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08-19-2008, 09:16 PM #1
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I need some advice. Powerbook, Ibook or neither.
First off, thanks if you are reading this.
I am a mac user of about 1 year. I have a Macbook Pro as my computer at work. I was thinking about trading a guitar I have for an apple computer for my personal use. I have been offered 2 and am trying to decide which one, if either, would be suitable. My guitar has a value of $400-500.
Here is what I was offered:
Powerbook G4 Titanium, 15.4" LCD, 867mhz CPU, 30 GB HDD, CD-RW/DVD combo drive, 1GB RAM, Airport Card, OS X 10.3.9, Cosmetically 7 out of 10
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iBook G3, 14", 800mhz CPU, 30 GB HDD, 640 MB RAM, Airport Card, OS X 10.2.8, CD-RW/DVD combo drive, Cosmetically 9 out of 10.
Is either of these machines worth $400-500? If so, would it be better to take a PB in worse shape or an almost perfect iBook that is a little slower.
Thanks,
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08-19-2008, 10:21 PM #2
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It all depends on your priorities.
What are you going to use it for? Thats the main determining factor right there. When my first MBP got its first dent, i had a heart attack. Then everything after that was "*sigh* whatever".
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08-19-2008, 10:35 PM #3
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I was hoping to use it for garageband loops to run in the background for my band. Also, internet, iphoto, and a little photoshop.
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08-20-2008, 04:41 PM #4
Neither one of those machines is worth $400 to $500.
They are more in the $250 to $350 range.__________________________________________________
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08-20-2008, 05:57 PM #5
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08-20-2008, 11:53 PM #6
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Instead of trading your guitar maybe you could sell it for $500 and use that money to purchase a powerbook G4 Alum. You should find something in your price range on ebay. There are a few stores that you could look into, one is a ebay store (ebaystore I3-llc) I think and they were very good to me I think the real name of the store was I3 electronics or someting. Another that I found was compuvest.com they seem to be pretty good as well. And I do know that both of those places offer an extended warranty (up to 2 years) if you choose to purchase it. I think for what you are doing a G4 1.25Ghz-1.67ghz would be alot better. Good luck
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08-21-2008, 12:42 AM #7
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