MOTM

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