sell powerbook 1.5 and buy macbook?

[leewar]

Hi all
Have been a reader of macrumors for a while and been the proud owner of a 15 inch powerbook 1.5ghz with 1gig ram since its release. Have watched the move to intel with interest and wondered whether now would be the right time to make the move?
Am interested in the macbook for portability reasons, to be honest, wouldn't use the full capability of a pro as use mail, itunes, safari/firefox etc. though I do use aperture and photoshop from time to time. Wondered what everyone's experiences were in terms of speed jump between a 1.5 ghz powerbook and the macbook? Don't worry, won't start a debate on the matte/gloss screen debate!
Thanks for your help in advance!

 

[jTreu]

if you use PS a lot and can wait to upgrade id say stick with your PB for a little longer until PS goes universal.

 

[jjmaximum]

I've got the same PB you do and while I would like to upgrade, I haven't had any real reason too. Just remember the longer you wait the better (and cheaper) your new PB will be!

 

[fivetoadsloth]

well. it sounds like amacbook would fit your needs EXCEPT aperture only runs when the macbook has its ram amaxed at 2 gigs and even than runs slower than the sleeping sloth. I use mine for photoshop alot and it runs but i cant wait for cs3 (universal). Iy you use aperture Alot than you might want to go pro. the macbook otherwise sounds perfect.

 

[davidjearly]

well. it sounds like amacbook would fit your needs EXCEPT aperture only runs when the macbook has its ram amaxed at 2 gigs and even than runs slower than the sleeping sloth. I use mine for photoshop alot and cit runs but i cant wait for cs3 (universal). Iy you use aperture Alot than you might want to go pro. the macbook otherwise sounds perfect.

What crass! Aperture 1.5 runs absolutely fine on my MB with 1GB Ram.
Thats using .NEF raw files and JPEGS.

The MB would easily suit your needs.

David

 

[fivetoadsloth]

What crass! Aperture 1.5 runs absolutely fine on my MB with 1GB Ram.
Thats using .NEF raw files and JPEGS.

The MB would easily suit your needs.

David

i have no used 1.5 on a macbook but something must be alot better. 1 sure went slow on the macbook i used it on, i dont have it on mine, sorry if i am mistaken.

 

[twoodcc]

Hi all
Have been a reader of macrumors for a while and been the proud owner of a 15 inch powerbook 1.5ghz with 1gig ram since its release. Have watched the move to intel with interest and wondered whether now would be the right time to make the move?
Am interested in the macbook for portability reasons, to be honest, wouldn't use the full capability of a pro as use mail, itunes, safari/firefox etc. though I do use aperture and photoshop from time to time. Wondered what everyone's experiences were in terms of speed jump between a 1.5 ghz powerbook and the macbook? Don't worry, won't start a debate on the matte/gloss screen debate!
Thanks for your help in advance!

well i sold my pb for a macbook, and even though i miss the casing of the pb, as far as performance, this macbook rocks!

 

[Xeem]

Personally, I'd keep the PB, at least until Photoshop CS3 is released. The Macbook obviously has a better processor (two of them, no less), but the PB's much better GPU will make up for that in some situations anyway. I'd wait until CS3 is out and the Macbook has a Core 2 Duo, and then make the switch.

 

[yoda13]

I have the same computer as you, but with 2gig of ram and I am still holding on to mine for the time being....

I got the upgraded graphics card on mine too...I am planning on waiting until I cannot handle it anymore before I upgrade...

 

[macman2790]

if you have a problem with a glossy screen go for low end mbp

 

[brikeh]

Im in the same position but Im gonna hang on to my Powerbook for a little while since I dont like the MacBooks, I´ll prob end up buying a MBP. Just have to convince the girlfriend

 

[Abstract]

What crass! Aperture 1.5 runs absolutely fine on my MB with 1GB Ram.
Thats using .NEF raw files and JPEGS.

The MB would easily suit your needs.

David

No, I still agree with fivetoadsloth. Well, somewhat. It's faster than before, but really "fast." It just handles it "ok" with 2 GB. You don't need 2 GB to run it, but if you only have 1 GB, Aperture better be the only thing running.

With 2 GB, it'll fine ok.


Personally, I'd stick with the PowerBook until the MB gets a 2.33 MHz Yonah/Merom if I were you. You're in no desperate need, and the MacBook isn't that much smaller than the 15" PowerBook.

 

[w8ing4intelmacs]

Am interested in the macbook for portability reasons, to be honest, wouldn't use the full capability of a pro as use mail, itunes, safari/firefox etc. though I do use aperture and photoshop from time to time.

Then you probably don't use the full capability of your powerbook. So go ahead and sell now. When the MBP gets updated (probably MBP first, then maybe a month later, the MB will get updated), your powerbook will be worth even less. The C2D chips are only slightly faster than the CD chips, probably not even noticeable. You'll definitely see the difference switching to Intel though.

Good luck!