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    wanting to buy a powerbook 1.5g anyone?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kojack, Aug 31, 2007.

  1. kojack

    kojack Notebook Prophet

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    im looking for a G4 powerbook, either in 15 or 17" variaties. dont mind how much ram it has but want a nice big hd. for photo editing mostly.
     
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    knp Notebook Evangelist

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    Apple does not manufacture Powerbooks anymore..Perhaps you can try eBay or some places that might sell them used.
     
    knp, Aug 31, 2007
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    Photo editing really relies on RAM...especially Photoshop (the standard for photo editing). You will want at least 1 GB of RAM, 2 GB preferably.

    I'd say get a MacBook, or a refurbished MBP, and if you want a higher resolution connect it to an external display.
     
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    Yeah I agree with Sam, I do a bit of editting with my macbook and I really wish it had 2 Gb's.
     
    Durious, Aug 31, 2007
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    Yep, RAM is very important. I would rank Processor speed as second, so a MB or MBP would be a better pick than the Powerbook for your needs.
     
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    I know ram is important, however I have access to RAM here, i can put it in myself, im just looking for a G4 1.5g processor with a big HD. to save some money. Its only going to be used as a secondary machine. I have DV9000 HP as my primary notebook plus a rockin desktop too, the powerbook is more of a playtoy/a something different machine. but i need a good sized hd, 1.5g processor and either the 15" or 17" sized notebook. I guess it will be ebay, however they are highly over priced most times.
     
    kojack, Sep 4, 2007
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