Is the 7200rpm hardrive good? I would like the extra speed and space...but it seems like it gets mixed reviews from people on here.
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grapes911 said:
>>Sorry, but *I* think it's foolish to buy a Powerbook right now...just days a away from MWSF??? Good luck...
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I have a 7200rpm drive in my PB right now, up from a 5400. It does make a noticeable difference in an older Powerbook like mine, I can't say how much you'll feel it though. Of course, if you get a slower drive, that might bottleneck an otherwise blazing system...
I would recommend getting a large 5400 drive, and buying a 7200 from newegg.com or somewhere more reasonably priced. Then you could keep the 5400 in an external enclosure for backups, and have a fast drive for less!
I would recommend getting a large 5400 drive, and buying a 7200 from newegg.com or somewhere more reasonably priced. Then you could keep the 5400 in an external enclosure for backups, and have a fast drive for less!
jaduffy108 said:
Many people want to make sure they get the last of the PPCs before the switch. I can't say I disagree.
livingfortoday said:
The upgrade to the 100GB 7200 drive on a 15" PB is $200. The only 100GB 7200RPM 2.5" drive at newegg is $245. doesn't really sound like a good idea to me.
Plus, what are the warranty implications of removing your hard drive and adding a new one?adk said:
Yah, but you net out a 60 or 80 Gb 5400 RPM drive as well.adk said:
Or go for an 80 Gb 7200 plus your 80 5400 in a case.
grapes911 said:
the ppc models will almost undoubtedly be cheaper once new models are released, so even if you want the PPC model it's probably worth waiting.
If there are any left they probably will be for a slightly reduced price. New but outdated Macs usually sell for what ever the educational price is.maxterpiece said:
By all means wait till the offerings are known on the 9th then order
knowing all your alternatives.
knowing all your alternatives.
Well, I just got a 15" pb, upgraded to a gig of ram. I know most of you think I'm crazy for doing it before macworld, and because the screens have the terrible (I can't even notice them) lines. Here's why I did it:
-I start school back up on the 3rd, and didn't want to have to wait
-I only do light audio work, so the lines, and the power of the current PB is just fine
-This is my FIRST mac, so I was afraid to get an intel because of the bugs
-I need one now, so I got one now
Finally, my parents paid for most all of it, so saving an extra hundred bucks or so didn't matter to me. I will post when I pick it up later tonight. I can't wait!
Oh, and the lines thing....I wish I would have never read the forums, because I would have never noticed them. I DO on the other hand, understand people who are not satisfied with them...because if you did do extensive picture editing, it would be annoying.
-I start school back up on the 3rd, and didn't want to have to wait
-I only do light audio work, so the lines, and the power of the current PB is just fine
-This is my FIRST mac, so I was afraid to get an intel because of the bugs
-I need one now, so I got one now
Finally, my parents paid for most all of it, so saving an extra hundred bucks or so didn't matter to me. I will post when I pick it up later tonight. I can't wait!
Oh, and the lines thing....I wish I would have never read the forums, because I would have never noticed them. I DO on the other hand, understand people who are not satisfied with them...because if you did do extensive picture editing, it would be annoying.
Congratulations!
I'm sure you'll be delighted and your parents can write it off on this years 2005 taxes.
One benefit you may have is that IF something amazing comes out on
the 9th in dual core PowerBooks you'll be within the 14 day no questions
return policy window.
You might get stuck paying a restocking fee if your PB is flawless, but you'll still have options.
I'm sure you'll be delighted and your parents can write it off on this years 2005 taxes.
One benefit you may have is that IF something amazing comes out on
the 9th in dual core PowerBooks you'll be within the 14 day no questions
return policy window.
You might get stuck paying a restocking fee if your PB is flawless, but you'll still have options.
THIS THING IS AMAZING! I couldn't ask for anything more. It's so fast (compared to my pc) and I like all the added features of OSX. The lines? I really lucked out. They are there (as I knew they would) but are FAR less noticable than any PB I have played with in about 3 different apple stores. I have to literally be a quarter of an inch away to see them. My christmas came late, but I'm one happy dude.
I just joined the Mac side in October and made the switch from PC by buying an Imac 20" G5 (days before the new one darnit) and a Mac Mini (for my son). Love the switch! Couldn't be happier, but now I am thinking of getting a 3rd mac....Ibook 12" or Powerbook 12" if possible. But for this I am thinking "used" since it would get the least amount of use.
Doing a little research I am guessing nothing less than a 1ghz processor and 512 mb of ram. The drive doesn't have to be a superdrive, but I only really want to spend around $500 for a used book.
Should I wait for the January MWSF since I am buying used or before?
And is $500 for a 1-2 year old ibook unrealistic?
Doing a little research I am guessing nothing less than a 1ghz processor and 512 mb of ram. The drive doesn't have to be a superdrive, but I only really want to spend around $500 for a used book.
Should I wait for the January MWSF since I am buying used or before?
And is $500 for a 1-2 year old ibook unrealistic?
