I'm going to get a laptop soon, but it's now a tossup between the Dell Inspiron 6000 and an iBook G4. I am the most familiar with Windows and know that the Dell is the laptop I want for my needs. I've only been considering a Mac because I've seen every single error message Windows has to offer and while I normally would just live with it and keep fixing it, I would welcome a change. Here's what I need to know:
- Specs - the Dell is 2GHz while the iBook is 1.42. I don't know how the OSX operating system reacts to RAM and processor speed, is that enough or should I get something faster? The Dell is 1GB RAM while the iBook is 512MB. Obviously one is much better than the other, but again, I don't know Macs.
- Price - If I were to compare em as PC to PC style laptops, the Dell wins, but is the Mac less than what I need for the money? I might play some occasional games and get Pro Tools LE maybe for the laptop, so speed and effeciency is something I need, and don't want to compromise. I basically get more spec wise from the Dell, but if the Mac needs less to do the same job, it's worth it to me.
I can live with learning a new OS all over again. This won't replace a desktop for me, but for a student who does use his computer a lot I don't want a piece of junk that I might have to upgrade in a few months as my needs change.
Any help and advice would be appreciated. I can live with Windows, but again, the thing I want to find out is can the iBook do the same with less specs. I was checking out the new MacBook Pro, but I'd rather wait to have em work out any bugs since it's a first generation thing for them. BTW, they are both the same price, which is why I'm torn and confused. Thanks fellas! [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]
- Irfaan -
- Specs - the Dell is 2GHz while the iBook is 1.42. I don't know how the OSX operating system reacts to RAM and processor speed, is that enough or should I get something faster? The Dell is 1GB RAM while the iBook is 512MB. Obviously one is much better than the other, but again, I don't know Macs.
- Price - If I were to compare em as PC to PC style laptops, the Dell wins, but is the Mac less than what I need for the money? I might play some occasional games and get Pro Tools LE maybe for the laptop, so speed and effeciency is something I need, and don't want to compromise. I basically get more spec wise from the Dell, but if the Mac needs less to do the same job, it's worth it to me.
I can live with learning a new OS all over again. This won't replace a desktop for me, but for a student who does use his computer a lot I don't want a piece of junk that I might have to upgrade in a few months as my needs change.
Any help and advice would be appreciated. I can live with Windows, but again, the thing I want to find out is can the iBook do the same with less specs. I was checking out the new MacBook Pro, but I'd rather wait to have em work out any bugs since it's a first generation thing for them. BTW, they are both the same price, which is why I'm torn and confused. Thanks fellas! [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]
- Irfaan -
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