[iBook] Decision making help requested

[David Harris]

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