SNIP > From: "Rad Craig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: G4 Powerbooks > > Can you upgrade the processors in the G4 powerbooks? I saw one on ebay that > is a G4/400 for a decent price...just thinking that if I love my QS like I > think I will, I'd love to get rid of this ThinkPad that I use so much and > replace it with a Powerbook so that I am 100% Mac. Although I'm sure that > at 400Mhz, it's probably much quicker than this 600Mhz wintel. Seems like > most mac's are twice as fast as their wintel equivalents. > > Just looking down the road a bit...plus my wife has a Compaq and I'll have > to replace that also.
Rad, The processor upgrade for a Powerbook is a little more complex than a standard desktop upgrade. It depends on the "model" of Powerbook. For example, the G3 "Pismo" upgrade requires in most cases that you send the unit in for the upgrade, and some of the "Titanium" units require that the logic board be replaced to significantly upgrade the processor. Determine what the primary usage of the Powerbook would be and purchase accordingly. Is it is just mobility of the Mac platform or as a replacement of your desktop Mac? In regards to the ThinkPad, ( close your eyes Mac Evangelists ) , I find it is very useful to have both platforms available. I have an IBM ThinkPad T20 733 MHz and my daughters B&W G3 400 is as fast on everything except FPU processing. As good as the Mac platform is, sometimes specialized software and applications are less expensive on the PC (Windows). XP is a nice Windows release. I'd keep the IBM, and get rid of the Compaq though. Just my .02 Wade Perry -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
