OK, now I know I'm going to be getting biased responses, but please look at it not from a point of view of trying to sell Mac's, but a point of view of what is best for me.
I ordered an HP L2000 laptop, shipped today. I've heard the gaming performance isn't so hot, so I've been kind of looking at a PowerBook too.
PC Pros:
Cheaper
More original (Livestrong) design
1GB RAM
2 batteries, each providing about 5 hours life each
PC Card Slot
WiFi Switch on the computer
Larger Screen
PC Cons:
Windows
Length of use (how long it will last)
To be specific, it's:
-XP Home (why bother paying for Pro when it's basically the same thing)
-Turion 64 ML-30 (1.6GHZ, 1MB L2 Cache) I upgraded from the ML-28 for the L2 cache, I didn't get the 1.8GHZ one because the speed difference would be negligible for me, and it would suck up more batery power and produce more heat
-BrightView
-1GB DDR RAM (512x2) I can't risk loosing my warrenty, if the past tells of the future, I'll need it
-80GB HDD
-DVD+R DL Burner w/ Lightscribe (for $25, why not)
-(2) 12 cell Lithium Ion batteries - I need the most battery life I can get
That was $1,243.62. The nice thing though, is that since HP actually has a decent return policy unlike Apple, if I don't like it, I can just send it back easily.
For around $1350, I can get the 12" PowerBook G4.
Mac Pros:
Great design
Great color
Mac OS
Increased Portability (though this is also a con)
Mac Cons:
Small Screen
Expensive
Right now I'm leaning towards the PC for sure (hence why I bought it already.) Any other reasons to get a PowerBook for the HP L2000?
I ordered an HP L2000 laptop, shipped today. I've heard the gaming performance isn't so hot, so I've been kind of looking at a PowerBook too.
PC Pros:
Cheaper
More original (Livestrong) design
1GB RAM
2 batteries, each providing about 5 hours life each
PC Card Slot
WiFi Switch on the computer
Larger Screen
PC Cons:
Windows
Length of use (how long it will last)
To be specific, it's:
-XP Home (why bother paying for Pro when it's basically the same thing)
-Turion 64 ML-30 (1.6GHZ, 1MB L2 Cache) I upgraded from the ML-28 for the L2 cache, I didn't get the 1.8GHZ one because the speed difference would be negligible for me, and it would suck up more batery power and produce more heat
-BrightView
-1GB DDR RAM (512x2) I can't risk loosing my warrenty, if the past tells of the future, I'll need it
-80GB HDD
-DVD+R DL Burner w/ Lightscribe (for $25, why not)
-(2) 12 cell Lithium Ion batteries - I need the most battery life I can get
That was $1,243.62. The nice thing though, is that since HP actually has a decent return policy unlike Apple, if I don't like it, I can just send it back easily.
For around $1350, I can get the 12" PowerBook G4.
Mac Pros:
Great design
Great color
Mac OS
Increased Portability (though this is also a con)
Mac Cons:
Small Screen
Expensive
Right now I'm leaning towards the PC for sure (hence why I bought it already.) Any other reasons to get a PowerBook for the HP L2000?