PowerBook G4

[xgsrpg]

Hi,
I am thinking about purchasing a 15" or 17" PowerBook G4. I plan on playing games on them. However, looking at system requirements for games, they seem to be rather higher than Windows. For example, the beta Word of Warcraft needs a 1 GHz G4, which is close to the 1.5GHz G4 in the PB. I know the PB with 128MB of VRAM will play all current games, but how long will it last? Am I better off waiting for a G5 PowerBook? Also, I see that World of Warcraft (just a randomly picked game) needs 10.3 Panther. Do you think after Tiger is released, games will require Tiger? I would like the notebook to last at least a year, preferrably without needing to upgrade to Tiger (I might upgrade, but I want games and software to still work anyway just in case). Thanks

 

[Grimace]

Hi,
I am thinking about purchasing a 15" or 17" PowerBook G4. I plan on playing games on them. However, looking at system requirements for games, they seem to be rather higher than Windows. For example, the beta Word of Warcraft needs a 1 GHz G4, which is close to the 1.5GHz G4 in the PB. I know the PB with 128MB of VRAM will play all current games, but how long will it last? Am I better off waiting for a G5 PowerBook? Also, I see that World of Warcraft (just a randomly picked game) needs 10.3 Panther. Do you think after Tiger is released, games will require Tiger? I would like the notebook to last at least a year, preferrably without needing to upgrade to Tiger (I might upgrade, but I want games and software to still work anyway just in case). Thanks

1. You are not better off waiting for a G5 Powerbook - it is likely 12 months away.
2. Panther wasn't just released - give game makers 6-8 months after Tiger is released before they require it. (Release of Tiger is not due for at minimum another 6 months.
3. A new Powerbook will last you 4+ years will excellent performance. You will never be forced to upgrade to Tiger - the apps you are worried about not working with Panther aren't even made yet. You are *way* too ahead of yourself.

Buy now!!

 

[xgsrpg]

Thanks for the help! I plan to purchase my new PowerBook within a couple days. I can't wait!