The number of PowerBook vs. iBook threads

[CaptainCaveMann]

http://www.thinksecret.com/news/0501expo5.html

Well, that sucks. I was hopin for something better but ah well. At least we know when to expect the g5 PB!!

 

[Hemingray]

Well, that sucks. I was hopin for something better but ah well. At least we know when to expect the g5 PB!!

Yeah, no kidding. The 12" PowerBook will get 1.5GHz and a slightly faster hard drive. Woo. 🙄 Glad I went with the 12" iBook.

 

[mashinhead]

I just bought the iBook G4, because the PowerBook G4 is too close (except for the display) to the iBook G4 specifications.

I'm not saying the PowerBook G4 is bad, it just doesn't seem like a great deal like the iBook G4 does.

Exactly, this is an ongoing debate. I think everyone does think that the powerbook overall is better than the ibook, but thats not really the question. The question is: is it $600 better, and the answer is no. if you weigh the two primary factors, chip speed and ram. this only diff is .13 ghz. So unless DVI is and absolute necessity, I don't see how anyone can justify that extra $600 for the powerbook, for what is simply a marginal increase in speed, and i'm not simply referring to the processor speed. You get more speed, but not $600 dollars worth.

 

[CaptainCaveMann]

Exactly, this is an ongoing debate. I think everyone does think that the powerbook overall is better than the ibook, but thats not really the question. The question is: is it $600 better, and the answer is no. if you weigh the two primary factors, chip speed and ram. this only diff is .13 ghz. So unless DVI is and absolute necessity, I don't see how anyone can justify that extra $600 for the powerbook, for what is simply a marginal increase in speed, and i'm not simply referring to the processor speed. You get more speed, but not $600 dollars worth.

Well you have that awesome screen to in the PB if were talking about the 15 and 17 inch models. The 12 inch is far to close to the ib justify its price imho.

 

[florencevassy]

I agree...

To be honest, I probably only needed the ibook but I fell in love with the Powerbook. I think the 15" screen is easier on the eyes. I am hoping this computer will last several years and be worth the extra cost.

I totally agree most people i know with PB's dont use or need its entirety of features, ports, ect. But that 15inch screen!!!! 😱 A thing of beauty

 

[Jdm_rsx]

have you guys noticed the amount of powerbook and ibooks threads, disappearing since 1/10/2005 ?


looks like everyone just either bought a powerbook or a ibook...

cuz no updates...