would just like to know what you all think of the ibook. This is what I can truly afford, I really don't know a whole lot about computers in general.... ]
thank for your help- I know this is probably something that comes up fairly often but any help would be great
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The iBook is alright. Supposedly there's a revision coming up soon, which means upgraded models for the same price, and today's models for less price. Same goes for the powerbook.
The iBook 12" seems like a helluva better deal than the powerbook 12". There's really no reason to get the iBook 14. you lose some of the convenient sizing, and gain nothing as far as actual screen display size.
Make sure to get the edu discount. It helps a little.
The iBook is REALLY nice. The battery lasts about 4 times as long as my powerbook and the screen is brighter. Plus it comes with built-in airport express and CD-RW.
Check the Apple site for REFURBISHED units. They come with a full one year warranty but are a few hundred dollars cheaper. So far I've purchased two refurbished computers from Apple and they have both been as good as new.
Suggestion: the best thing you can do when you order your computer is to get at least 512 MB of memory...shouldn't cost you that much to kick it up from the standard 256MB configuration.
The iBook is a nice durable unit -- I think you'll like it.
thanks again
... but I think it was a good one. I had a 15" PB for half a year (my first Mac) and switched it for a 12" iBook (HD/BT customized to better match the PB) just a while ago. I don't really notice any difference, apart from having a new warranty and 700 euros cash left over.
puguy- i did get the upgrade to 512MB.
thanks Gene Clean, i'm so exited about it!!
what do you all think of APPLE shipping? someone else told me that they were super fast about shipping, do you think they will be even though i'm having a few upgrades put in?
thanks again,
~lulu~