Laptop Question

muchisgiven · January 21, 2006 6:41PM

I really want an intel ibook when apple decides to release them, but I need a laptop right now. Should I buy the new macbook pro, or a regular powerbook?

I was thinking about buying the macbook pro, because I know the resale value will still be pretty high, and I can use the cash from that to purchase one of the new ibooks.

What do you guys think?

gene clean · January 21, 2006 8:06PM

Buy a low-end iBook then sell it when it's time to upgrade. You'll spend a minimum amount of money now, giving yourself more time to prepare for The Big Plunge for Intel iBooks

muchisgiven · January 22, 2006 1:04AM

Okay that sounds good...I'm not fond of the Ibooks that they have now, because the screen resolution is so low.

But that is an option

hxc04 · January 22, 2006 2:39PM

I think you should stick w/the Powerbook because I am not sure about the Mactels yet.

muchisgiven · January 22, 2006 6:21PM

Yeah I am a bit reluctant about purchasing the mactels...By time they make the first revision I should have enough money to purchase one. I"m currently searching Macnn, and Mac-forums for used 15"Powerbooks. If you guys know of any other marketplaces please post them...

curiousuburb · January 22, 2006 7:26PM

Have you checked the Apple Online Store's Refurb page? They sometimes have great deals, all certified.

muchisgiven · January 22, 2006 7:28PM

Yeah I've been there...I think the cheapest powerbook is 1500.00

pbg4 dude · January 23, 2006 8:45AM

You could check www.powerbookcentral.com and click on the classifieds link. I used this site to sell my TiBook 500 a couple years ago, and have found a buyer for my 1.25GHz AlBook in the last week.

muchisgiven · January 23, 2006 4:04PM

Hey that's a great website...thanks a lot...

pbg4 dude · January 23, 2006 5:09PM

Glad I was able to help.

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