My Pentium -m 1.8 GHz (IBM ThinkPad T42p) runs with about the same heat as my 1.5GHz 12" PowerBook G4, and is about 30% faster. Add its better battery life and the fact that it only weighs about .3 lbs more (same weight as 12" iBook) despite its vastly superior 14.1" 1400X1040 screen and it is clear that at least that particular (albeit high-end) Wintel laptop is engineered just as well or better than my brand-new PowerBook is.
If I can install OSX on my ThinkPad then I will sell the PowerBook. Of course, I'm a touchpad hater and eraserhead fan. Andrew On 6/6/05 3:54 PM, "Ron Reames" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's a step backward for laptops. > Intel chips run hotter and cost more than IBM. > Think your G4 'book runs hot now, just wait til it has a Centrino in it. > > Ron > > > On 6/6/05 2:02 PM, "Stephen Jonke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Hey, I think this is good news, especially with regard to Powerbooks >> - there was no future in site for the Powerbook based on PowerPC. The >> G5 showed no signs of being portable, and the G4 is pretty much a >> dead-end. Apple has to switch to Intel in order to produce a viable >> laptop. > > -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
