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Applesatyr
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I was first introduced to apple through the iPod (which is worth every penny, might I add) and I realized that Apple just makes things better. Cheesy adverts aside; I was planning on getting an Apple notebook a couple of months ago (as a present). Now, since I wanted a middle or high-end version (I was going to be using it for at least 3-4 years) the final price was quite expensive. (I know perfection comes with a price… 
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So I’ve decided to wait until my graduation in summer 2005 to get either an iBook or a Powerbook. I was wondering though, should I wait until September (2005) to purchase a notebook, because Apple seems to announce upgrades during or after Christmas/summer and then release them in Autumn/spring for the same price as the current models.
I know this question has been asked many times before, but I’ll try once more:
Should I get a Powerbook or an iBook?
I think I will be able to fish up between $1500-2000 cdn. The student discount I can get usually offers 10% off, so I was wondering whether a high end iBook (approx. 1898 w/o tax but with student discount) would be better than a low end Powerbook (same).
I intend to use it during university, so I would like something lightweight and durable (though I don’t plan to be dropping it, I am extremely accident prone.) I’ve heard that the iBook takes better knocks in this division.
I will mostly be using it for word processing, art, and music (Is Garageband good?), but what other software should I order with it, (StudentOffice…etc.), and what does each notebook come with?
How hard would it be to transfer files between a Mac and a PC, as I would need to get files (.docs; publisher) from my old desktop to the notebook. I’ve heard that one of the reasons I should bother switching is that the Mac is not compatible with anything else unless you buy extra software. (Is this true?)
Sorry if this is in the wrong forum...and
Thanks to every one at Mac forums for their help –this site is extremely helpful.
)So I’ve decided to wait until my graduation in summer 2005 to get either an iBook or a Powerbook. I was wondering though, should I wait until September (2005) to purchase a notebook, because Apple seems to announce upgrades during or after Christmas/summer and then release them in Autumn/spring for the same price as the current models.
I know this question has been asked many times before, but I’ll try once more:
Should I get a Powerbook or an iBook?
I think I will be able to fish up between $1500-2000 cdn. The student discount I can get usually offers 10% off, so I was wondering whether a high end iBook (approx. 1898 w/o tax but with student discount) would be better than a low end Powerbook (same).
I intend to use it during university, so I would like something lightweight and durable (though I don’t plan to be dropping it, I am extremely accident prone.) I’ve heard that the iBook takes better knocks in this division.
I will mostly be using it for word processing, art, and music (Is Garageband good?), but what other software should I order with it, (StudentOffice…etc.), and what does each notebook come with?
How hard would it be to transfer files between a Mac and a PC, as I would need to get files (.docs; publisher) from my old desktop to the notebook. I’ve heard that one of the reasons I should bother switching is that the Mac is not compatible with anything else unless you buy extra software. (Is this true?)
Sorry if this is in the wrong forum...and
Thanks to every one at Mac forums for their help –this site is extremely helpful.
