Is it worth upgrading 15" pb to the 5400rpmHD/128mb ? [Archive]

unregbaron

Jun 30, 2004, 05:57 AM

I use Illustrator/Photoshop/Dreamweaver heavily every day but it's a hassle for me to order the upgrade online (delivery would annoy me as I am moving this weekend plus I am at work every day) and Micro Anvika will not have this upgraded version in store for another week or so (and at £1850).

I am very tempted to go to John Lewis today and get the stock 1.5 Ghz SD at £1749 with the benefit of free 2 year guarantee..

I am paying on a credit card so money maybe not so much of a problem to do with the extra £100 though it will still hurt I guess.

I kind of feel it will be such a leap from my current G3 400mhz pismo I shouldn't loose sleep over the slightly faster hard drive and improved graphics...

I don't suppose anyone has experienced both 15" versions?

Wonder if I am just being idle by not wanting an apple store bto delivered - just I can imagine it arriving when I am not there - arranging redelivery - then there's a problem with machine etc. At least if I buy from John Lewis I can take it back myself etc etc

THanks for listening to all that

x

BakedBeans

Jun 30, 2004, 06:16 AM

I use Illustrator/Photoshop/Dreamweaver heavily every day but it's a hassle for me to order the upgrade online (delivery would annoy me as I am moving this weekend plus I am at work every day) and Micro Anvika will not have this upgraded version in store for another week or so (and at £1850).

I am very tempted to go to John Lewis today and get the stock 1.5 Ghz SD at £1749 with the benefit of free 2 year guarantee..

I am paying on a credit card so money maybe not so much of a problem to do with the extra £100 though it will still hurt I guess.

I kind of feel it will be such a leap from my current G3 400mhz pismo I shouldn't loose sleep over the slightly faster hard drive and improved graphics...

I don't suppose anyone has experienced both 15" versions?

Wonder if I am just being idle by not wanting an apple store bto delivered - just I can imagine it arriving when I am not there - arranging redelivery - then there's a problem with machine etc. At least if I buy from John Lewis I can take it back myself etc etc

THanks for listening to all that

x

we are totally in the same boat.... which john lewis store are you going to???

im not sure it makes a huge diffrence

http://www.barefeats.com/pb12.html

but its only 40 quid for the upgraded graphics.... thats my main concern

unregbaron

Jun 30, 2004, 06:22 AM

we are totally in the same boat.... which john lewis store are you going to???

im not sure it makes a huge diffrence

http://www.barefeats.com/pb12.html

but its only 40 quid for the upgraded graphics.... thats my main concern

It would be oxford street...

BakedBeans

Jun 30, 2004, 06:27 AM

It would be oxford street...

ive just reserved mine in southampton... so of to collect it... it doesnt make that much diffrence but is nice to have

upto you and good luck.....

i can wait.....

Sabbath

Jun 30, 2004, 07:36 AM

ive just reserved mine in southampton... so of to collect it... it doesnt make that much diffrence but is nice to have

upto you and good luck.....

i can wait.....

Heheh he'll never be able to resist now you have given in heheh.

Enjoy your new laptop.

BakedBeans

Jun 30, 2004, 07:50 AM

Heheh he'll never be able to resist now you have given in heheh.

Enjoy your new laptop.

i do feel like i have given in... an thanx i will enjoy it

ipodrocker

Jun 30, 2004, 10:07 AM

hey gets the upgrades you will need them in the long run. Go to

mrsystems.co.uk

they have reduced prices on the new pbs abd you can get a 15" for £1500, depending on upgrades.

paulypants

Jun 30, 2004, 10:31 AM

If your using Illustrator and Photoshop your going to
DEFINITELY need more than 128MB of RAM!!!!!

No less than 512MB

Good luck!

nels0360

Jul 1, 2004, 12:20 AM

I think he meant 128 MB of Video Ram. I would definately get the HD upgrade to 5400 RPM. Especially considering you use disk intesive apps.

unregbaron

Jul 1, 2004, 03:43 AM

I think he meant 128 MB of Video Ram. I would definately get the HD upgrade to 5400 RPM. Especially considering you use disk intesive apps.

thanks for all that guys ..

*'must... ..hold out.... another week'*

unregbaron

Jul 1, 2004, 05:56 AM

thanks for all that guys ..

*'must... ..hold out.... another week'*

..except i don't think i can! - plus the 2 year guarantee is very appealing...

the stock pb ships with an ADA Ultra HD at 4200rpm.. I just looked under the hood of my pismo and the HD is also 4200rpm albeit without the Ultra - am i going to see enough of an improvement in the new Ultra to make me feel ok about buying the stock model?