Hi: I'd opt for the new iBook, but the Powerbook is a great choice because of the software (are you sure no Bluetooth in the iBook?). I love the portability and power. Still, the Powerbook with a combo drive is a practical choice. David On Apr 30, 2005, at 6:52 AM, Jean-Paul Thuot wrote: > Hi all, > > I have an opportunity that I need some help with. Here are the two > computers I could buy: > > 15" Powerbook (1+ year old, no extended Applecare) > 1Ghz CPU > 768mb RAM > 60Gb HD > Combo drive > Bluetooth, AP Extreme, 800mb Firewire etc. > A bunch of (legal) software, MS Office, Photoshop CS etc. > > or brand new: > > 12" iBook > 1.25 Ghz CPU > 768mb RAM > 60Gb HD > Combo drive > AP Extreme, 400mb Firewire etc. > > They are both the same price: $1300 USD, where I am living right now > (Taiwan). My friend (whose Powerbook it is) would take payments, > whereas the new iBook would need me to come up with the dough all at > once. > > I don't have all the money at this moment, so the Powerbook is looking > very attractive. It's in excellent condition, my friend has babied it > and has had no problems with it. In fact, he's just bought the same > iBook as listed above and when we tested opening various apps etc. on > both systems, it seemed like the Powerbook was snappier in many cases. > > The heaviest usage my new system will experience is when I'm making > home movies, and Garageband composition. > > I don't move around a lot with my current iBook, so the larger size > may be less of a problem than one might think. > > The only thing that really puts me off is the lack of warranty on the > Powerbook. > > What say all of you? I'd really appreciate your perspective on this. > > Jean-Paul