Re; my opinion,the latest in bleeding edge is great for those useing the machines in business with tax incentive to write-off,but I would point out the latest I-books are still useing G3 processors and are really very capable machines. So I agree with go with your budget,shop for the best deal,and enjoy for years to come On Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at 06:59 AM, sr ferenczy wrote: > then all crazy computer geek ranting aside, she should buy what is in > her price range, and buy today. in the end, they are all still macs, > and hopefully she will love it. and if it fulfills her needs for work, > then it doesnt matter if geek-dom deems it "inadequate" ;) > > sandor > > On Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at 03:32 PM, Crazy Miz B of the Crazed > Cowboys wrote: > >> For someone just starting out, though, there's a gaping abyss between >> $1600 and $3000...roughly $1400! No matter how fantastic the G5, a) >> she can't wait, as her work is now....and b) it's too much money for >> her...