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Buying Opinion - Powerbook vs MacBook Pro
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<blockquote data-quote="TiffanyR" data-source="post: 923489" data-attributes="member: 105193"><p><strong>Buying Opinion - Upgrade Powerbook vs MacBook Pro</strong></p><p></p><p>I'm thinking I may try to upgrade my laptop as my main objective is to get CS4 right now but I have a friend who is selling his MacBook Pro for $900. What's your opinion as you would know better what Macs can handle? My main problem is speed especially with CS programs and I do need a new battery. I have a PowerPC G5 Dual with a large glossy screen for my most intense work that I can do from home. But I like to have a laptop that I can take on the road for working on projects. It's mostly for Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign. So no animation or gaming purposes.</p><p></p><p>I have:</p><p>Machine Name: PowerBook G4 17"</p><p>Machine Model: PowerBook5,9</p><p>CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.5)</p><p>Number Of CPUs: 1</p><p>CPU Speed: 1.67 GHz</p><p>L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB</p><p>Memory: 512 MB</p><p>Bus Speed: 167 MHz</p><p>Boot ROM Version: 4.9.5f3</p><p></p><p>His computer:</p><p>2.16 ghz Core 2 Duo Processor</p><p>3 GB RAM (Newly upgraded)</p><p>320 GB 7200rpm HDD (Newly upgraded)</p><p>Dual Layer Superdrive (DVD and CD recorder)</p><p>15.4" 1440x900 Widescreen Glossy Display</p><p>128MB ATI x1600 Video</p><p>DVI-VGA adapter Cable</p><p>Apple Wireless Remote</p><p>Brand new battery</p><p></p><p>It includes OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard, iLife 09, and iWork 09, all part of the "Mac Box Set," so this is all legal software.</p><p></p><p>The original box, discs and documentation are all included.</p><p></p><p>The condition of the system is excellent with one minor exception - there seems to be a very slight bend in the casing underneath the expresscard slot. One of my photos shows it.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Do you think it's doable with what I have (and what could I do?) or should I go with the newer MacBook and save myself the headache? What's the main difference with the computers?</p><p></p><p>Thanks everyone!</p><p>Tiffany</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TiffanyR, post: 923489, member: 105193"] [b]Buying Opinion - Upgrade Powerbook vs MacBook Pro[/b] I'm thinking I may try to upgrade my laptop as my main objective is to get CS4 right now but I have a friend who is selling his MacBook Pro for $900. What's your opinion as you would know better what Macs can handle? My main problem is speed especially with CS programs and I do need a new battery. I have a PowerPC G5 Dual with a large glossy screen for my most intense work that I can do from home. But I like to have a laptop that I can take on the road for working on projects. It's mostly for Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign. So no animation or gaming purposes. I have: Machine Name: PowerBook G4 17" Machine Model: PowerBook5,9 CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (1.5) Number Of CPUs: 1 CPU Speed: 1.67 GHz L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB Memory: 512 MB Bus Speed: 167 MHz Boot ROM Version: 4.9.5f3 His computer: 2.16 ghz Core 2 Duo Processor 3 GB RAM (Newly upgraded) 320 GB 7200rpm HDD (Newly upgraded) Dual Layer Superdrive (DVD and CD recorder) 15.4" 1440x900 Widescreen Glossy Display 128MB ATI x1600 Video DVI-VGA adapter Cable Apple Wireless Remote Brand new battery It includes OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard, iLife 09, and iWork 09, all part of the "Mac Box Set," so this is all legal software. The original box, discs and documentation are all included. The condition of the system is excellent with one minor exception - there seems to be a very slight bend in the casing underneath the expresscard slot. One of my photos shows it. Do you think it's doable with what I have (and what could I do?) or should I go with the newer MacBook and save myself the headache? What's the main difference with the computers? Thanks everyone! Tiffany [/QUOTE]
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