Is it worth it?

01_SVT · Jul 19, 2006

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 · Jul 19, 2006

Depends on how cheap.

But I would save up for the Mac Mini.

puaerotch · Jul 19, 2006

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 · Jul 19, 2006

Rob said:
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 · Jul 19, 2006

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

01_SVT · Jul 19, 2006

michaelstumpf said:
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 · Jul 19, 2006

macAttack said:
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 · Jul 19, 2006

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 · Jul 19, 2006

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 · Jul 20, 2006

i say go for it!

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

brendan67 · Jul 20, 2006

powerbook

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 · Jul 20, 2006

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

jhelm007 · Jul 20, 2006

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 · Jul 20, 2006

01_SVT said:
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.

Is it worth it?

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