Trying to decide between a 20Gb/128k version of the newest iBookSE - or the G3500 Powerbook. Seems little to choose on speed, and about $1000 to save. Any other reasons why I should go one route of the other?
Also I'm currently in the US and thinking of buying here, as I split my time 50/50. BUT is there any downside re PAL/NTSC in buying a machine in the US?? Prices are a9bout $2300 for iBook and $3300 for Powerbook.
Thanks,
Nick Hart-Williams
In your place I'd visit Apple's web site and VERY carefully compare specs.
The one thing that struck us at CV, though, is that the new DV iBook has the ability (so the info we've read says) to output to analogue, not just DV!!
That struck as a VERY nice feature to have, especially on the cheaper machine.
You need to check what this really means, though.
If all looks good, then definitely the iBook to go for is the one with the higher spec - 128MByte RAM and a 20GByte drive.
Bob C
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I reckon the speed difference of 36mhz is nothing. The iBook has a smaller monitor, only single USB & Firewire ports and a smaller HD, plus a few other extras missing (like monitor out). So there are quite a few differences in hardware spec for the $1000. It boils down to money-honey. As for PAL/NTSC that is all handled by software - not the hardware (but double check on the AV out). Thought about a Cube?
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Steve
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Thanks, Steve. I haver indeed thought about a Cube - as I need to use the machine both sides of the Atlantic, it could be fine IF the power supply is DC - and as I understand that the power supply unit is external, this may be the case. Any ideas?
Nick
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Nick Hart-Williams
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Nick
all of apples machines that I have come across of late use an international 100-240 volts power supply, so you can use them anywhere. In 94 I was in canada and bought a Pre-PowerPC Mac that I used both in UK and South Africa with a transformer.
But subsequent to that all other machines have a switch to 100-120 or 220-240 volts supply. I will check the PowerBook at work to see what happens there. I did notice at Apple store that you can buy additional power supplies. So you may just need a plug adapter or a localised power lead
I am almost certain that all the machines will be for international use.
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Steve
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