Sweet, thats the model I would get. David. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "G-Books" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 2:04 AM Subject: Re: Apple iBook G4 or PowerBook G4?
> The TiBook may look nice when you get it, but maybe not so nice after a > while. TiBooks have a problem with scratches (one of my friends has > one and all around the palm rest on the case there are scratches, just > from normal use. he is very displeased). Also, there is the problem > with AirPort (that is, if you are going to use AirPort) the titanium > case blocks the signals more on the Tibook than any other powerbook or > iBook (the iBook appears to be the best with airport). I speak proudly > of the iBook G4 (I am typing from mine right here) I purchased the > low-end G4 powerbook just for the added G4 power (iBook g4 800Mhz 12" > but no airport card) and it works quite nicely. Though, I don't think > you can go wrong either way. > > -- > Andrew > A Mac Freak > > On Jan 20, 2004, at 7:42 PM, Frank P. Eigler wrote: > > > Three thumbs up for the TiBook. I've had mine for just over half a year > > and I love it. > > > > One comment - get the fastest one you can (1GHz) I think, and with a > > combo > > drive (if you need it). It sometimes feels a bit slow (maybe due to the > > 4200 drive?). Aside from RAM, PowerBook after market is $$$$. > > > > Since the Airport issue will come up - I've had no problems from the > > front > > yard to the back (appx 150'+;Belkin wireless router on the second > > floor, > > near the rear of the building; regular airport card installed). Oh > > yeah - > > get the airport card included if you can ;-) > > > > .and get a set of screen protectors. They're highly reflective, but I > > was > > soooo annoyed at seeing keyboard marks on the screen all the time. > > > > On Wed, 21 Jan 2004, David George Hogg wrote: > > > >> Hi all, > >> I am considering buying a new G4 laptop, I am either going to get > >> a used > >> TiBook G4 15.2" or a new iBook G4, could anyone with experience of > >> either of > >> these machines provide me with some info. I know the iBook is faster > >> but I > >> really like the look of the TiBook, and an AlBook is too $$$$ before > >> anyone > >> asks. > >> David. > > -- > > Non Illegitimi Carborundum > > > > -- > > 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/> > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > >> The Think Different Store > > http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > -- > 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/> > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > >The Think Different Store > http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
