I'd go for the combo drive iBook myself, or, barring that, the DVD model.
You may not use these features NOW... but as people on this list CERTAINLY
know, you can get many years of faithful use out of a Powerbook, and at some
point they may come in handy. You can't beat CD-RWs for fast backups, and I
can envision a time when all software titles start to come out on DVDs
instead of CD ROM, so why not have all the options you can. I know those
who bought older Powerbooks without CD ROM drives are kicking themselves
now.
Just my $0.02
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Schwarz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Well, pretty soon, I'm thinking about retiring my PowerPC upgraded 540c
and
> save up for a new iBook.
>
> Here's my dilemma:
> Should I get the base iBook and add more RAM?
> Should I get the DVD or CD-RW iBook, not that I'd really use those
features?
>
> Should I get it from ClubMac, the Apple Store, or the MUG Store?
>
> What would I have to go through to get the educational discount (I think
> it's like $50 or so)?
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