Good time to buy a powerbook?

[jld]

I see apple has a refurb 867 Mhz 12" powerbook for $1200. Is a major price drop anticipated anytime soon? New models coming out? Anything in the next couple months that will make me regret buying now?

[ColoJohnBoy]

Uhhhhhh.... dude? PowerBooks were just updated. The next updates probably won't be until April or May of 2004, and those will probably just be faster G4's. Buy the PowerBook - you won't regret it.

[jld]

I know, but better to ask then regret.

Comments on Refurbed Items from Apple?

[ebow]

Dont' forget the Mac Rumors Buyer's Guide (http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/)

As for refurbs from Apple... I haven't heard too many major complaints around these parts.

[MacRumorSkeptic]

Just bough a new 17 inch PB yesterday. Could'nt be more satisfied.

[Waluigi]

jld--

Now is the best time to buy a powerbook! Do it, and be happy.


originally posted by MacRumorSkeptic
Just bough a new 17 inch PB yesterday. Could'nt be more satisfied.

That is fantastic!

--Waluigi

[jld]

Should I upgrade the ram now? I'm used to be a mac guy (Last mac was a LC475) So to say the least I'm out of the loop. Would I notice much of a performance upgrade with 512MB?

[amin]

Yes, I have noticed a significant performance improvement in my 12" PB 867 after putting the 512MB chip in. Since the new 1GHz 12" costs the same as the 867 MHz did a weeks ago, it is probable that the soon to be available 1GHz refurbs won't cost much more than $1200. I would wait to see if you can get the "new" 12" PB for comparable prices in a month or so. I bought my 12"er about 6 weeks ago, and I kinda wish I had waited although I am very satisfied with my PB.

[bennetsaysargh]

i think it's a good idea. especiallyon a budget like a lot of people are:(

[jld]

Too late. :D