Comments on: PowerBook dilemma

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 13:57:15 +0000

Well, now’s the time for all good PowerBook users…

http://www.apple.com/powerbook/index15.html

I will probably order a 15″ model, loaded, later today. YES! I like it: a bit faster and a price drop. Way to go.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 28 Jan 2005 19:02:55 +0000

David: of course. I always buy AppleCare and yes, that helps. And, undoubtedly I’ll have this older PowerBook around for the break-in/breakdown period if there is one so I can go back to it if need be.

Okay, you’ve given me confidence: Bring on the G5 PowerBook!

By: David N.

David N. — Fri, 28 Jan 2005 14:27:29 +0000

not all 1.0’s area problem. i have had them a few times without issues. Also, AppleCare is your friend and, just don’t buy it the same day it is released, wait a few weeks to see if serious issues are reported. In most cases the issues come up pretty quickly.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 28 Jan 2005 11:30:37 +0000

On the other hand, version1.0 of a new computer can be troublesome… and expensive. Argh!

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 23:48:59 +0000

The rumor sites are all pumped up today about the new PowerBooks being G5s. Oh boy, glad I waited. Or, whatever, we’ll soon see.

By: David N.

David N. — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:32:13 +0000

A Vaio then perhaps ;-)

As I mentioned earlier, aside from speed and HD, keep an eye on the video card of a new PB, if it has more memory or better chip this will make an important difference in Tiger.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:08:16 +0000

After sleeping on it I’m pretty sure it’s a new 15″ PowerBook, either on the Apple price list or from Apple (new model). The price list extends past what will surely be the release date so let’s see what the new models bring besides faster G4s and HDs and go from there. If the speed bump isn’t quite worth it then it’s the price list and maybe the big screen. If it is, then just the PB and the screen if I ever sell any Apple stock.

All of this can change at any moment… of course. Keep those new options coming in. Except of course, a Dell running XP. Ugh.

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 02:31:48 +0000

Option 3 sounds ideal. But don’t tell your wife I said that.

By: David N.

David N. — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 00:28:31 +0000

Allow your wife to hook up to that screen too, every once in a while ;-) Might safe your marriage :-)

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:38:40 +0000

At the moment, the winner is a 15″ PowerBook to simply replace what I have. How I buy it: current model on the Apple employee price list or whatever is coming out next is the next decision.

I’m swayed both ways:

1. Go with the price list to save some money and use that money to get a nice 20″ flat screen.

2. Go with the newer, undoubtedly faster one as it will do more of what I’m buying the new computer for: faster processing of apps like GarageBand.

There is an option 3 which is to go with a new one AND get the screen. The problem with that one is that i may lose my wife in the process.

Hmmm, let’s see…