I'd like to chime in: My primary computer is an iBook G4, which has been into the repair depot for major repairs 3 times so far, mostly due to failing LCD screens. Now, a year after the first occurrence of this issue (a darkened blob in the bottom of the screen that eventually makes the computer unusable at low brightness, but usually goes away after time when on higher brightness), it seems to be coming back yet again.
Last time I sent it in, I was assured that a fourth failure would result in a new iBook, rather than yet another loss of my primary machine. Now, while a newer, faster iBook would be nice, I am (in principle, at least), against this trade in for the following reasons: 1. I am a student taking well over a full class load, and do not have time to screw around with setting up a new computer. 2. Along the same lines as 1., I do not want to have to back up everything on the iBook. I have had to do this several times now in a pinch, but it is a real pain, so I don't want to have to go through it again. 3. I paid for this iBook, and I want this one to work. Even though a new one would have some great advantages over this one, it bothers me that the product I paid for is not up to the task, even though it should be, so I have to go through all this hassle. Besides, the iBook I have is a great computer, LCD issue aside, and does more that I could have ever asked in a computer. And finally, in line with this topic: 4. While I am not opposed to the switch to intel processors, and plan to eventually make the switch myself, I do not want an intel iBook right now. As a student, I don't have a lot of money, and do not want to be forced to reinvest in software for a new line of iBook. Also, I still use classic, since some of my programs are for the classic OS, and switching to an intel book, which would not support classic, AFAIK, would be a major pain. Not to mention being unable to run programs I normally run at all, or at least natively. The rumors of intel books coming out with the macworld expo are worrisome to me because of the timing. 6 months from now I'm sure I could handle the change, but sitting here right now, waiting for my screen to fail badly enough to where someone will pay attention again is not all that fun. Maybe the new iBooks will run fast than the old ones, maybe even better, but financially and practically speaking, I am not prepared for the switch just yet. Brian ----------------- Understandable, but no one is going to force you into purchasing a new Intel based iBook. As another lister suggested why not just swap the hard drives? That's what so great about Apple, you can do that. In the Windows world you have to backup, rebuild Windows, reload apps, then put data back on. Mike Kauspedas GearHost Inc. @ www.gearhost.com -- 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:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> 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
