PowerBook - Confused about which to buy and when...

jimz · jimz #1 (**permalink**)

03-28-2006, 01:06 AM

Hi,

I'm going overseas in Nov 06' to get some work as a web developer/designer, I don't need a computer to play games, just work, but I want it to go fast!!!.

I would like to get the 12" Powerbook G4, but it is a few hundred dollars out of my price range just now...

Will the price drop much by November? Would it replace the Ibook for example or am I dreaming?

Should I wait longer? I guess the longest I could wait would be Jan/Feb next year.

If I can't afford it I'll just get the best mac mini I can buy but portability would be great.

Anyway, your opinions will be greatly valued!
Thanks,
Jim.

digital john · digital john #2 (**permalink**)

03-28-2006, 02:15 AM

Well if I were you I would wait since the new iBooks(macbook) are going to be released in the near future...They will be much faster then the powerbooks and be much cheaper(supposed to be in the same price range as the iBook)...

People will probably say to you "dude just buy it who knows when the new ibook will come out..." Just think about this and decide what you think is the best idea. Apple has said that all of their computers will be running intel chips be the end of '06. The iBook was a huge huge seller for apple since it was a good price, and now people are wary about buying iBook G4s because they know the intel models are supposed to be out soon and supposed to be much faster. Do you think apple is going to wait almost a year to release one of their best sellers?

inflexion · inflexion #3 (**permalink**)

03-28-2006, 03:21 AM

The price of the PowerBook wont drop unless apple replaces or stops making it. As you have said that you can wait untill Jan/Feb next year wait untill then and save up more money as
1) You will more choice money wise
2) Newer model will have been released by then
3) Alot more of the software will be native on an intel

rman · rman #4 (**permalink**)

03-28-2006, 11:34 AM

My then the time frame given. The MacBook (iBook) will be out. Also I believe that since the MacBook Pro is not out, the PowerBook will be out of stock.

The MacBook, I believe will be out before the fall school semester starts.

digital john · digital john #5 (**permalink**)

03-28-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rman

My then the time frame given. The MacBook (iBook) will be out. Also I believe that since the MacBook Pro is not out, the PowerBook will be out of stock.

The MacBook, I believe will be out before the fall school semester starts.

MacBook Pro not out? What do you mean?

I agree with your statement about the MacBook

jimz · jimz #6 (**permalink**)

03-29-2006, 06:08 AM

I guess I'll wait for the intel version of the Ibook(Macbook)...

Does anyone have any relevant articles on this computer or is it all heresay at the moment?

Thanks again.

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jimz #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	03-28-2006, 01:06 AM Hi, I'm going overseas in Nov 06' to get some work as a web developer/designer, I don't need a computer to play games, just work, but I want it to go fast!!!. I would like to get the 12" Powerbook G4, but it is a few hundred dollars out of my price range just now... Will the price drop much by November? Would it replace the Ibook for example or am I dreaming? Should I wait longer? I guess the longest I could wait would be Jan/Feb next year. If I can't afford it I'll just get the best mac mini I can buy but portability would be great. Anyway, your opinions will be greatly valued! Thanks, Jim.
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digital john #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 21, 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 284 Mac Specs: 20" iMac G5, 4G 40gb, G4 iBook	03-28-2006, 02:15 AM Well if I were you I would wait since the new iBooks(macbook) are going to be released in the near future...They will be much faster then the powerbooks and be much cheaper(supposed to be in the same price range as the iBook)... People will probably say to you "dude just buy it who knows when the new ibook will come out..." Just think about this and decide what you think is the best idea. Apple has said that all of their computers will be running intel chips be the end of '06. The iBook was a huge huge seller for apple since it was a good price, and now people are wary about buying iBook G4s because they know the intel models are supposed to be out soon and supposed to be much faster. Do you think apple is going to wait almost a year to release one of their best sellers?
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Guest Posts: n/a	03-29-2006, 06:08 AM I guess I'll wait for the intel version of the Ibook(Macbook)... Does anyone have any relevant articles on this computer or is it all heresay at the moment? Thanks again.
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