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New macbook or maxed out powerbook?

  • New macbook

    Votes: 21 87.5%
  • Maxed out powerbook

    Votes: 3 12.5%

  • Total voters
    24
  • Poll closed .

sam10685

macrumors 68000
Original poster
I should have asked this a while ago. Would you rather get a brand new low-end macbook with no build-to-order options or completely max out a 1.33 Ghz G4 powerbook? (7200 rpm HDD, 1.25 ghz ram...)
 
Kind of depends what you are going to be doing with it. The MacBook is several times faster and more "futureproof" than the Powerbook.
 
I must have the most macs on here, I buy a new one every few months, i have had 3 macbooks and all the powerbooks, myself for my needs the macbook is perfect for my needs, the powerbook was soo hot, I am buying another next week🙄
 
$$$

i would say the answer is based on price.

if you could get a maxed out PB for say $500, i'd choose it over the macbook. otherwise, not.
 
There really isnt a point in buying a powerbook at this point in the game unless you just love PPC. Go for the Macbook

I already own the powerbook. 12" screen and 1.33 Ghz G4. I just want to know if i should keep it and massively upgrade it or get a macbook. (I need to keep the powerbook anyway.)
 
Yeah, but you wouldn't believe what people are paying for PB-G4's on Craigslist. I sold a 15'' 1.25GHz one for $750. Macs definitely hold their value well.
 
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