Re: Laptop Research Request
- From: Jack <jackfm@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:16:54 +0000 (UTC)
-hh <recscuba_google@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Just listed this for Tom, but I figure its worth a new thread, to
> perhaps keep it from getting too lost.
> Its open to all trolls with too much time on their hands :-)
> Or anyone else with even a passing interest, for that matter.
> I'd like to see a comparison of the 12" iBook versus the two 12"
> PowerBook models (ie, both the Combo and the SD models, please).
> Yes, I expect the conclusion to be "The 12" PB is overpriced", but
> instead of broad hand-waving, I'd like it to be baselined by the
> similar-but-not-identical 12" iBook, with a detailed list of each
> noteworthy feature difference and some reaonably sane SWAG as to its
> supposed dollar value so that a notional price roll-up can be done to
> look at it from a "value" standpoint. For example, 40GB vs 60GB hard
> drive is roughly $50, based on Apple's BTO page options.
> My bottom line question is:
> How much Apple is notionally expecting people to pay for the Aluminum
> case -- versus the Plastic case of the iBook?
> Once that part is done, a comparison of the 12" iBook to 12" PC laptops
> would also be appreciated.
> I'm basically looking for a small, <5lb system with 5+ hours battery
> life and at least an integral CD burner, produced by a reputable enough
> company such that ruggedness and reliability aren't going to be
> concerns...and yes, I'm initially starting this being OS-agnostic
> although I'll admit that I'm leaning towards the iBook. For point of
> reference, my current laptop is an IBM T41p and its perfect, "except"
> that its a bit too big/heavy. Also, I expect to pump the RAM to 3/4 to
> 1GB, and I'm willing to do this as a DIY upgrade, so non-OEM RAM can be
> used if/when it makes financial sense to do so.
> -hh
You're answering your own questions aren't you?
So far:
You sort of said IBM makes the best PC laptops. I happen to agree with
this. I wouldn't buy anything else.
You made the obvious statement that iBooks are more cost friendly than
PowerBooks.
What's left?
Which OS? It's a question answered with a question: what software?
This is really only a question if all the titles are available on both
platforms. If the software you want to run is available on both PC
and Mac, the next question is how much money will you lose switching
from PC to Mac software. If you're still on the fence, OSX is the
way to go.
Which OSX ready machine? It's a question answered with a question.
What do you want to do with it? Short of video editting-esque tasks,
I'd say an iBook G4 is more than enough. 1GB is a good target size
for memory.
By the way, I'm of the rare opinion that the iLife suite sucks.
iMovie is complete junk. iDVD annoyingly makes your movie into
an Apple ad. Garage Band is a time sinkhole. 99% of the
user base refuses to admit clueless air guitar wannabe syndrome.
iTunes is alright. What's left? I can't remember. It must be
forgettable. :)
Take the cost of software seriously in other words. There are
plenty of good titles for OSX but they cost money.
.
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