[P1] To iBook or not to iBook

[paulatx1 at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/16/2002 6:52:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, matt at temp555.com writes:

> I have an ibook in it's box preparing to go back to the store tomorrow. 
> I've pretty much decided that I just don't need it, though technically 
> I can afford to keep it. The question is should I? I've got a 933 
> Powermac already and I'm a bit put off that I didn't wait for the dual 
> processor g4's to become standard. As for the ibook It seems like a 
> great little system, I went for the midrange 800 Mhz model. Maybe I'm 
> overlooking how useful it could be. Also I'm concerned that we might 
> see changes to either the ibok or the powerbook in the coming months 
> that might leave me a bit miffed I didn't wait to purchase an 
> even-more-updated-model. Should it stay or should it go?
> 
> I use the G4 for music/graphics/webdev etc a general all purpose 
> machine, how might the ibook better fit into my current 
> setup?

Hmnnn...well you COULD always wait for a "better" machine.  I guarantee you  you will be waiting  year  after year   because there will ALWAYS be a better one coming out.  
Nobody buys a Mac because they NEED it.  They buy a Mac because they DESERVE to have the best computer in the world. 
You know...there is no such thing as having too many computers in the house.
Until you own an iBook, you will not beleive how incredible it is  to pick it up and take it whereever you want to go...the library, the coffeeshop, a meeting (they are great to take minutes on).  Durable, sturdy, you NEED one.
And...should you take this machine back...well...some of us will pray for your soul.
There must have been a reason you bought it in the first place.  Did it speak to you from the shelf?  Open that box  and do the right thing!
               Paula, you can never have too many computers, Rutledge