Undecided I need help buying new Mac

[edwardlanti]

I sold my PB a month ago so that I can buy a new Intel Imac 20" but I had to hold cause there werent selling the one with 256mb graphic card in the store. But now a good deal came up, well I think it is, you guys tell me?
Ibook 12"
1.33GHz PowerPC G4
512K L2 cache @1.33GHz
512MB memory (DDR333 SDRAM)
12.1-inch TFT Display
1024x768 resolution
ATI Mobility Radeon 9550
32MB DDR video memory
40GB Ultra ATA hard drive
Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Built-in AirPort Extreme
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Scrolling Trackpad
Sudden Motion Sensor

For $600 do you guys think this is a good deal? the laptop is less then 2 months old and is in really good condition. So I was thinking of getting this for now and just wait for the rev b. Imac. you think I should do this? I dont need the computer for work or school, I just use it for music,browsing, email.
I would like to hear your suggestions. thanks in advance

 

[Heb1228]

I'd say thats a pretty decent machine for $600. It'd be a great laptop to use until you get your iMac and then a great second computer to use with it.

 

[Danksi]

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40GB Ultra ATA hard drive..I just use it for music,browsing, email.
I would like to hear your suggestions. thanks in advance

The iBook would be ideal (especially on wireless) for what you're planning to use it for (why would you need an iMac?) - only the hard drive may be a little too small for Music. I know mine is, even at 80Gb.

 

[Ryan T.]

Don't be afraid of the Rev A iMacs, most have been flawless.

 

[devilot]

Sounds like a great deal for that iBook... I agree though, 40GB HD seems a bit tiny. I have the same one but w/ 60GBs. It's a great little machine.

 

[yoda13]

Seems like a great deal, and will be a good computer for you when you are on the go, or want to surf from the sofa, once you get your iMac.

 

[GimmeSlack12]

That is the exact machine I have, (the iBook), except I have a 60gb HD.

I will say it will be a step down from your PB. So I'm not sure, but I got my machine for $1,000 out the door and upgraded the RAM to 1gb. Don't make my mistake max the RAM out if you get this machine.

I'm not sure about that deal. But these machines travel very easily, much better than the 15" PB, or 14" iBook. So you got that going for you. If anything I say go for it, if traveling is in your future and then use it as a glorified TV remote later.

 

[CmdrLaForge]

Sounds like a good deal to me. Get the iBook and keep it as a second machine later.

 

[plinkoman]

i agree, you should get the iBook, and then get the iMac later and keep the iBook as a second machine if you can afford it

 

[edwardlanti]

Hi guys thanks for all the suggestion. I have decided to get the Ibook now and then get an Imac when then second generation comes out. I also checked that the person also has applecare with the Ibook so i definitely think that is a good deal. Do you guys know by when will the rev.B Imac would come out? maybe june?

 

[GimmeSlack12]

I'd expect Rev B iMac's for September when they are rumoring there will be the Powermac Intels released.

And I hate to nitpick but it is iBook, and iMac, not Ibook and Imac.