macbook or powerbook G4

I am finally making the jump from pc to mac!

As I am doing my research, I see that the pricing for a new macbook black with intel core2 duo and 1 gig of ram is similarly priced to a refurbished powerbook G4 1.5GHz Aluminum 15".

I do not do any heavy programing, gaming, photoshop, video, grafic design, but just your basic everyday task.

If you were in my shoes, which one would you buy? Thank you for your responses and opinions.

new macbook black or refurb powerbook G4

*note*I also posted this in the powerbook forum since it deals with both

I am finally making the jump from pc to mac!

As I am doing my research, I see that the pricing for a new macbook black with intel core2 duo and 1 gig of ram is similarly priced to a refurbished powerbook G4 1.5GHz Aluminum 15".

I do not do any heavy programing, gaming, photoshop, video, grafic design, but just your basic everyday task.

If you were in my shoes, which one would you buy? Thank you for your responses and opinions.

matech said:

I do not do any heavy programing, gaming, photoshop, video, grafic design, but just your basic everyday task.

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Macbook, no question. It sounds like it'll handle whatever you need it for and it's more portable, brand new and Intel.

I think regardless of what your use is ... the winner will be the MacBook ... ditto moss918.

I would go with the macbook, they are fast and will do everything you want.

Also it will hold its value, in 2 years time it will be worth way more. But if they both what you want its hard for us to tell you. The macbook is a nice and fast machine and future proof too. But you should have access to all your software either way.

Thank you for your reply, I actually am leaning towards the new macbook because of the intel duo2 core. I just wanted to make sure I was making a wise deciscion

thank you for your responses, i will probably go macback . . .goodbye PC!

NOTE: Merged cross-posts

I'd go for the Powerbook.

It looks nicer, and you can tell people its a MacBook Pro if they ask

Just Kidding, Macbook hands down!

I agree with everyone, Macbook hands down if you don't plan on doing any graphic/web design or video/audio editing. You'll love the Macbook!

can you define "similarly priced"?

there is no question.. macbook hands down.. why would you go with the PB if its "similarly priced"?

Macbook is smaller, lighter, faster, has a brighter screen, and will probably go longer without becoming obsolete.

The PowerBook has a better keyboard, the ability to run old Classic applications, a larger screen (nice for text) and a much cooler name.

I'd definitely say MacBook, unless one of those reasons is especially compelling for you.

if your worried about price stick with the white macbook and upgrade the HD