[iBook] upgrade hard drive to 60gig?. . the plot thickens

[Allan Hise]

On Thu, 10 Mar 2005, Laura Bruce wrote:

> Apple have assured me of a no-hassle refund.
>
> However, there are no 12" iBooks in stock with a 60GB hard drive. I
> wouldn't be able to take one home Saturday if I flew to London.
>
> So it's decison time.
>
> A 12" G4 with 512 RAM and a 60 GB hardrive =3D =A3789.
>
> A 14" iBook with the 60 GB hard drive (standard) + =A350 for 512 RAM =3D =
 =A3949.
>
> Which is more serious money.
>
> I do find the screen a wee bit small on the 12". Should I bust the
> bank and get the bigger iBook? Is it worth nearly =A3150 more?
>
> Alternately, I can place my order on-line and have a 12" with my
> desired spec next week =A340 more than I paid originally.
>
> It's a tough call. Any suggestions?
>

If you plan on high mobility with your iBook, go for the smaller screen.
Much easier to lug.

If the iBook is your main computer, get the 14"

Allan