i was walking thru my local Apple Store when I stop to look at laptops. I had already decided that i was going to get an ibook for school. However, one look at the powerbook 12 and i was hooked. It was just too damn sexy, the ibook looked like a childs toy next to it. Now i really want to get a Powerbook even though i cant afford it. I kno that an ibook will be just fine for me and will save me some moneys. But i find myself drawn to the powerbook. Is it just me or are there others out there with the same problem.
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are macs too sexy
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macs are definitely sexy. especially the mouse. it's a shame it's only a one button...but still, it's very sexy.
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Ahhh... form over fucntion/need...but in this case the form is part of the function, no?
Ahhh... form over fucntion/need...but in this case the form is part of the function, no?
Powerbook is definately sexier than an iBook. I mean brushed aluminium vs. the White plastic, or whatever it is that scratches...not even close. I laugh at all the PC laptops that just look crap. Every time I look at my 12'' PB, I think dam that is one sweet laptop. The envious look you get when you pull it out in a coffe shop or library is great as well. iBooks are still cool though. Don't fret it if you don't want to spend the extra money, its still a great computer.
From a different perspective, though, since the iBooks have gone G4 it just seems to me that the G4 in the PowerBook has its days numbered - especially with the 90 nm G5 making its debut in the XServe. For $500 more on the base price you can get a 12" PB over the 12" iBook, gain 200 MHz clock speed and a few other things, but it doesn't seem to me to make all that much sense to buy one right now. Especially with the potential for an upgrade to a newer processor soon.
Aesthetics aside, no matter how good the computer looks, its only really as good as how well you use it.
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Aesthetics aside, no matter how good the computer looks, its only really as good as how well you use it.
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Both are sexy and you know it...so why not clap your hands and buy your iBook. You'll be happy before you know it and you'll certainly want to show it.
I think that it is their one button simple nature that makes them so sexy!
What would be really cool is if Apple would incorporate a little touch sensitive scroll deal seamlessly into the design!
Anyway, I would not buy a PowerBook right now as they are just on the verge of something big. I bought the 1.25Ghz 15inch AluBook 2 days after they were announced. I am however considering selling it and upgrading to a G5 PowerBook if/when they are released.
Fortunately, Macs do a great job retaining resale value. I spent $2100 on mine with a few BTO downgrades and Edu discount. I think that I'll be able to sell for at least $1800-$1900. Meanwhile, a friend of mine spent $1400 on a Windows laptop at about the same time, is already looking at upgrading and is hoping to get $900 for his.
Not only are Apple products functionally awesome, they leave all of the other manufactures in the dust on a design level. They ARE sexy. Gives me a chub anyway.
i had exactly the same problem when i went to buy my first apple. i thought the ibook will do me fine but then you look at the powerbook and find that your wallet is far thinner when you leave the shop than you thought it would be when you went it. however, i dont regret it at all. any one who see's my powerbook when i have it out or on my desk and all you get is envious looks!
Damn right!
You're damn right Macs are sexy. I have a 15" Alu Power book, and I've never even thought twice about it. I do agree with the other guy about how they retain their value. I just bought a apple keyboard for it so it can sit on a desk better, and why did I get an apple keybard for it? Because the white and clear apple Keyboard is just so damn sexy. I do however plan on selling this when a G5 comes out. I don't know why people havn't mentioned this , but look at the screen quality diferences between the powerbook line and ibook. The powerbook screen is much more crisp and defined. Same with the laptop keyboards.
You're damn right Macs are sexy. I have a 15" Alu Power book, and I've never even thought twice about it. I do agree with the other guy about how they retain their value. I just bought a apple keyboard for it so it can sit on a desk better, and why did I get an apple keybard for it? Because the white and clear apple Keyboard is just so damn sexy. I do however plan on selling this when a G5 comes out. I don't know why people havn't mentioned this , but look at the screen quality diferences between the powerbook line and ibook. The powerbook screen is much more crisp and defined. Same with the laptop keyboards.
for carting around to school - get the durable plastic goodness of the iBook. You can drop it (just ask my ex about this) without denting it. the PB may look sexier, but she ain't as durable as the good ol' iBook.
it's your classic high maintenance city girl sex appeal versus the good ol' country girl reliability.
for a computer, i go for reliable.
for a girl... i have recently been quite lucky.
it's your classic high maintenance city girl sex appeal versus the good ol' country girl reliability.
for a computer, i go for reliable.
for a girl... i have recently been quite lucky.
one reason to be very happy with buying an iBook over a PowerBook: Airport reception is way better in iBooks than PowerBooks. I have both and I've compared them side by side. (12" 867MGz PB G4 and 12" 900MHz iBook G3).
but built-in bluetooth also rocks... so either BTO the iBook G4 or go for a PB and be happy. the wireless keyboard and mouse are great.
but built-in bluetooth also rocks... so either BTO the iBook G4 or go for a PB and be happy. the wireless keyboard and mouse are great.