Hi all-
I have been convinced, despite the intel transition, that now is a good time to buy a 12inch powerbook since I will not be needing anything faster than what they offer now, plus I need it when I start at yale this fall and they recommend a newer computer.
Now- I currently have the original TiBook which I'm planning on handing down (?) to my mom, but the fan is quite loud and noisy and irritating! I have a little 'prop up' thing that has a fan on it, so it is at an angle, but still it comes on even when just web browsing.
So.... a few questions.
1. Does the current Powerbook's fan come on as often? Does it get just as hot?
2. Is it realistic burning DVDs with a 12inch powerbook? Is it ridiculously slow or is it usable? I noticed that it is now 8x which means that its a lot faster than previous models?
3. Is it worth buying an external monitor (LCD) for inside use, say for my dorm room? I do do some video editing and such which makes the powerbook seem a little tiny.
4. Do you think that the current 'completed' style of the powerbook, that has been through various revisions and updates ensure that various bugs/quirks have been ironed out?
5. Does Tiger improve the powerbook? Does it require more CPU? Is the powerbook processor adequate for running Tiger, iMovie, Final Cut Pro? (I don't use final cut THAT much, plus at my college they probably have much better professional editing suites anyway.. which is my logic)
Any advice on these points I would REALLY appreciate. I basically want a stable machine that works smoothlly for internet, email, word processing, runs quietly (so it doesn't start buzzing in the middle of a large library..) and do some final cut/DVD burning when I need it..
THANKS!!
And anyone think that I should drop everything and wait for intel in 2006/7 (powerbooks would be even later no?)
I have been convinced, despite the intel transition, that now is a good time to buy a 12inch powerbook since I will not be needing anything faster than what they offer now, plus I need it when I start at yale this fall and they recommend a newer computer.
Now- I currently have the original TiBook which I'm planning on handing down (?) to my mom, but the fan is quite loud and noisy and irritating! I have a little 'prop up' thing that has a fan on it, so it is at an angle, but still it comes on even when just web browsing.
So.... a few questions.
1. Does the current Powerbook's fan come on as often? Does it get just as hot?
2. Is it realistic burning DVDs with a 12inch powerbook? Is it ridiculously slow or is it usable? I noticed that it is now 8x which means that its a lot faster than previous models?
3. Is it worth buying an external monitor (LCD) for inside use, say for my dorm room? I do do some video editing and such which makes the powerbook seem a little tiny.
4. Do you think that the current 'completed' style of the powerbook, that has been through various revisions and updates ensure that various bugs/quirks have been ironed out?
5. Does Tiger improve the powerbook? Does it require more CPU? Is the powerbook processor adequate for running Tiger, iMovie, Final Cut Pro? (I don't use final cut THAT much, plus at my college they probably have much better professional editing suites anyway.. which is my logic)
Any advice on these points I would REALLY appreciate. I basically want a stable machine that works smoothlly for internet, email, word processing, runs quietly (so it doesn't start buzzing in the middle of a large library..) and do some final cut/DVD burning when I need it..
THANKS!!
And anyone think that I should drop everything and wait for intel in 2006/7 (powerbooks would be even later no?)