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<blockquote data-quote="m1k" data-source="post: 53204"><p>Well, I'm still a student, but I wanted a laptop that would last me, so I got the PowerBook. It's a LOT more durable than the iBook. The iBook will be all scratched and shtuff in a few months if you use it daily, whereas the PowerBook's aluminum finish doesn't get scratched AT ALL. I've had my PowerBook for about 4-5 months, and it has one small scratch where I banged it badly on a sharp edge. But seriously, the iBook looks much more banged up than the PowerBook after using it for a few months. </p><p></p><p>The PowerBook also is much more durable in general. It doesn't have your typical 'laptop creak' when you move it or shut the screen. It just feels more solid. Plus, the aluminum keyboard is an absolute dream to type on. I prefer it over the iBook's keyboard</p><p></p><p>If at all possible, I'd go for the PowerBook. You do get a lot more bang for your buck, and you also get a machine that'll last you a lot longer than the iBook. iBooks are good little machines, I just prefer PowerBooks.</p><p></p><p>PS: The white finish on the iBook is nothing aesthetically compared to the aluminum finish of the PowerBook. Compare them in person and you'll see just what I mean <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. Also, the white finish is a lot harder to keep clean because it scratches and shtuff like that.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Actually, the PowerBook is a lot more durable than the iBook by far. My PowerBook gets 4:45-5hours exactly, even with AirPort on, whereas my mom's iBook gets 4-4:30hours with AirPort on. So even though iBooks are supposed to have longer batteries, I've found that PowerBooks actually have the longer batteries. But it may just be that my PowerBook's battery really good and my mom's iBook battery is not that great.</p><p></p><p>Seriously though, there isn't that much difference in the battery life.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="m1k, post: 53204"] Well, I'm still a student, but I wanted a laptop that would last me, so I got the PowerBook. It's a LOT more durable than the iBook. The iBook will be all scratched and shtuff in a few months if you use it daily, whereas the PowerBook's aluminum finish doesn't get scratched AT ALL. I've had my PowerBook for about 4-5 months, and it has one small scratch where I banged it badly on a sharp edge. But seriously, the iBook looks much more banged up than the PowerBook after using it for a few months. The PowerBook also is much more durable in general. It doesn't have your typical 'laptop creak' when you move it or shut the screen. It just feels more solid. Plus, the aluminum keyboard is an absolute dream to type on. I prefer it over the iBook's keyboard If at all possible, I'd go for the PowerBook. You do get a lot more bang for your buck, and you also get a machine that'll last you a lot longer than the iBook. iBooks are good little machines, I just prefer PowerBooks. PS: The white finish on the iBook is nothing aesthetically compared to the aluminum finish of the PowerBook. Compare them in person and you'll see just what I mean :). Also, the white finish is a lot harder to keep clean because it scratches and shtuff like that. Actually, the PowerBook is a lot more durable than the iBook by far. My PowerBook gets 4:45-5hours exactly, even with AirPort on, whereas my mom's iBook gets 4-4:30hours with AirPort on. So even though iBooks are supposed to have longer batteries, I've found that PowerBooks actually have the longer batteries. But it may just be that my PowerBook's battery really good and my mom's iBook battery is not that great. Seriously though, there isn't that much difference in the battery life. [/QUOTE]
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