Is it worth it?

01_SVT · 01_SVT #1 (**permalink**)

07-19-2006, 04:39 PM

hey guys,

I have an opportunity to purchase a titamium powerbook pro g4 laptop at a cheap price....should i go for it or save up for a mac mini.

I guess i'm just wondering if the g4 will be obsolete in the near future..

Rob · Rob #2 (**permalink**)

07-19-2006, 04:40 PM

Depends on how cheap.

But I would save up for the Mac Mini.

puaerotch · puaerotch #3 (**permalink**)

07-19-2006, 04:51 PM

one thing you should think about to help with your decision is if you need the portability. if you don't need the portability of a laptop and can wait, then saving for a mini may be the best choice. Another thing to consider is the laptop comes with a keyboard and monitor, obviously, whereas you would need to buy them along with the mini (unless of course you have a spare already)

01_SVT · 01_SVT #4 (**permalink**)

07-19-2006, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob

Depends on how cheap.

But I would save up for the Mac Mini.

very cheap...cousin bought a mac book pro.... he's practically giving it to me...

macAttack · macAttack #5 (**permalink**)

07-19-2006, 04:56 PM

can you grab the specs on it? do you need the minis power? do you already have a monitor?

01_SVT · 01_SVT #6 (**permalink**)

07-19-2006, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelstumpf

one thing you should think about to help with your decision is if you need the portability. if you don't need the portability of a laptop and can wait, then saving for a mini may be the best choice. Another thing to consider is the laptop comes with a keyboard and monitor, obviously, whereas you would need to buy them along with the mini (unless of course you have a spare already)

i rather keep it home since I use a windows laptop daily....and carry it back and forth to work (company issued)

I just don't know how long it would last me since g4 are discontinued...

01_SVT · 01_SVT #7 (**permalink**)

07-19-2006, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macAttack

can you grab the specs on it? do you need the minis power? do you already have a monitor?

i believe it is a 1.8 ghz......i forget, but it's up there. It's a 17 inch monster with 1gb ram and super drive. My cousin's a designer.

i was going to use my digital sony monitor from my PC..

dohidied · dohidied #8 (**permalink**)

07-19-2006, 05:31 PM

If he's practically giving it to you then why not? If it doesn't meet your needs just buy another Mac later. :black:

deus_ex_machina · deus_ex_machina #9 (**permalink**)

07-19-2006, 10:35 PM

If it's practically given, why not? As michaelstumpf said, it all depends on how mobile you want to be. the mini will ultimately be faster, save up now for something faster later!

zal · zal #10 (**permalink**)

07-20-2006, 03:07 AM

i say go for it!

also, which SVT vehicle do you drive, Corbra? or Focus? or do you drive one at all?

brendan67 · brendan67 #11 (**permalink**)

07-20-2006, 06:16 AM

hi

i would grab the powerbook with both hands.

it is way better than a mini IMHO

just becos g4 has gone means nothing zero nowt

ppc machines are still fabulous computers theres

too much hype on the intel ones. i speak with authority

because i own BOTH!!!!!!!!!

kind regards

p.s. go powerbook

alexmaccoll · alexmaccoll #12 (**permalink**)

07-20-2006, 09:23 AM

How much are you getting it for then?
If its a good enough deal, thats a sweet machine

jhelm007 · jhelm007 #13 (**permalink**)

07-20-2006, 09:30 AM

Go for it man! the 17" PBs even the G4s aren't going to be obsolete for at least a few years and they are suuuwwwweeeeet.

Rob · Rob #14 (**permalink**)

07-20-2006, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01_SVT

very cheap...cousin bought a mac book pro.... he's practically giving it to me...

What I would do is, take that Mac as a kicker for a little while and save up for a better Mac such as an iMac, MacBook, or MacBook Pro.

macAttack #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 23, 2005 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,509 Mac Specs: iBook	07-19-2006, 04:56 PM can you grab the specs on it? do you need the minis power? do you already have a monitor? SpeedTest
	QUOTE Thanks

deus_ex_machina #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 06, 2004 Location: Tejas Posts: 1,720 Mac Specs: 2GHz Mac Mini 2GB RAM 160GB 10.6.2 \| MDD DP 1.25GHz G4 1.5GB RAM 10.4.11 \| 233MHz iMac G3 10.3.9	07-19-2006, 10:35 PM If it's practically given, why not? As michaelstumpf said, it all depends on how mobile you want to be. the mini will ultimately be faster, save up now for something faster later! EOF website portfolio
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Is it worth to switch from iMac G4 to iMac G5??	Mainyehc	Apple Desktops	12	03-13-2006 06:21 PM
Worth it to upgrade or not?	Josh_MacMan	Apple Desktops	4	02-17-2006 07:48 PM
IBook - really worth it?	Kyomii	Apple Notebooks	11	10-03-2005 05:03 PM
.Mac Worth it?	RGertner	Switcher Hangout	2	05-10-2005 02:40 PM
dual 1.25 powermac g4....worth it?	jonmichael23	Apple Desktops	1	01-26-2004 01:42 AM

Is it worth it?

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

01_SVT #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 17, 2006 Posts: 9	07-19-2006, 04:39 PM hey guys, I have an opportunity to purchase a titamium powerbook pro g4 laptop at a cheap price....should i go for it or save up for a mac mini. I guess i'm just wondering if the g4 will be obsolete in the near future..
	QUOTE Thanks

Rob #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	07-19-2006, 04:40 PM Depends on how cheap. But I would save up for the Mac Mini.
	QUOTE Thanks

dohidied #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 20, 2006 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 574 Mac Specs: 20" iMac 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo, 12" iBook G4 1.07 GHz	07-19-2006, 05:31 PM If he's practically giving it to you then why not? If it doesn't meet your needs just buy another Mac later. :black:
	QUOTE Thanks

zal #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 11, 2006 Posts: 51 Mac Specs: BackMac Book 2Ghz Duo-Core, iMac G3(running Os X)	07-20-2006, 03:07 AM i say go for it! also, which SVT vehicle do you drive, Corbra? or Focus? or do you drive one at all?
	QUOTE Thanks

brendan67 #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 24, 2005 Posts: 676 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 2.2 4gbram iPhone5	07-20-2006, 06:16 AM hi i would grab the powerbook with both hands. it is way better than a mini IMHO just becos g4 has gone means nothing zero nowt ppc machines are still fabulous computers theres too much hype on the intel ones. i speak with authority because i own BOTH!!!!!!!!! kind regards p.s. go powerbook
	QUOTE Thanks

alexmaccoll #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2005 Location: Maidenhead, UK Posts: 423 Mac Specs: 20" intel iMac, 15" MBP, 3 X 13.3" MB (family etc), G4 tower, 12" G4 PowerBook, iBook G4, 20" iMacG5	07-20-2006, 09:23 AM How much are you getting it for then? If its a good enough deal, thats a sweet machine
	QUOTE Thanks

jhelm007 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 18, 2004 Location: Norfolk, VA, USA Posts: 631 Mac Specs: MacBook: 2GHz, 2GB RAM, 120GB HD; PowerTower Pro (300MHz G3 clone): 608MB RAM, 10GB HD	07-20-2006, 09:30 AM Go for it man! the 17" PBs even the G4s aren't going to be obsolete for at least a few years and they are suuuwwwweeeeet.
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)