Ralph, I have had both the 500 and the 600 and the processor isn't really the issue for me, but the bus is. The 600 with the faster bus does what I need it to do, much faster than the 500 did. Tom
on 10/28/01 12:57 PM, Ralph Mawyer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Ok, so this isn't the iBook list...but there are a few bright people > here...and your thoughts are welcome. > > My niece is getting a new iBook. She wants DVD-CD/RW, i.e., the combo drive. > > Here are our choices: > > New iBook/600/20HD/384RAM/Combo Drive - $1700 > > Previous iBook/500/20HD/384RAM/Combo Drive - $1500. > > The only difference I can tell is the new one has the faster > processor and the nicer power adapter. I told her she won't be able > to tell the difference in the processor speed except under limited > circumstances. I'm not sure the new power adapter is worth $200. > > I vaguely remember reading about a few internal fixes Apple included > in this release, but I can't find anything online. > > Am I missing something or is the /500 a no brainer ...which means she > has $200 for other stuff, like AppleCare. > > Thoughts? > > Ralph Mawyer, Jr. > San Antonio, Texas > > Associate Editor > mac2400 ... http://www.sineware.com/mac2400 > Your PowerBook 2400 Reference Site > ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
