Ibook purchase

[Sihr]

That's the major issue with my decision, i'd gladly wait for the new intel ones, but i don't really want to spend much more than 1100€ for a laptop, and i also wanted to buy a wireless router and a few goodies for it

[powermac]

Either way, in my opinion, you are going to get a sweet computer. I purchased my PB shortly after Apple announced the transition. Its not like your iBook will be unsupported the minute the intel iBooks are released.
If you're not the type that needs the latest and greatest, then go for the purchase now. You'll still getting a sweet computer that will be loyal for several years to come.
All I can say is this. I went to the local Apple store here in Albany NY. I played with the new MacBook Pro. It is a sweet computer, that is slightly faster than mine, from what I can tell by just using it in the store.
After the intel transition was announced, I knew I needed a new system, and did not hesitate to purchase a G4 PB. I know Apple and others are going to support the PPC processor within the life-time of this computer, and it meets all my needs. Personality, I am not running out the door to get a intel Mac, I am still pleased with the performance of this Mac.
The bottom line is this. If you need a computer today, get it today. If you can wait, then wait. Don't let the intel vs PPC thing rule your decision making. In my opinion.

[SpikeyMike83]

I am in almost the exact same position as you are. I have wanted an Apple and a laptop for years and now that I am graduating college I want to get one for a "congratulations" to myself.

The difference in my position is that I will most likely use this as my main computer only for a year (Dental school's have requirements for laptops---usually Windows).

So, while I would still use it some, it wouldn't be used as often after the first year. I was going to get a Powerbook, but then I looked at the new MBP... but after reading some of the problems people have I am weary. (That and the $$)

I'm thinking about going for the G4 powerbook unless the new ones come out before the end of the month.

[Sihr]

I was gonna ask you guys something about the user-friendliness and working (window opening, closing and moving around) of the mac os.
but then i watched this video http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...mac+os&pl=true
and i'm pratically drooling all over my keyboard

[powermac]

Of course you could wait until the end of 2007 for those features in Vista, then again there is no guarantee. LOL

[jwilker]

maybe this will help.

the other commercials are below it.

[pds]

I love my 12 in G4 iBook and I am looking forward to loving my Core Duo 13.3 when I eventually get one (it is in the cards).

But I am wary of adopting early. I would rather let Northmendo and Major Burns beta test the first gen of Intel powered iBooks. I'll wait for the second or third rev (figuring Sept 06).

So - if you like beta testing, wait a month. I'm sure it will be a fun ride. If you need the computer to do the things you described in the beginning, the iBook is a proven champion and it won't let you down. Get the RAM up around a gig and the 'book will do what you say you need.

Re the readability of the 12 inch - no worries. if (like me) you have trouble reading the fine print of a website now and then, option command [ will give you several steps of zoom to be able to see that smaller type.

[SpikeyMike83]

pds, i'm not sure who you're really responding to...

But knowing that the new "Macbook" will probably have issues like the Pros do, do you think I should just get one of the G4 iBooks? Especially since it won't be my main computer for an extremely long time?

Of course, this is assuming that when I have gotten the money, they still have them for sale!