In the next month or so, ill be buying a new laptop. I wnat to get something that will last a few years without becoming obsolete, and some friends have told me that a mac is the way to go. I know that i want a screen that is bigger than 12 inches, and i would like a Superdrive. So heres my question... should i go with a powerbook or iBook, and what upgrades should i make?
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I would wait a little if you can. Apple will probably upgrade the laps soon and my advice is to get one with a 64mb graphics card.
I think new buyers should want a computer that fully supports Tiger and thus are likely to support its replacement when it arrives.
I think new buyers should want a computer that fully supports Tiger and thus are likely to support its replacement when it arrives.
The thing that makes a computer go obsolete is increased expectations. If you continue to use the operating system and programs that the machine originally was set up with, it will continue to function for years.
It's when you want to install a new OS, or new more advanced programs that the machine eventually has to be replaced.
For example, my daughter is still using her Mac SE 2Mb RAM 40 Mb hard drive / OS 6.01 system for her recipe database.
But their PC machine has had to be continually updated - new motherboard, new drives - to keep up with Windows updates. Finally, after the 4th complete system rebuild for viruses and spyware, I declared it obsolete and upgraded them to a Mac Mini.
It's when you want to install a new OS, or new more advanced programs that the machine eventually has to be replaced.
For example, my daughter is still using her Mac SE 2Mb RAM 40 Mb hard drive / OS 6.01 system for her recipe database.
But their PC machine has had to be continually updated - new motherboard, new drives - to keep up with Windows updates. Finally, after the 4th complete system rebuild for viruses and spyware, I declared it obsolete and upgraded them to a Mac Mini.
Sammis89 said:
If you're looking to keep the computer for a while you probably should go with a 15 inch Powerbook. The screen is a good size, and with enough RAM, it won't become obsolete for a while. CanadaRAM is absolutely right though, although I never thought of computers that way...
I was wondering the same thing... I got the Powerbook imo its nicer.... However if you time time i would wait to see what updates they will do to ibooks or mabye soon Powerbooks... Good luck!
Wait untill the end of June to see what comes out. I would recommend a 15" PowerBook as well. These machines pack a huge punch and they will not become obsolete for atleast 4-5 years. You can basically run just about every program on a PowerBook.
Couldn't agree with you more...
Just reloaded 9.2.2 on my 5yr old iMac 400mhz, running some old apps...It's Fast!!!
Just reloaded 9.2.2 on my 5yr old iMac 400mhz, running some old apps...It's Fast!!!
CanadaRAM said:The thing that makes a computer go obsolete is increased expectations. If you continue to use the operating system and programs that the machine originally was set up with, it will continue to function for years.