On 12 Dec 2001, Mike Friese <[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Here's some benchmarks of my PB 2400 vs. my iBook 600 > using Norton System Info: > Test/2400/iBook/Performance improvement factor > CPU/250/1254/5 > FPU/339/1394/4.1 > Video/122/957/7.8
Those of us lucky (rash?) enough to get the Interware 320MHz upgrade before it disappeared get CPU/FPU/Video scores of 879/748/159 -- nice boosts from the stock 2400. Going on to an iBook would boost scores +43%, +86% and +501%(!). Since I'm not a gamer, I don't sense that slow video makes much difference to me, and I know from my little bit of coding -- scientific, yet -- that FPU seldom matters. So the key result is a likely 43% boost with an iBook. Wait 5 seconds where I now wait 7. These numbers ain't justification for the hassle of moving files, learning new quirks, etc. Keep me from an upgrade that'd not be much of one. Since sluggish VPC is my worst hassle, the iBook's main benefit would be enough memory that I could run Windows properly (it's a horrible squeeze in 80MB w/ Sys 9.1, which was the first good MacOS for connectivity that I've used). Maybe Win would run 50% faster (whoopee). Yes, I'd love to have a base station for an iPod (and the Pod), but other than FireWire, a cheap modem/Ether card handles 2400 connectivity very well. Next stop, my banker. Then a TiBook. ps: the G3 Copper CPU also extends the battery life a bit vs the 603/180, one of the few speed/batt double-wins in this world. ---------- 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
