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July 28, 2005
Who needs a PowerBook?
Posted by Sandy
The latest iBooks have several new features that used to be available only in the PowerBook line. The Scrolling Trackpad and the Sudden Motion Sensor that were added to PowerBooks earlier this year are now standard equipment on iBooks, along with built-in Airport (Wi-Fi) and Bluetooth wireless. So why buy a PowerBook?
The new and improved 14" iBook G4 costs $200 less than the entry-level 12" PowerBook, but it has a bigger screen and a better optical drive (SuperDrive vs Combo). For consumers who are used to evaluating computers based on easily measured metrics like processor speed and screen size, this is a bit confusing.
Why buy the 12" PowerBook when the 14" iBook G4 appears to be a better deal? The answer is in the little things: video memory, bus speed, faster hard drive and more A/V input/output options.
Get the details here: iBook vs. PowerBook
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1. Andrew on August 3, 2005 11:40 PM writes...
"The answer is in the little things: video memory, bus speed, faster hard drive and more A/V input/output options."
These are not minor things. Being able to span a desktop across the laptop screen + a large extra monitor is great. The faster hard drive and additional A/V i/o are absolute requirements for anyone doing more than home video or hobbiest audio work; iBooks just aren't up to the task of running ProTools or other common audio editng software.
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