So, here's my story. I really have a few options, and I'ld like some other Mac heads advice on what I should do.
My current setup: 17" iMac G4 1GHz running Tiger as my main machine. 512 MB RAM and 80 GB HD. Overall runs great, but it is starting to show its age (2 years one month as of now). I understand that a simple $60 could get me some more RAM, and would really help things.
I also have a G3 iMac which is the extra computer my dad uses from games and email. That doesn't see much use, but runs really well for a 5 year old computer.
So, my dilemma is, what do I get next?! It's between a PowerBook or an iMac right now. A few things I must consider though:
Before all this Intel stuff, I was just going to buy a nice top o' the line G5 20" iMac around next spring. However, that would be stupid, because I mind as well wait to get an Intel based machine in late 2006. I do understand that my current Macs won't be outdated, but I'll still want a Macintel just because I like new stuff.
But now I'm thinking I want a laptop. Actually, I've always been planing to get a laptop, but before I figured I'd just get an iBook and use that in addition to my G5 iMac which I would have by next year. But since the switch and all, I figure I need something to hold me over until at least late 2006, at which time I will get the Macintel. If I do get a PowerBook, I'll be fine with the iMac G4 as my main desktop for a little longer, since the PowerBook can relieve the iMac from some of it's duties. I do like speed and stuff, but I don't need a crazy pro system realistically, one reason a G5 Tower is not for me (also, all-in-ones appeal to me). Yes upgrading is harder on all-in-ones, but I usually get a new computer at least every 2-3 years.
I would keep both my current iMacs any route I go. If I get the laptop, it can go in my room or where ever, something that's really great (well duh, it's a laptop!).
Anyway, feel free to ask questions and stuff, I would like to know what other longtime Mac users would do in my situation. I can afford up to $2,400 come the end of summer (August), which depending on what I decide, is when I would purchase something.
(The PowerBook would be a 15" Superdrive with 1GB or RAM and an 80GB hard-drive. If I did the iMac, it would be the 2.0GHz 20")
My current setup: 17" iMac G4 1GHz running Tiger as my main machine. 512 MB RAM and 80 GB HD. Overall runs great, but it is starting to show its age (2 years one month as of now). I understand that a simple $60 could get me some more RAM, and would really help things.
I also have a G3 iMac which is the extra computer my dad uses from games and email. That doesn't see much use, but runs really well for a 5 year old computer.
So, my dilemma is, what do I get next?! It's between a PowerBook or an iMac right now. A few things I must consider though:
Before all this Intel stuff, I was just going to buy a nice top o' the line G5 20" iMac around next spring. However, that would be stupid, because I mind as well wait to get an Intel based machine in late 2006. I do understand that my current Macs won't be outdated, but I'll still want a Macintel just because I like new stuff.
But now I'm thinking I want a laptop. Actually, I've always been planing to get a laptop, but before I figured I'd just get an iBook and use that in addition to my G5 iMac which I would have by next year. But since the switch and all, I figure I need something to hold me over until at least late 2006, at which time I will get the Macintel. If I do get a PowerBook, I'll be fine with the iMac G4 as my main desktop for a little longer, since the PowerBook can relieve the iMac from some of it's duties. I do like speed and stuff, but I don't need a crazy pro system realistically, one reason a G5 Tower is not for me (also, all-in-ones appeal to me). Yes upgrading is harder on all-in-ones, but I usually get a new computer at least every 2-3 years.
I would keep both my current iMacs any route I go. If I get the laptop, it can go in my room or where ever, something that's really great (well duh, it's a laptop!).
Anyway, feel free to ask questions and stuff, I would like to know what other longtime Mac users would do in my situation. I can afford up to $2,400 come the end of summer (August), which depending on what I decide, is when I would purchase something.
(The PowerBook would be a 15" Superdrive with 1GB or RAM and an 80GB hard-drive. If I did the iMac, it would be the 2.0GHz 20")
