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Upgrading from Powerbook... Good time to buy?

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mgnnmr

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I'm convinced that my 12" Powerbook G4 is never going to die, but I've decided to make the jump to a MBP.

I know there are no official rumours about an October/ November refresh, but I'm interested to hear others' opinions.

Thanks!
 
mgnnmr said:
I'm convinced that my 12" Powerbook G4 is never going to die, but I've decided to make the jump to a MBP.

I know there are no official rumours about an October/ November refresh, but I'm interested to hear others' opinions.

Thanks!
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I would think so, but if you could wait for next spring (i wouldn't) there may be a refresh then. Its still a pretty good time to buy.
 
Now is probably a good time if you're going 15 or 17". If you're going for a 13" model I would wait a bit though as the next refresh may include an i3 or i5.
 
mgnnmr said:
I'm convinced that my 12" Powerbook G4 is never going to die, but I've decided to make the jump to a MBP.

I know there are no official rumours about an October/ November refresh, but I'm interested to hear others' opinions.

Thanks!
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I'm glad to hear there is someone else who is still using their 12" PowerBook. I love mine. Can't seem to kill it. I only use it for traveling now, but it's been 5 years and it's still going strong. Would love to get a newer traveling companion but can't think of a reason!
 
mgnnmr said:
I'm convinced that my 12" Powerbook G4 is never going to die, but I've decided to make the jump to a MBP.

I know there are no official rumours about an October/ November refresh, but I'm interested to hear others' opinions.

Thanks!
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We're about halfway between refreshes, it's now or waiting another 3-4 months.
 
One more thing...

GET A MBP! I know your power book is still chugging but you will LOVE your new MBP. You won't believe how fast it is, especially with an SSD. You'll wonder why you've waited so long... Do it. Do it.
 
Coming from a PowerBook, three years ago was a good time to buy. Anything you get now will be night'n'day diff from where you're at.

I liked the advice above too though, if you're in for a 13" then hang on a bit longer; what's a few more months now after all this time?!
 
Merkava_4 said:
I'm wondering at which point Apple will address the sharp
palm rest area that everybody keeps complaining about. :)
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Haha wow I am surprised you brought this up. That annoys me about my mbp, but because my macbook air is so thin, I don't suffer from that with that computer!

OP: I would say now is a great time. Like others said it will be night and day (I came from a powerbook G4 12").
 
mgnnmr said:
I'm convinced that my 12" Powerbook G4 is never going to die, but I've decided to make the jump to a MBP.

I know there are no official rumours about an October/ November refresh, but I'm interested to hear others' opinions.

Thanks!
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I've got a rev C 12" PB too that is still running (maxed the memory to 1.25 gb and new 160gb HD was installed a yr ago after the OEM started failing) although it is not my primary machine. I primarily use a self-made Win7 desktop now and use the PB during travel and bedroom browsing. It's pretty slow with flash intensive sites and sluggish in general. I'm holding out for Sandy Bridge which is to be released by intel in early 2011 for both desktop and mobile. Hopefully, Apple can put them in a MBP by next spring at the latest...
 
The current 15" i5 is a fantastic machine. You will not be disappointed with it (especially if you put a SSD in it).
 
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