Hello guys, just want some opinion here. Actually wanted to buy a second hand Powerbook. So there's a somebody offer me Powerbook G4 17inch for RM6000. Is it a good buy or shud i add another rm1799 for a new Macbook Pro 15 inch 2.16ghz C2D?

By the way, this is a spec.

Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.67GHz)
Model: M9689LL/A
Processor: 1.67GHz PowerPC G4
Memory: 512MB PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM, single SO-DIMM
Display: 17-inch (diagonal), 1440 x 900 resolution, TFT widescreen
Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 with 128MB of DDR SDRAM and dual-link DVI
Hard disk drive: 100GB Ultra ATA/100; 5400 rpm
Slot-loading optical drive: 8x SuperDrive DVD±RW/CD-RW
Ethernet: Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit)
Wireless: Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme; built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Modem: Built-in 56K V.92 modem
Keyboard: Full size, illuminated with ambient light sensor
System software: Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger

I would go for the mbp C2D.

Core2 Duo 2.16, 1gb ram, 120gb hdd,bootcamp and a new machine.
Worth RM 1799

i second that .

if you are already mac user since the advent of G4 processor , u will go C2D MacBookPro

u will know what is the difference between CISC and RISC

kevler,
Er... someone wanna tell me what's CISC & RISC? *gulps*

In term of speed, the mbp C2D 2.16 is much faster than the 17inch 1.67ghz rite?

The seller told me that this powerbook did not have any scratch and he has been using it for 1 year plus.

check this article , i think u will get what i'm trying to tell

this is good article , and that's why Steve Jobs wants to transition Apple product to Intel

http://cse.stanford.edu/class/sophomore-co.../risc/risccisc/
http://kb.iu.edu/data/abig.html

search in gogole.com
http://www.google.com/search?q=cisc+and+ri...lient=firefox-a

This post has been edited by kevler: Jan 4 2007, 07:48 PM

Hey there..

I think you should opt for the MBP C2D... like noel said, you'll get a newer processor, more ram, bigger harddisk...

From the specs u listed, it seems that the one he's selling is the older version of the powerbook G4... The screen may be bigger, but the MBP can achieve the same resolution... So what you see on-screen would be the same thing...same amount of pixels in a smaller amount of space=sharper screen The unit being sold is also more than 1year, so if he didn't get ACPP it's too late for you to extend the warranty... And even though there's no scratches, there's bound to be internal wear and tear, especially with the optical drive & hard disk....

The other advantages:
+ new machine, new warranty
+ capable to run windows (u'll never know when u need windows... I still use windows for certain apps, e.g. Nokia PC Suite)
+ Newer software may be optimized to run on Intel Processors..
+ lighter & more portable
+ Dual layer DVD burning..
+ Built in iSight

Things you'll not get:
- 56K modem (who needs one anyway)
- bigger screen (remember, it's just physically big.. resolution is the same)

If you can afford it, the extra RM1799 would be worth it... Consider it as an investment... You'll be more satisfied... Not to forget, the experience of unpacking a new mac out of the box itself is something priceless...

i would recommend the 17" only if you plan to run some apps that still runs only on power pc.

Thanx for your opinion guys..i have decide to buy a new mac book pro.

Welcome to the world of Mac, bro

warranty?
Me thinks 6K is a bit on the high side... even for a 17". If it was 4K, I'd get this.