Almost over the fence..push me off!!!!

Ok I am using this new notebook for internet,office, apps, possible dvd burning authoring, and occassional games (world of warcraft). That being said I am looking at these 2 options:

Refurbished PowerBook 12-inch 1.5GHz SuperDrive $1,199 Refurb apple store
512MB DDR333 SDRAM
80GB Hard Drive
NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 (64MB DDR)
AirPort Extreme
Bluetooth 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rates


or


Refurbished iBook 14-inch 1.42GHz SuperDrive $1,049 Refurb Apple Store
512MB memory (DDR333 SDRAM)
60GB Ultra ATA hard drive
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550 (32MB DDR video memory)
Built-in AirPort Extreme
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Scrolling Trackpad
Sudden Motion Sensor


Which do you think?

I suggest going with the PowerBook if you can afford the extra $150.

cadsmn said:

I suggest going with the PowerBook if you can afford the extra $150.

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I am strongly leaning towards that.

Given that the PowerBook has every feature the iBook has or better (scrolling trackpad, etc. are standard in your PowerBook) and that you actually intend to play WoW, I think you should go for the PowerBook, equipped with the better video card.

Powerbook would be better suited to your needs

i would spend the 150 and get the p'book so you have that extra video ram
-chris

Yeah defintiely go with the PB.

Definitely a PB, I just got one yesterday from a friend who upgraded to new MBP.

Mine has G4 1.33Ghz, 768MB, FX 5200 64Mb...and I'm loving it

I also say powerbook. 20GB more HD, Better Video Card, Faster Processor...Definitely worth $150.

At the same time, for only a tiny bit more than that, if mobility wasn't completely necessary, you could get a brand new 17" iMac (which would kick the butt speed-wise of the powerbook), or a mini and nice monitor.

another vote for the powerbook not that the powerbook needs any more help in this thread

Not to mention, the two screens have the same resolution, but the PowerBook's is smaller which means it will have a sharper picture. Additionally, on the smaller front, it'll hav ea longer lasting battery.

Well, I will be more objective in my approach. Both machines will do what you want, but the PowerBook will do them better. Appearance wise, the PowerBook is smaller and looks nicer. HD space is very important, as is the improved video memory. Thus, my conclusion is the same as those before me, get the PowerBook. Yet I might be as bold to say if you can save an additional $250 you could get a very nice 15" PowerBook, which is significantly better than both machines you have listed here. Another idea to consider is whatever impending notebook news we are going to hear about tommorrow...