Ibook or PC ?

Phil the tame goat · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 1:34AM

I was looking into getting a laptop.

I want to use it for mostly work. Not heavy on PC games.

Which would be best for schoolwork and internet usage?

devil · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 8:07AM

iBook

sdodd · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 9:17AM

Get whatever you want. You won't get any useful information on what choice by asking here.

fungifred1 · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 9:32AM

iBook all the way.
If you are going to be using wireless and stuff around campus then the iBook will be much easier to configure and use. The iBook will also get much better battery life (close to 5 hours).

Phil the tame goat · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 9:56AM

thanks

Joffroi · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 10:02AM

I just got an iBook and I'm having a lot of fun with it.

midgey · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 12:16PM

Battery life on a centrino will often times match that of an Ibook. Just depends on the model.

Also, I'm not sure on how much an Ibook costs, but if it follows the typical business model of Apple, it should be pretty expensive. If cost is of importance, there is a $700 Centrino (with a celeron

) available, just now sure where. I'll look around to see if I can find the deal if you're interested.

Joffroi · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 2:04PM

Check ebay, I got mine off of there with airport card already installed, upgraded RAM, CDRW/DVD player already installed for pretty cheep and it runs really well.

devil · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 2:08PM

iBooks start at $1000, but you get student discounts, bringing the price down a bit, but for $1000-student discount, you get:

1.2GHz PowerPC G4
512K L2 cache @1.2GHz
12-inch TFT Displays
1024x768 resolution
256MB DDR266 SDRAM
30GB Ultra ATA drive
Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
ATI Mobility Radeon 9200
32MB DDR video memory
AirPort Extreme built-in

The only extra I'd recommend adding, is more RAM, at least 512, but the more the better. You'll also want MS Office for Mac, but if you need a copy, let me know, will be a lot cheaper if you know what I mean.

zerf25 · **Posted:** Mon 01-10-2005 5:39PM

yeah you really need extra Ram to put in, but if you have some cash get a powerbook... not flimsy plastic

fungifred1 · **Posted:** Tue 01-11-2005 12:32AM

zerf25 wrote:

yeah you really need extra Ram to put in, but if you have some cash get a powerbook... not flimsy plastic

My girlfriend has an old iBook that is anything but flimsy and is just as strong as my PB.
I have many friends that have HP and Dell laptops that comment on how solid and sturdy hers feels without being heavy.

p8m · **Posted:** Wed 01-12-2005 4:49PM

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tommytomtomtom · **Posted:** Wed 01-12-2005 8:22PM

Quote:

If you are going to be using wireless and stuff around campus then the iBook will be much easier to configure and use.

I've never setup wireless on an iBook, but on my HP it took no real experience to get it running. I just press a button to enable it, and press it again to disable. Sounds like its just as easy on one as it is on the other.

fungifred1 · **Posted:** Wed 01-12-2005 10:23PM

When it come to adding the UMR network to the configuration and switching from one network to another, OS X does that easier.

devil · **Posted:** Wed 01-12-2005 11:08PM

fungifred1 wrote:

When it come to adding the UMR network to the configuration and switching from one network to another, OS X does that easier.

I agree. My iBook automatically switches between my wireless network at home, in my dorm room, and the UMR wireless network automatically when I open the lid, I don't even have to do anything. It is really nice. I'm not sure how well Windows manages WiFi networks, but it can't get any easier than the was OSX does.

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