okies... it's another PB vs ibook thread but i need help..

[18thTomorrow]

512 is cool, but just remember to get it from crucial.com instead of BTO in the apple store.

 

[bluemoon]

err... sorry again... got 1 major question... after we buy an PB, we can't upgrade the HD anymore? must i do it when i order it or can i buy it later? and if i buy the ibook, will i be able to use those features in Tiger like widgets (i think that's the name) in the dashboard? i dun care much for the visual effect but more so of the features... the Mac evangelist oso said that the ibook is more sturdy and can withstand more knocks, in case i wanna throw my laptop at someone or something..

 

[TreeHugger]

err... sorry again... got 1 major question... after we buy an PB, we can't upgrade the HD anymore? must i do it when i order it or can i buy it later? and if i buy the ibook, will i be able to use those features in Tiger like widgets (i think that's the name) in the dashboard? i dun care much for the visual effect but more so of the features... the Mac evangelist oso said that the ibook is more sturdy and can withstand more knocks, in case i wanna throw my laptop at someone or something..

widgets should work but i think you will not be able to enjoy the new visuals.

You can upgrade the harddrive later BUT it will void youre warranty (or so I have heard). I would just let Apple do the upgrade when you order.

I think both ibooks and powerbooks are sturdy. Maybe people are just more afraid for their powerbooks because they cost so much more and try to treat them more delicately.

 

[bluemoon]

widgets should work but i think you will not be able to enjoy the new visuals.

You can upgrade the harddrive later BUT it will void youre warranty (or so I have heard). I would just let Apple do the upgrade when you order.

I think both ibooks and powerbooks are sturdy. Maybe people are just more afraid for their powerbooks because they cost so much more and try to treat them more delicately.

the mac evangelist testified that his ibook withstood drops from the table like 4 times without a scratch while his pb suffered a dent... maybe he does a test or something.... in any case, he wasnt supportive of the powerbook 12"1, saying that it isnt a true PB like the 15"1... after hearin from him, i was pretty much a ibook convert... hee.. but still.. a mac is an investment which i will wanna research and make sure it can last... sorry if i do get on people's nerves by asking so many questions.... ohoh.. and is the extended Applecare neccessary? i have the bad experience of visiting my laptop repairman like 3-4 times every year... but the applecare is really expensive...
since this laptop is gonna be my desktop replacement, really wanna make sure before i buy it and my mom kills me...

another thing i wanna ask if would buying ram from third parties void the warranty?