[iBook] Re: Decision making help requested

[tobias]

Jean-Paul,

Because of several Apple motherboard and HD problems in various (carefully
treated) Powerbooks I'd go with the one with warranty, the iBook.

If the Powerbook had warranty left (and only then could you buy AppleCare!)
I'd go with the Powerbook, for sure. You may check if there is another
insurance that covers everything incl. HD and motherboard. That would tip
the scale in favour of the Powerbook too.

Good luck!

-tobias.


On 30.04.05 22:45, Jean-Paul Thuot <fearsome.orange at gmail.com> 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