From: Simon Royal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Firstly, iBook or PowerBook?
I actually like the iBook better than the Powerbook. I perceive it as
more rugged, and I don't do anything on laptops that demands the
extra subsystem "oomph" that PBs offer.
is the only difference that the PowerBook has card
slots and the iBook doesn't?
No, there are LOTS of minor differences -- faster RAM, faster bus,
better video card, backlit keys and so on. And BTW, the Powerbook has
exactly *one* card slot -- but if you're a Verizon customer* or need
a little bit of expansion, that PCMCIA slot can be mighty nice to have.
*Verizon has a service for $60/month that allows Powerbook users
(with the help of a $150 PCMCIA add-on) to use their phones as high-
speed mobile connections ANYWHERE Verizon has a signal -- beats the
HECK out of looking for a free hotspot, but obviously this would only
benefit people who have money and a strong need for quick, easy
mobile internet access.
Secondly, what sort of price would I get for my eMac. It has been
upgraded.
1Ghz processor, 768MB RAM, Pioneer 109 DVDRW and 80GB HD.
Currently running 10.4.3.
I would think such a machine could fetch $500 or more. It's a really
solid computer.
Thirdly, if I decide to keep my eMac what wireless options do I have.
You can stick an Airport card in it (I think the eMacs use Airport
Extreme, which would be good news if I'm right) and use any wireless
network you care to set up.
If I was to buy a Apple laptop I would want one with at least 1Ghz
processor the
rest is upgradeable at a later date.
I don't think Apple even MAKES a laptop that's not at least 1GHz
anymore.
_Chas_
Claiming that the Macintosh is inferior to Windows because most
people use Windows is like saying that all other restaurants are
inferior to McDonald's.
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