difference in 17" Powerbook in refurb section?

[Brandhaus]

There are two 17" G4 powerbooks in the refurb section, and I was thinking of picking one up. What is the difference between the two? It says one has DDR333 SDRAM and the other is DDR2 PC2-4200 SDRAM. what is the difference? Which one to get?

The only reason I would spend that on an older powerbook and not a new intel, is that all of my pro apps need to be used natively, and I don't plan to upgrade to CS3 anytime soon. I also use flash, final cut and shake, so new versions could get pricey! Plus rosetta doesn't support Final cut.

Thanks


Don

 

[Mozze]

There are two 17" G4 powerbooks in the refurb section, and I was thinking of picking one up. What is the difference between the two? It says one has DDR333 SDRAM and the other is DDR2 PC2-4200 SDRAM. what is the difference? Which one to get?

Get the one with DDR2 it's just faster plain and simple.

 

[nazmac21]

A 17" PowerBook G4 is still a fine computer so buy it. You will still like it.

 

[shu82]

I would pay the extra 100 for the scrolling trackpad alone. The ddr2 ram is actually cheaper right now as well. 1gb for 70 on newegg!

 

[QCassidy352]

the one with DDR2 has a higher resolution screen, for one thing.

 

[Brandhaus]

Do I need to purchase RAM from Newegg that states specifically it's for a Mac, or can I just order any notebook DDR2 PC2-4200 RAM?