best price for a 12 or 15 powerbook [most current revision].

[resin_dr]

hello all.

i'm looking into buying a new 12 or 15 powerbook [current revision]. Still up in the air regarding the 12 or 15.....however, i was wondering if anyone could recommend some places of where to get the best deal for the 12 or 15 powerbook [combo drive].

these threads about june 6 are driving me nuts and altering my sanity.

thanks.

 

[sw1tcher]

I know what you mean about June 6 (WWDC). I can't help but feel that Apple's going to update the iBooks *and* the PowerBooks at the same time with better specs to take advantage of the new features in Tiger.

I have a (current model) 15" PB with Combo drive in my cart right now. It's from Apple's refurb page and it's only $1699. I've been going crazy debate whether or not to pull the trigger. I want it soooo bad, yet I don't want to be hating it if Apple does update them at WWDC.

I know I could always sell it on eBay and probably get back close to what I paid later on, but still...

Oh, and they also had the last gen 12" PB with combo for $1099; the last gen 12" PB with SuperDrive for $1299; and the current gen 15" PB with SuperDrive for $1999.

I usually check the refurb page late late at night/super early in the morning since that's when Apple seems to post the deals there.

 

[sammyman]

I think you can get the current 12" from Amazon for $1350, but I chose the last rev for $999 on microcenter.com. The only difference is a slight speed bump really. I will buy some more cheap RAM and I am set!

 

[JzzTrump22]

Under 2000 for both. Probably around 1500 or so...

 

[sw1tcher]

I think you can get the current 12" from Amazon for $1350, but I chose the last rev for $999 on microcenter.com. The only difference is a slight speed bump really. I will buy some more cheap RAM and I am set!

When was this? $999 is a sweet deal. Checked and can't find it.

 

[sammyman]

When was this? $999 is a sweet deal. Checked and can't find it.

Call the store and ask for one. They can ship it too.

 

[sw1tcher]

Call the store and ask for one. They can ship it too.

Thanks for the info. I had checked online, but nothing. Guess I'll call the store near me tomorrow.

 

[javiercr]

apple certified

I got the previous version from apple certified store, there new one is really not much different, just a tiny upgrade in speed and a couple of little details. It is a very good buy right now.

 

[Lacero]

I'd go with some refurbished PBs if they are available in your country. That's really the only way to get them for less than the retail price and still get a useable warranty.