So i Decided

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12-15-2005, 08:47 PM
Ripped85

So i Decided

So i decided to go with the 15" Powerbook...it'll be my first Apple. I'm basically using the net, working on my website and playing WoW on it...and a lot of wireless Internet.
12-15-2005, 09:17 PM
mynameis

Good choice, I am too abusive to my laptops to every justify spending that much :(
12-15-2005, 09:48 PM
Ripped85

thank god someone said good choice..i was hoping for that and not.."it's not worth it" kinda thing lol.
12-15-2005, 10:02 PM
mynameis

Its really the sweet spot for Apple laptops. 1024x768 resolution on the iBooks and 12in PB sucks, then the 17in is just too big IMO.
12-16-2005, 01:51 AM
pudad

wait dude. Why not wait for the intel based pbooks?
12-16-2005, 02:35 AM
Ashpool

Quote:

Originally Posted by pudad

wait dude. Why not wait for the intel based pbooks?

They've been out for years.

It's called a Thinkpad :p
12-16-2005, 03:45 AM
Ripped85

lol...well i wouldn't get a first version of a new apple..too many bugs and ****...i figure..i'd keep this for a year or so, either sell it or something and pick up the new one down the line.
12-16-2005, 04:30 AM
PCJ

I hope you like OSX. I tried to, but couldn't :(
12-16-2005, 12:45 PM
Ripped85

I used it before, not so bad...change could be fun. I have a desktop with XP, so it's not like i'll be "stuck" with it.
12-16-2005, 01:26 PM
rock

Intel-based Mac laptops probably won't be out for another year (conservatively) or 6 months at the least.

I personally played with one of those recently while staying with a friend -- very nice.
12-16-2005, 01:27 PM
Ripped85

good to hear..makes me feel better..i'm going to the mall in an hour to pick it up..gonna get it with the 7200rpm HD, but ordering RAM for it over newegg since apple rips you off
12-16-2005, 07:32 PM
mynameis

Quote:

Originally Posted by rock

Intel-based Mac laptops probably won't be out for another year (conservatively) or 6 months at the least.

I personally played with one of those recently while staying with a friend -- very nice.

Rumor has it that the Intel iBooks are going to be released at Mac World Expo in January.
12-17-2005, 12:28 AM
Ripped85

Well i bought the PB:

100GB 7200 rpm HD (Apple uses Hitachi)
1GB RAM (1 stick)
128MB ATI gfx card
15"

I plugged the laptop in, filled out some stuff, it basically set itself up, found the wireless network in my house and that was it. It updated itself, took about 5 minutes..dloaded over 400MB worth of updates and that was it. Sound is great, screen is beautiful, i watched a few movie trailers and it was better than my CRT by far.
I had the laptop on my lap for about 2 hours today, didn't get hot what so ever and quiet as a...quiet baby.

All in all..glad i went with it.