O.K., now that we finally have an iBook updated here’s my dilemma:
1. Though I don’t need a laptop I’m on the road a lot and really miss not having a computer, especially when I’m in my room without much to do.
2. I presently own an 1GHz eMac with 80GB and 512Mhz, which has served me fine thus far.
3. Now given this I have a couple of questions:
a. should I hold out until intel ibooks come out?
b. if i decide to buy an ibook could I rely on it to serve as desktop as well and sell my emac to a friend of mine?
O.K., now that we finally have an iBook updated here’s my dilemma:
1. Though I don’t need a laptop I’m on the road a lot and really miss not having a computer, especially when I’m in my room without much to do.
2. I presently own an 1GHz eMac with 80GB and 512Mhz, which has served me fine thus far.
3. Now given this I have a couple of questions:
a. should I hold out until intel ibooks come out?
b. if i decide to buy an ibook could I rely on it to serve as desktop as well and sell my emac to a friend of mine?
Look forward to your insight!
1. If you miss having a computer, then obviously there’s some need there.
2. Glad to hear it.
3a. Only if tomorrow, next year or the year after makes no difference to you. There’s no special virtue to waiting for the first MacIntel iBook and solid arguments not to buy the first revision of such a major hardware update. If you want a laptop now, by all means shop now.
3b. All depends on what you’re doing with your computer, but given that you’ve been happy with your eMac, I’m inclined to say a new iBook would be dandy, at least from the standpoint of raw power. eMac is only marginally more expandable than an iBook and if you’re not happy with the iBook’s screen size, you can always get an external monitor to use at home.
Though I don’t need a laptop I’m on the road a lot and really miss not having a computer, especially when I’m in my room without much to do… Look forward to your insight!
Get out of your room. Decide whether battery power is necessary to your use. If so, get the iBook. If not, the iMac is for you. A company in Tennessee makes weather balloons. They also make a padded case for the iMac that meets airline carry-on luggage restrictions.
Though I don’t need a laptop I’m on the road a lot and really miss not having a computer, especially when I’m in my room without much to do… Look forward to your insight!
Get out of your room. Decide whether battery power is necessary to your use. If so, get the iBook. If not, the iMac is for you. A company in Tennessee makes weather balloons. They also make a padded case for the iMac that meets airline carry-on luggage restrictions.
... JJ
Thanks,
scary to leave the room when staying in places like Goldsboro, NC or Tuscaloosa, AL, but maybe that’s just me…
O.K., now that we finally have an iBook updated here’s my dilemma:
1. Though I don’t need a laptop I’m on the road a lot and really miss not having a computer, especially when I’m in my room without much to do.
2. I presently own an 1GHz eMac with 80GB and 512Mhz, which has served me fine thus far.
3. Now given this I have a couple of questions:
a. should I hold out until intel ibooks come out?
b. if i decide to buy an ibook could I rely on it to serve as desktop as well and sell my emac to a friend of mine?
Look forward to your insight!
1. If you miss having a computer, then obviously there’s some need there.
2. Glad to hear it.
3a. Only if tomorrow, next year or the year after makes no difference to you. There’s no special virtue to waiting for the first MacIntel iBook and solid arguments not to buy the first revision of such a major hardware update. If you want a laptop now, by all means shop now.
3b. All depends on what you’re doing with your computer, but given that you’ve been happy with your eMac, I’m inclined to say a new iBook would be dandy, at least from the standpoint of raw power. eMac is only marginally more expandable than an iBook and if you’re not happy with the iBook’s screen size, you can always get an external monitor to use at home.
Yeah,
that’s pretty much how I feel… on one hand I’d hate it if I bought an iBook now and a in few months from something absolutely amazing came out, but I’d also hate to have to wait god knows how long for that to possibly happen.
By the way does anyone know of any good links to school me on wi-fi and related topics that may be useful in my trips around the southeast… i’ve noticed that plenty of hotels offer in room broadband hook ups, are there mac/pc compatibility issues in those circumstances, and any pertinent info that i should look for when choosing a room if/when i decide to get an ibook.
O.K., now that we finally have an iBook updated here’s my dilemma:
1. Though I don’t need a laptop I’m on the road a lot and really miss not having a computer, especially when I’m in my room without much to do.
2. I presently own an 1GHz eMac with 80GB and 512Mhz, which has served me fine thus far.
3. Now given this I have a couple of questions:
a. should I hold out until intel ibooks come out?
b. if i decide to buy an ibook could I rely on it to serve as desktop as well and sell my emac to a friend of mine?
Look forward to your insight!
The only tough thing about going from a 17” eMac to an iBook is screen real estate. The iBook will probably ‘feel’ faster, though, and the 12” iBook/PowerBook is nearly perfect for travel and mobility. Perfect.
Now, as to waiting, why? It’s still going to be a year before the first Intel-based Macs hit the streets and then another year before most applications get ported (Rosetta notwithstanding). Buy one now. Use it.
O.K., now that we finally have an iBook updated here’s my dilemma:
1. Though I don’t need a laptop I’m on the road a lot and really miss not having a computer, especially when I’m in my room without much to do.
2. I presently own an 1GHz eMac with 80GB and 512Mhz, which has served me fine thus far.
3. Now given this I have a couple of questions:
a. should I hold out until intel ibooks come out?
b. if i decide to buy an ibook could I rely on it to serve as desktop as well and sell my emac to a friend of mine?
Look forward to your insight!
Go with the iBook. The new ones. They new trackpad looks like a great idea with not only up and down scrolling, but left and right, too. I prefer the 12” iBook (I’ve had two) as the form factor may be the best ever in a laptop.
By the way does anyone know of any good links to school me on wi-fi and related topics that may be useful in my trips around the southeast… i’ve noticed that plenty of hotels offer in room broadband hook ups, are there mac/pc compatibility issues in those circumstances, and any pertinent info that i should look for when choosing a room if/when i decide to get an ibook.
Well, here’s a nice Widget for road warriors: Jiwire. It’s a searchable database of wireless hotspots.
There’s also several tools for sniffing for wireless networks available, some in widget form.
mac_the_mac, what exactly on your eMac is 512 MHz? HaHa!!
seriously though, I’d get the 599.00 Mac Mini if you already have a monitor, kb, and mouse, the iMac G5 1.8 GHz 17 inch if you don’t, or the iBook 14 inch 1.42 GHz if you want a portable.
Thanks, scary to leave the room when staying in places like Goldsboro, NC or Tuscaloosa, AL, but maybe that’s just me…
Not a problem. Never been to Goldsboro, but maybe I can help with Tuscaloosa. Wear a cowboy outfit with rhinestones on shirt and chaps. Christian Dior neckerchief. Spandex jeans, belt with big buckle that says “Howdy do, Buckaroo!” on the back. Trust me on this. You will never have to worry about leaving your room again.
Thanks, scary to leave the room when staying in places like Goldsboro, NC or Tuscaloosa, AL, but maybe that’s just me…
Not a problem. Never been to Goldsboro, but maybe I can help with Tuscaloosa. Wear a cowboy outfit with rhinestones on shirt and chaps. Christian Dior neckerchief. Spandex jeans, belt with big buckle that says “Howdy do, Buckaroo!” on the back. Trust me on this. You will never have to worry about leaving your room again.
... JJ
Great idea, I’ll send you before and after pictures… my very first mac360 makeover!
mac_the_mac, what exactly on your eMac is 512 MHz? HaHa!!
seriously though, I’d get the 599.00 Mac Mini if you already have a monitor, kb, and mouse, the iMac G5 1.8 GHz 17 inch if you don’t, or the iBook 14 inch 1.42 GHz if you want a portable.
By the way does anyone know of any good links to school me on wi-fi and related topics that may be useful in my trips around the southeast… i’ve noticed that plenty of hotels offer in room broadband hook ups, are there mac/pc compatibility issues in those circumstances, and any pertinent info that i should look for when choosing a room if/when i decide to get an ibook.
I like MacStumbler; really simple to see what Wi-Fi hot spots around you that are unsecured. Over all I find it really easy to connect to wireless networks with my cute little iBook. When I was taking a class at the University of Missouri this summer I was the only one able to connect to the network in the dorms, and the only one with a Mac. It’s super easy even if it’s a wired connection.
Thanks to all for your advice and links… I’m definitely leaning towards getting an iBook so I don’t feel so disconnected when I’m away, not to mention that it’s always fun to get new ‘stuff’.
I’ll keep you posted, in the meantime any advice are welcome.
Thanks to all for your advice and links… I’m definitely leaning towards getting an iBook so I don’t feel so disconnected when I’m away, not to mention that it’s always fun to get new ‘stuff’.
I’ll keep you posted, in the meantime any advice are welcome.
Same rules of thumb apply to iBooks and PowerBooks as to any other Mac. Get as much RAM as you can afford. Get as big a hard drive as you can afford. You’ll also need to back up so make sure you get an external Firewire drive (not USB). On the Mac you can boot off the Firewire drive even if your internal drive is dead (don’t ask how I know; it wasn’t pretty).
I used my iBook as my only computer for years. But if you do, protect yourself from neck and/or wrist and arm and eye problems by also picking up an external keyboard and either a stand (like an iCurve) or an external display. Spending several hours a day in front of a laptop alone can be really bad for your body, the ergonomics experts say. With that set up, you get the advantages of portability as well as a big screen when you’re at home/office.
