[P1] ibook processor

[Angus Wallace]

One of the best things about the new ibooks, is that they have a 512k 
Level 2 cache. (This is double that of the 800Mhz G4). In my opinion, 
this is the most significant difference between the two models.

Though I don't know for sure, I think that additional L2 cache would 
make a much larger difference than the 200 Mhz processor difference. 
I'd pip for the new one, I reckon. (but then if you just want to do 
general stuff, then it probably isn't an issue.)

  I have an 800Mhz G4, and it runs nicely. I do multitrack audio 
recording on it (8-10 tracks) without any problems. Of course, you'll 
definitely want more RAM (I put 640 in mine, and it bloody well wants 
it!  ;-)

Also, I believe some of the new ibooks come with a superdrive (?), if 
you can get one, you probably should - they'll be standard in 6-12 
months.

HTH,
-Angus

On 31/05/2004, at 12:00 PM, Robert Gunter wrote:

> Thanks for the links, Richard.
>
> So now the really tough decision...
>
> I could pick up the 800 mhz ibook G4 from the apple refurb site for 
> $850.  OR I could get a new 1Ghz ibook direct from apple with all the 
> upgrades I'd want (BT, AE, etc) for $1150.
>
> Anyone out there with qualitative experience with both the 800 mhz and 
> the 1 ghz models?  Is it worth spending 300 buck for the faster one?  
> I'm inclined to say yes, but $850 is VERY appealing.  I know that 
> they're both great machines...damn you apple for making my life so 
> hard!!! lol.
>
> Anyway, yeah...
>
> -Rob
>
>
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