[G4] iBook vs powerbook?

[rich northouse]

To:Chris,Jay and Robert,

Thanks much for the details on the powerbook vs ibook.  I appreciate 
your info.

rich


On Apr 6, 2005, at 10:46 PM, Chris Loehr wrote:

> Here is the differences in the current models YMMV on older models. 
> May not
> hold true in older models. This is based on stock models, not by 
> upgrading
>
> ibook polycarbonate case
> pb aluminum case
>
> Ibook 32mb vram
> PB 64mb vram
>
> ibook vga out
> pb mini dvi out
>
> ibook 256mb stock ram
> pb 512mb stock ram
>
> ibook no blue tooth
> pb blue tooth standard
>
> ibook open lid operation
> pb can be used in closed lid mode
>
> ibook video mirroring
> pb dual monitor capability
>
> ibook 30gb hard drive
> pb 60gb hard drive
>
> ibook 4200rpm hard drive
> pb 5400rpm hard drive
>
> ibook super drive only on  14" model
> pb super drive available on all models
>
> pb has faster processor than ibook
>
> ibook PC2100 ram
> pb PC2700 ram
>
> ibook 133mhz system bus
> pbook 167mhz system bus
>
> ibook no audio line in
> pb audio line in
>
> ibook supposedly longer batter life
>
> ibook slightly heavier than pb
>
> pb has one more key on keyboard
>
> ibook 4x superdrive
> pb 8x superdrive
>
> ibook no sudden motion sensor
> pb has sudden motion sensor
>
> ibook no scrolling trackpad
> pb scrolling trackpad
>
>
>
>
> "Yesterday it worked. Today it is not working. Windows is like that."
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: rich northouse
> Date: 04/06/05 17:44:49
> To: A place to discuss Apple's G4 computers.
> Subject: [G4] iBook vs powerbook?
>
>> Hi folks,
>
> I am considering purchasing an Apple notebook computer. Can someone
> explain what the differences are between an iBook and a Powerbook?
>
> Thanks,
>
> rich
>
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