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ibook vs powerbook

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dpopiz

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there seems to be a lot more buzz about ibooks.

why would I want to pay a few hundred $$ more for a powerbook?
 
the difference? very very little

recently the ibook line has been catching up to the powerbooks because of the wall apple has hit with its mobile parts...

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edit: for the money you get a better gpu, firewire, second monitor support & some other stuff...
 
Performance wise not a whole lot but the Powerbook series are built like tanks, have more ports and simply look more elegant although the iBooks are very nice looking themselves, much better looking than any PC notebook. Either way you can't go wrong as you're getting something that runs MacOS and not Windoze.
 
Originally posted by: deathkoba
Performance wise is a whole lot on the IBM T series and are built like tanks, have more ports and simply look more elegant although the iBooks are very very crappy themselves, much better looking than any compaq notebook.
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Ah, I love fixing posts. GRAMMAR! 😉
 
Originally posted by: goku2100
Originally posted by: deathkoba
Performance wise is a whole lot on the IBM T series and are built like tanks, have more ports and simply look more elegant although the iBooks are very very crappy themselves, much better looking than any compaq notebook.
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Ah, I love fixing posts. GRAMMAR! 😉
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..I agree but it looks like you've simply made it worse..
 
Look at the hardware specs between two comparable models (12" iBook and 12" PowerBook). When I bought mine, I chose it over the similar iBook because:

1. More HD space
2. Faster processor
3. More VRAM
4. Audio/Line In
5. Built-in bluetooth

et cedera, et cedera. Nowadays, I'm sure these differences mean little to most people, but I needed the extra VRAM when I bought it, so I'm glad I did. I like the Aluminum casing much more over the white iBook (looks more professional, in my opinion). Aestethics are far from the reason why I decided PB over iBook, though. Just depends what you need.

I bought mine about a year ago, though. I recommend AppleCare or Safeware insurance as well.
 
Originally posted by: deathkoba
Performance wise not a whole lot but the Powerbook series are built like tanks, have more ports and simply look more elegant although the iBooks are very nice looking themselves, much better looking than any PC notebook. Either way you can't go wrong as you're getting something that runs MacOS and not Windoze.
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Agreed. The iBooks just got an update which puts them close to the powerbook.
I bought a powerbook about 2 months ago and have NO regrets. Check www.macrumors.com ; they seem to think the powerbooks will get a boost in september maybe after a conference. But dont trust rumors.




 
Originally posted by: BrianH1
Originally posted by: deathkoba
Performance wise not a whole lot but the Powerbook series are built like tanks, have more ports and simply look more elegant although the iBooks are very nice looking themselves, much better looking than any PC notebook. Either way you can't go wrong as you're getting something that runs MacOS and not Windoze.
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Agreed. The iBooks just got an update which puts them close to the powerbook.
I bought a powerbook about 2 months ago and have NO regrets. Check www.macrumors.com ; they seem to think the powerbooks will get a boost in september maybe after a conference. But dont trust rumors.
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its still a general rule to wait until after a mac world to make a purchase. mac world paris is next week i think...
 
Originally posted by: Wahsapa
Originally posted by: BrianH1
Originally posted by: deathkoba
Performance wise not a whole lot but the Powerbook series are built like tanks, have more ports and simply look more elegant although the iBooks are very nice looking themselves, much better looking than any PC notebook. Either way you can't go wrong as you're getting something that runs MacOS and not Windoze.
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Agreed. The iBooks just got an update which puts them close to the powerbook.
I bought a powerbook about 2 months ago and have NO regrets. Check www.macrumors.com ; they seem to think the powerbooks will get a boost in september maybe after a conference. But dont trust rumors.
The expo in Paris is on September 20-24.
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its still a general rule to wait until after a mac world to make a purchase. mac world paris is next week i think...
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Originally posted by: thomsbrain
the ibook is very slow. the powerbook is slow. the ibook is expensive. the powerbook is very expensive.
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Well you are obviously just a mac hatter because I have a Powerbook, love it, and it is plenty fast.
 
I hate Mac's, and have always had PC's.....but my laptop is a Powerbook and for my usage it is the best fastest most efficient thing out there


so many misinformed posts by Mac haters here..."omg its so slow" BS
 
Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
I hate Mac's, and have always had PC's.....but my laptop is a Powerbook and for my usage it is the best fastest most efficient thing out there


so many misinformed posts by Mac haters here..."omg its so slow" BS
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Why do you hate mac's if it works perfectly for you?
 
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