[X4U] Powerbook G4

[Kunga]

Yes i agree with Randy. And while this 1.25 GHz 15" AlBook from October 
'03 delivers still fairly acceptable performance, I'm sure the 1.67 GHz 
G4 will be much better. But if you need to do heavy video-DVD work, a 
dual G5 PowerMac is a MUST. But for all else the new 15" or 17" is fine 
for now. I'm spoiled on my dual 2 G5 for heavy lifting. While the 
PowerBook G4 is fine for light-non-multimedia stuff, I wouldn't want to 
have to rely on it for heavy multimedia creation work - only light 
multimedia, spreadsheets and writing.

k

On Feb 3, 2005, at 12:22 AM, Randy B.Singer wrote:

> Dominic Ibarra said:
>
>> What are everone's thoughts on the new Powerbooks? I have to purchase 
>> a
>> computer this week or I loose my company allowance. I had been
>> considering...a PC! until these new Powerbooks came out to save the
>> day. Does this delay G5 iterations or add to the rumors?
>
>
> According to the news stories I read today, the current G5 processor
> isn't suitable for laptop use.  While it has very nice energy saving
> capabilities built-in, it's too big and it runs too hot.  Apple will 
> have
> to wait for IBM to come up with a G5 chip that is smaller and which 
> runs
> cooler. (And supposedly IBM is working hard on exactly such a chip.) 
> Most
> of the articles seem to think that we won't see a G5 Powerbook until 
> 2006.
>
> However, I really don't see what all the fuss is about.  My 12-inch G4
> PowerBook is a jewel.  It's plenty powerful, full featured, and
> marvelously portible.  And now all of the PowerBooks are faster.  
> What's
> not to like?
>
>
>
> Randy B. Singer
> Co-Author of: The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th and 6th editions)
>
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