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Scott · 13-11-2005, 20:50

i'm looking to buy either a powerbook or a laptop, not really into the whole mac thing just yet, would like to get used to them a bit more...

any suggestions on the powerbooks? or laptops for that matter, not sure which to go for...

leotardster · 14-11-2005, 05:46

A Powerbook is a Laptop.

Scott · 14-11-2005, 08:49

powerbook as in mac

laptop as in windows

Stickman · 14-11-2005, 08:52

What about an ibook?

sub · 14-11-2005, 09:01

Depends on which operating system you intend to use - and your budget.
I use Macs, so I went for a Powerbook, if I had to buy a PC laptop I'd probably get a Sony Vaio TX - and install a mac emulator on it

Scott · 14-11-2005, 09:27

dont really have a budget

i mainly use windows - i'd like to start getting used to macs though. As for the Sony Vaio TX the one i saw has a 11.1" screen....Can't work on that lil thing, i want a proper 17" at least screen.

jthomas · 14-11-2005, 16:59

17's are gigantic, and not fun to carry around. What about a 15 inch for on the road, and hook up to a larger external monitor when in the office or at home?

Mac OS seems to inspire my creativity and flow when doing graphics, but when coding, typing is still typing, accompanied by nice drop shadows on your windows an no big ugly borders. (Maybe windows thinks letters will fall off the edge of the screen if they don't use huge ugly borders)

You should try to design a site on a Mac before you purchase and see if you like. I designed one on a friend's 12" powerbook and liked it a lot, but it wasn't much different. Honestly, my favorite part was using the F keys to switch windows, just cuz it flowed in a fun way. Mac OS just feels fun, whereas Windows feels really...um...businessy? Productivity is about the same on both for me, but I enjoy using Mac more.

jt

Scott · 15-11-2005, 13:31

cheers jt

pgo · 16-11-2005, 02:20

Dell Inspiron 6000s (15") and 9300s (17" widescreen) are pretty good if you want to go the PC route. Can be bought for around $1200 with a 1.73Ghz Pentium M, 1GB RAM, 40GB hard drive, ATI Radeon X300 (I think). IBMs are good, too.

I don't care for Sony Vaio - they're no better than Dell and they're almost as expensive as a Mac.

IBMs are the best, in my opinion. They're not attractive, particularly, but they're really solid computers - a bit more expensive than Dell, but you get a better computer.

Whatever you do - do not get a Celeron processor because they are the bastard stepchild of the Pentium line. They run hot and just plain suck. But they're dirt cheap.

I've been looking at those Inspirons for my fathers' company. He's always getting me to give him advice on tech stuff.

But there would be advantages to buying a Powerbook. Such as you gain familiarity with a new OS, you can test websites on Safari and/or IE/Mac (if you still support that garbage).

Something else to keep in mind, I assume you have a license for the Adobe suite for Windows. IIRC, the license states that you can install it on 1 desktop PC and 1 portable PC. That would cover both your desktop and laptop. If you buy a Powerbook, you'll have to buy another copy of the Adobe suite.

That would suck.

marstoni · 25-11-2005, 03:41

I would say its less about being in the whole mac thing as it is using what works best for you, especially if this is for your work. I use a powerbook 12" 1.3Ghz as my main machine (external monitors, keyboards and mice etc when at the desk) and its works excellent. But my workflow is also optimized for working on OS X, I have my routine down and a solution to all my issues. Its fast as very stable. I've also had PC laptops and work setup's in the past, they worked just not as well as I liked. But I could definitely recommend a powerbook if you find yourself curious to try and open to a new solution. Good luck!

superstoffe · 02-01-2006, 10:13

I've got my new Powerbook from Apple today actually. I went for the big 17" since Im gonna spend a lot of time infront of it, with no external monitors and such. This is my first Mac ever and I actually looking forward on converting from PC. I cant leave a full review yet though, since I barely have used it yet .. but I sure will let you know more later..

Transmogrify · 02-01-2006, 12:24

I want a mac

I want a little 12" ibook. Would be all I need! Maybe in a few months.. am trying out OSX on intel. Looks pretty good so far.. have never used a Mac since OS 8 or there abouts.

justal · 28-02-2006, 06:42

I have a 15" Powerbook that was lovely, but after 18 months of use the VRAM is fried... Repair bill is in the region of £1000 so it looks as though I need a new one!!... Not happy as the whole thing with extra RAM etc cost me almost £2000 and now it is only fit for the bin.

Al.

cocknose · 28-02-2006, 07:34

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Originally Posted by Transmogrify

I want a mac

I want a little 12" ibook. Would be all I need! Maybe in a few months.. am trying out OSX on intel. Looks pretty good so far.. have never used a Mac since OS 8 or there abouts.

hey.... whats OSX on intel like..... i really want a mac bookpro... there is an apple shop on the way to work and i stare through the window everyday just dreaming of the day....

Transmogrify · 28-02-2006, 08:21

OSX on intel was a bit slow but then my machine wasn't a macbook or intel imac and it was the developer version. It was basically what sold me my powerbook and encouraged me to get rid of my windows pc. I'm going to wait until the end of the year and pick up a cheap dual G5 powermac (or possibly quad?? we'll see) as I'm totally taken by the Mac now.. love it.

dpc036 · 28-02-2006, 08:30

companies like adobe arent bring out the universal software for a while so most software has to use an emulator to run on the intel macs. so its probably best to wait a while till the majority of the software is universal

13-11-2005, 20:50	#1 (permalink)
Scott sanddancer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Shields Posts: 2,921	powerbook or laptop? i'm looking to buy either a powerbook or a laptop, not really into the whole mac thing just yet, would like to get used to them a bit more... any suggestions on the powerbooks? or laptops for that matter, not sure which to go for... __________________ flick me

14-11-2005, 05:46	#2 (permalink)
leotardster fancy a pint? Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 995	A Powerbook is a Laptop. __________________ I have no genitals

14-11-2005, 08:49	#3 (permalink)
Scott sanddancer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Shields Posts: 2,921	powerbook as in mac laptop as in windows __________________ flick me

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Scott sanddancer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Shields Posts: 2,921	dont really have a budget i mainly use windows - i'd like to start getting used to macs though. As for the Sony Vaio TX the one i saw has a 11.1" screen....Can't work on that lil thing, i want a proper 17" at least screen. __________________ flick me

15-11-2005, 13:31	#8 (permalink)
Scott sanddancer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South Shields Posts: 2,921	cheers jt __________________ flick me

14-11-2005, 08:52	#4 (permalink)
Stickman Dr. Lucien Sanchez Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 5,638	What about an ibook?

14-11-2005, 09:01	#5 (permalink)
sub Shitcasket™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 4,201	Depends on which operating system you intend to use - and your budget. I use Macs, so I went for a Powerbook, if I had to buy a PC laptop I'd probably get a Sony Vaio TX - and install a mac emulator on it

14-11-2005, 16:59	#7 (permalink)
jthomas coffee is not a crime Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 455	17's are gigantic, and not fun to carry around. What about a 15 inch for on the road, and hook up to a larger external monitor when in the office or at home? Mac OS seems to inspire my creativity and flow when doing graphics, but when coding, typing is still typing, accompanied by nice drop shadows on your windows an no big ugly borders. (Maybe windows thinks letters will fall off the edge of the screen if they don't use huge ugly borders) You should try to design a site on a Mac before you purchase and see if you like. I designed one on a friend's 12" powerbook and liked it a lot, but it wasn't much different. Honestly, my favorite part was using the F keys to switch windows, just cuz it flowed in a fun way. Mac OS just feels fun, whereas Windows feels really...um...businessy? Productivity is about the same on both for me, but I enjoy using Mac more. jt

16-11-2005, 02:20	#9 (permalink)
pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,358	Dell Inspiron 6000s (15") and 9300s (17" widescreen) are pretty good if you want to go the PC route. Can be bought for around $1200 with a 1.73Ghz Pentium M, 1GB RAM, 40GB hard drive, ATI Radeon X300 (I think). IBMs are good, too. I don't care for Sony Vaio - they're no better than Dell and they're almost as expensive as a Mac. IBMs are the best, in my opinion. They're not attractive, particularly, but they're really solid computers - a bit more expensive than Dell, but you get a better computer. Whatever you do - do not get a Celeron processor because they are the bastard stepchild of the Pentium line. They run hot and just plain suck. But they're dirt cheap. I've been looking at those Inspirons for my fathers' company. He's always getting me to give him advice on tech stuff. But there would be advantages to buying a Powerbook. Such as you gain familiarity with a new OS, you can test websites on Safari and/or IE/Mac (if you still support that garbage). Something else to keep in mind, I assume you have a license for the Adobe suite for Windows. IIRC, the license states that you can install it on 1 desktop PC and 1 portable PC. That would cover both your desktop and laptop. If you buy a Powerbook, you'll have to buy another copy of the Adobe suite. That would suck.

25-11-2005, 03:41	#10 (permalink)
marstoni Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 9	I would say its less about being in the whole mac thing as it is using what works best for you, especially if this is for your work. I use a powerbook 12" 1.3Ghz as my main machine (external monitors, keyboards and mice etc when at the desk) and its works excellent. But my workflow is also optimized for working on OS X, I have my routine down and a solution to all my issues. Its fast as very stable. I've also had PC laptops and work setup's in the past, they worked just not as well as I liked. But I could definitely recommend a powerbook if you find yourself curious to try and open to a new solution. Good luck!

02-01-2006, 10:13	#11 (permalink)
superstoffe Super Individual Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney / Stockholm Posts: 374	I've got my new Powerbook from Apple today actually. I went for the big 17" since Im gonna spend a lot of time infront of it, with no external monitors and such. This is my first Mac ever and I actually looking forward on converting from PC. I cant leave a full review yet though, since I barely have used it yet .. but I sure will let you know more later..

02-01-2006, 12:24	#12 (permalink)
Transmogrify Rough Creep Arse™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,894	I want a mac I want a little 12" ibook. Would be all I need! Maybe in a few months.. am trying out OSX on intel. Looks pretty good so far.. have never used a Mac since OS 8 or there abouts.

28-02-2006, 06:42	#13 (permalink)
justal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 2	I have a 15" Powerbook that was lovely, but after 18 months of use the VRAM is fried... Repair bill is in the region of £1000 so it looks as though I need a new one!!... Not happy as the whole thing with extra RAM etc cost me almost £2000 and now it is only fit for the bin. Al.

28-02-2006, 08:21	#15 (permalink)
Transmogrify Rough Creep Arse™ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,894	OSX on intel was a bit slow but then my machine wasn't a macbook or intel imac and it was the developer version. It was basically what sold me my powerbook and encouraged me to get rid of my windows pc. I'm going to wait until the end of the year and pick up a cheap dual G5 powermac (or possibly quad?? we'll see) as I'm totally taken by the Mac now.. love it.

28-02-2006, 08:30	#16 (permalink)
dpc036 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: St Helens Posts: 473	companies like adobe arent bring out the universal software for a while so most software has to use an emulator to run on the intel macs. so its probably best to wait a while till the majority of the software is universal

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