I'm starting medical school in the fall, and looking to get a laptop to replace my iMac DV (400 MHz, 128 MB RAM, OS 9.2) that I bought in January of 2000. For what I currently do with the computer (usual email, web browsing, word processing, and digital photo editing), the iMac is actually almost sufficient except for it's small amount of RAM. The photo editing is a bit slow, but I'm not working with huge files so it's usable. So that makes me lean towards the iBook.
BUT. I'm slightly concerned about investing in a computer for the next 3-4 years that is already the only computer in Apple's line to still use the G3 processor. To be short, what it sort of comes down to is that the Powerbook costs 33% more than an iBook. Will it be usable an extra year for a medium user like myself? Of course I would appreciate the better screen and faster performance, but not sure I can justify the extra money if it's not likely to outlast the iBook in terms of becoming obsolete. Prices and specifications: iBook: $1932 700 MHz G3 640 MB RAM 20 GB HD 512 K L2 cache 100 MHz system bus combo drive AirPort card ATI Mobility RADEON 16 MB 12.1" screen 1024X768 PowerBook: $2585 667 MHz G4 512 MB RAM 30 GB HD 1 MB L3 cache 133 MHz system bus combo drive AirPort card PC card slot ATI Mobility RADEON 7500 32 MB 15.2" screen 1280X854 -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
