I would like to either get an iBook, eMac, or Mac Mini. I would love to have a computer on my bed surfing the net (iBook) but then I might want more power (eMac or Mac Mini). Im sick of sitting at my desk. but the eMac is the 2nd cheapest and has a built in monitor and more power. Mac mini is the most affordable. ARGH cant make up my mind. Any suggestions?
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wha???????? i tried for a free iPod and got craploads of spam (gmail) so i had to abandon that email and get a new 1.
Lopez.T.H. said:
He's talking about this: Link to Apple.com
At least in the States, Apple is offering a discount involving a free or discounted iPod with purchase of certain computer models.
I dont need an ipod. i got a shuffle. how discounted can these computers be? if its more than $200 im in. but otherwise no.
I NEED MORE THAN $120! The friggin iBook i want is about $1000. $900 with student/teacher discount. And i dont want to sell my PC.
Lopez.T.H. said:
well then FRIGGIN start saving. So $900.00 for the ibook, take off the 120-130 for the mini, thats 820 or so, which is close to 200 bucks off the original price, not too bad. And with your first post...
An emac or mac mini isn't going to be much more powerful than an ibook. The mac mini is basically an ibook in desktop form. emac being more powerful with the better graphics card and faster HDD. But it sounds like you want an ibook anyway, if you can't afford a new one, get a used one or a refurb. Apple right now doesn't have any refurbed ibooks, but just keep checking.
ibook is going to be as powerful as mac mini and almost as good as the emac
i just bought a 14" ibook for 1199 tax free in DE, i got a free printer and ipod too with that so when i do the rebates and sell those on ebay it'll end up costing me $1000
i just bought a 14" ibook for 1199 tax free in DE, i got a free printer and ipod too with that so when i do the rebates and sell those on ebay it'll end up costing me $1000
I browsed on apple.com and chose out my ibook and the airport experss and a couple uprades. And its the iBook G4 1.2GHz 12inch. I dont need a bigger screen. i just surf the net listen to my iTunes chat via AIM and some other instant messaging programs. I will mostly be dong schoolwork on it. I found either a refurbished or used one i dont know. can somebody please check this out.
http://stores.nextag.com/bigdeals4y...?nxtg=2e669_8BFCC20903DBD8F2&product=66008678
^ long link
http://stores.nextag.com/bigdeals4y...?nxtg=2e669_8BFCC20903DBD8F2&product=66008678
^ long link
Will the new upgraded iBooks be any cheaper than the Power PC ones? And are the iBook G4's CD-Drives slot loaded or do they pop out? <- I was looking at the Mac MINI.
If you want/need portability, than the iBook is your best option.
If that is not the case then go with the eMac (better performance, expandable, includes monitor/keyboard/mouse, etc...)
If that is not the case then go with the eMac (better performance, expandable, includes monitor/keyboard/mouse, etc...)
Lopez.T.H. said:
Actually, I did- I just missed the post where you decided to go with the iBook G4 (Darn, no scrolling wheel on my Apple optical mouse). Enjoy your new iBook.
I found that iBook for $790.. Too good to be true for a
G4 iBook 1.2GHz
256RAM
Combo Drive
30GB HDD
Built-in AirPort
Basic model huh?
Is that a good price or not? The iBook on apple.com has all of that with a $100 student discount.
G4 iBook 1.2GHz
256RAM
Combo Drive
30GB HDD
Built-in AirPort
Basic model huh?
Is that a good price or not? The iBook on apple.com has all of that with a $100 student discount.
I dont know I emailed the sender. They did not give me a direct answer. They said well heres the letter they sent me
the ibook is brand new in the original box, factory box, newer open or used.
the ibook have paper for 2 years international warranty.the price is so low because our agecy inport this ibooks directly from Japan.
for shipping our agency use Express Delivery Shipping www.eds-shipping,com , the delivery time will take about 3 days and for payment wire transfer
we will ship the ibook from Romania
if you are interested to buy from us please reply
best regards
Yea...... Im not too sure what all that meant. Link to the site
http://stores.nextag.com/bigdeals4y...?nxtg=33267_4A128C5BD6DCA8C7&product=66008678
Its a long link. Tell me what you people think about it.
the ibook is brand new in the original box, factory box, newer open or used.
the ibook have paper for 2 years international warranty.the price is so low because our agecy inport this ibooks directly from Japan.
for shipping our agency use Express Delivery Shipping www.eds-shipping,com , the delivery time will take about 3 days and for payment wire transfer
we will ship the ibook from Romania
if you are interested to buy from us please reply
best regards
Yea...... Im not too sure what all that meant. Link to the site
http://stores.nextag.com/bigdeals4y...?nxtg=33267_4A128C5BD6DCA8C7&product=66008678
Its a long link. Tell me what you people think about it.
I was reading all about an iBook on apples website. And i like how the casing is made of polycarbonate <- (uhh incorect spelling.) matereals, the stuff used in bulletproof glass. I can understand that because schools are using them. My little sister goes to a grade school where she got 1. Its not as good as that G4 i think its a G3. 700Mhz 128 RAM. Thats 4 times less MHz than my PC. Which is 2.8GHz. And i want to buy an AirPort for wireless internet.
Ummmm.....
Comparing MHz on a Mac and a PC is like comparing apples and bar stools. My 1.2GHz iBook absolutely flies compared to my parents' 2.4GHz Celeron so don't think that MHz or GHz can really be compared across systems.
Oh, and you got the spelling of Polycarbonate correct, it was materials that you misspelt.
Have fun saving for your iBook, if you can get the education discount and the free iPod mini it's a damn good deal. You can sell the mini on eBay (if you can stand to part with it after seeing it - it's far prettier and more useful than a shuffle) and get some more money back.
Comparing MHz on a Mac and a PC is like comparing apples and bar stools. My 1.2GHz iBook absolutely flies compared to my parents' 2.4GHz Celeron so don't think that MHz or GHz can really be compared across systems.
Oh, and you got the spelling of Polycarbonate correct, it was materials that you misspelt.
Have fun saving for your iBook, if you can get the education discount and the free iPod mini it's a damn good deal. You can sell the mini on eBay (if you can stand to part with it after seeing it - it's far prettier and more useful than a shuffle) and get some more money back.
Yea.. All i have to save is another $600 to be safe with tax and all. And the AirPort Express. It will be almost like a "permanent" connection. But I will take it with me when I have to. Im gonna love that computer. I have never had a laptop with wireless internet. Just gotta get my ass working. And I dont think Im gonna have a hard time giving up the Mini. I never really liked the mini iPods, just the shuffle and the 20 - 40 GB ones.
That $780 iBook I found. The sender sent me another message I asked if the machines were in the jappanese language. No, but they had Windows XP on them. Im gonna have my iBook ordered soon. Or could I go to the Apple store in the local mall and ask for the iBook I ordered online. (the same specs).