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so, a laptop for college
will: wanton sex god:
--- Quote from: Inanimate Object ---Powerbooks are basically the "pro" models. They have higher system specs, faster processors, bigger HDs, more RAM. They also have slightly bigger screens. It goes: 12in, 15in, 17in.
If you're just getting a laptop for college, I'd still go for the iBook. It's a lot cheaper, and it doesn't seem like you need the power of a Powerbook. Also, one of the main cons of a Powerbook is how hot they get. Since they're made out of metal, they run really hot. The 17 isn't as bad because it has more cooling room, but with the 12 and 15 inchers, you're going to want to make sure you're wearing jeans before putting it on your lap.
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mm hmm, i understand that theyre more powerful, and why, i understand what a faster processor and more ram and all that means, im asking what field one would have to be going into to actually need a powerbook
MilkmanDan:
--- Quote from: Ozymandias ---With the exception of visual design, it's going to be worthless. You generally want a Windows platform for programming or maybe Linux for IT.
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Ok, bearing in mind that I think C# and .net in general can choke on my boner, I don't see what else I'm missing out on. I can run anything written for Linux, so what's the problem? Do you actually have any reasons, or are you just player hating?
Valrus:
I'm sayin' bro!
Inanimate Object:
--- Quote from: will: wanton sex god ---
--- Quote from: Inanimate Object ---Powerbooks are basically the "pro" models. They have higher system specs, faster processors, bigger HDs, more RAM. They also have slightly bigger screens. It goes: 12in, 15in, 17in.
If you're just getting a laptop for college, I'd still go for the iBook. It's a lot cheaper, and it doesn't seem like you need the power of a Powerbook. Also, one of the main cons of a Powerbook is how hot they get. Since they're made out of metal, they run really hot. The 17 isn't as bad because it has more cooling room, but with the 12 and 15 inchers, you're going to want to make sure you're wearing jeans before putting it on your lap.
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mm hmm, i understand that theyre more powerful, and why, i understand what a faster processor and more ram and all that means, im asking what field one would have to be going into to actually need a powerbook
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Graphics design, video editing, music production, and gaming. Stuff like that. All that can be done on an iBook too, it's just easier on a Powerbook.
est:
can we maybe stop debating linux vs windows in a thread that Will started specifically to ask about Apple laptops?
he wants an Apple laptop. people who know stuff about Apple are helping him. go start your own topic if you want to debate Apple vs Windows vs Linux for the umpteen billionth time.
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