At 3:37 AM +0000 1/12/05, crmatt99 wrote:
>Wouldn't a power book be choice then the moniter and keyboard is
>right there for the gig
Actually, as my PowerBook was recently stolen (which I use with
Digital Performer to record all my stuff) I've been looking at new
portables. The Mac mini, when you add in a monitor, keyboard, mouse
and enough memory to matter costs around $1700. An iBook with the
same basic specs costs, surprise, around $1700. Hmmm. For an extra
$1000, you can get a PowerBook with the light-up keyboard (actually
very worth it), faster processor, larger monitor and the capability
to hook up an additional monitor (the iBook can only mirror the
built-in screen).
Executive summary: have the money, get a PowerBook, want portable for
less get the iBook. Nothing against the Mac mini, but as it's only
got a G4 I'd go with the iBook or the PowerBook (if you have the
money). Once Apple starts making G5 PowerBooks, though, the equation
changes as the extra power of the G5 over the G4 will make a big
difference.
My humble opinions, of course. <g>
Seth