Fix iBook or get MacBook?

[05000]

Im starting college this fall and need to make up my mind. My iBook was bought in mid-2006. A few months ago, it crashed.. the screen (without any indication), went black and I heard the computer winding down. I tried PRAM reset, and it worked. Its "died" multiple times now (I try using it every once in a while): most of the time, it dies again within a few hours. I think the crashing occurs more often than not when there is a lot of activity, many apps running. Should i spend money to get the iBook serviced (how much $?) or should I just invest in a new MacBook?

 

[leekohler]

If you can afford a MacBook, get one. It doesn't sound to me like the iBook will be worth fixing as it's most likely a hardware problem.

 

[scienide09]

I concur. If you can afford it, get a new or refurb or used MacBook. It will last longer than your iBook.

 

[soberbrain]

Does it have AppleCare? That should extend the warranty to 3 years after date of purchase. Maybe Apple can fix it for free.

If not, buy a new MacBook the money spent will be a better investment than trying to fix your iBook.

 

[macworkerbee]

Another vote for buying the macbook, why put more money into an outdated system that is approaching end of life as far as OS goes?

 

[05000]

Thanks for the input everyone. I guess Im going to school classy and broke.

 

[balk]

Here comes the Next Big Dilemma: buy now or wait for that moment the new MacBooks come out... (and will that be before school starts...)

 

[05000]

I thought I would buy now to take advantage of the free iTouch.

Are there going to be dramatic changes? Stuff that would affect basic operations that a student would typically use?

 

[alphaod]

I thought I would buy now to take advantage of the free iTouch.

Are there going to be dramatic changes? Stuff that would affect basic operations that a student would typically use?

No operational changes.