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Seb From Holland · 03-09-2003, 04:15 AM

So I've decided to get rid of my big computer and buy a second laptop, that will function as my new workstation. I'm really thinking about this new Apple Powerbook G4, which has a 17" flatscreen and every possible feature you could think of. But I never ever worked with MacOS before in my life.

I'm a designer so I really need a big processor/lots of memory (512 of 1gig)/plenty of videomemory(64mb). I already own an IBM laptop, and I'm very satisfied about it but it's too slow to function as a full workstation (800mhz, 256mb).

What could you advice me? To go for the Apple Powerbook, or go for an Intel-based laptop. And which ones are good? I prefer to work with good brands such as IBM, Compaq/HP or Dell maybe?

Im looking to spend around ?3500 on it. Any thoughts on this one?

Thanks,
Sebastian.

(Edit: here's a link to the Powerbook: http://www.apple.com/powerbook/index17.html )

03-09-2003, 04:15 AM
Seb From Holland Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,747	Apple Powerbook G4 17" or an Intel-based laptop computer? So I've decided to get rid of my big computer and buy a second laptop, that will function as my new workstation. I'm really thinking about this new Apple Powerbook G4, which has a 17" flatscreen and every possible feature you could think of. But I never ever worked with MacOS before in my life. I'm a designer so I really need a big processor/lots of memory (512 of 1gig)/plenty of videomemory(64mb). I already own an IBM laptop, and I'm very satisfied about it but it's too slow to function as a full workstation (800mhz, 256mb). What could you advice me? To go for the Apple Powerbook, or go for an Intel-based laptop. And which ones are good? I prefer to work with good brands such as IBM, Compaq/HP or Dell maybe? Im looking to spend around ?3500 on it. Any thoughts on this one? Thanks, Sebastian. (Edit: here's a link to the Powerbook: http://www.apple.com/powerbook/index17.html ) Last edited by Seb From Holland; 03-09-2003 at 04:23 AM..