Should i Buy an Apple iBook G4?

**Caleb_Soccer_Star** · 09-07-2009, 01:45 PM

Well like the title says im thinking about getting a Apple iBook G4 14.1-inch Laptop.
The reason for me looking at them is, i used to have a Dell Inspiron 1501. I broke it.
Do you think i would like the ibook?
here's the description on the mac.

Condition: -- Processor Type: PowerPC G4
Product Family: iBook Processor Speed (per Core): 1.42 GHz
Screen Size: 14 inch Processor Configuration: --
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4, Tiger Memory (RAM): 512 MB
Primary Drive: CD-RW/DVD Combo Hard Drive Capacity: 60 GB

Like i said id be moving from the Dell Inspiron 1501. Do you think i would like it. Please help me out.

Thanks Very Much(=

**sursture** · 09-07-2009, 02:11 PM

MACs are super stable compared to PC.
The drawback is the lack of plentyful SW around... but it all depends on what u r gonna use it 4

I have both - and I use the MAC for work n video and the PC for gaming and stuff

**Caleb_Soccer_Star** · 09-07-2009, 02:28 PM

I would mostly use it for msn,myspace,youtube,itunes,facebook,just surfing the web in general. That kind of stuff. No gaming or anything just web stuff.
My dell was 1.8Ghz.
Big difference? or what?
Thank You(=

**sursture** · 09-07-2009, 02:33 PM

Then it really does not matter much.
One thing is clear though. Surfing on a PC using IE is just a nightmare nowadays...as IE repeatedly crashes. But if u use Firefox it is quite OK.

On MAC using Safari u will have no problems.

**Caleb_Soccer_Star** · 09-07-2009, 02:42 PM

Yeah i used Safari on Vista on that dell. I loved safari.
Do you think itll be slower on the mac?
Like Surfing the web and stuff?

**sursture** · 09-07-2009, 02:49 PM

Safari is a native MAC browser - it is quicker and more stable on a MAC

**Caleb_Soccer_Star** · 09-07-2009, 02:50 PM

I know; i just mean will my overall internet speed be slower because its like 5 years old?

**sursture** · 09-07-2009, 02:53 PM

Well the RAM should be up:ed if possible - otherwise u should be OK.
You never get enough RAM....

Personally I prefer a slower, but STABLE mashine....which a PC can't compete with

**Caleb_Soccer_Star** · 09-07-2009, 02:59 PM

Alright; Thank you.
So you dont think ill see a slower speed difference or anything?
Im not playing games or anything either.

**GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL** · 09-07-2009, 03:08 PM

No!

Don't buy a mac with any PowerPC processor. At the very least get a Core Duo. They're going for below $500 on eBay and they're way faster.. you won't even be able to go on youtube with a G4 without trying to pull your hair out.

**Caleb_Soccer_Star** · 09-07-2009, 03:12 PM

Oh, damnit=/
I wish more people would reply to this thread so i had more ideas.

**sursture** · 09-07-2009, 03:17 PM

The processor has marginal effect on web loading times - it is the RAM that is important (and the web con obviously...)

**GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL** · 09-07-2009, 03:19 PM

What's your budget?

The processor has everything to do with flash performance on macs. Flash is fatally flawed on OS X and it will eat any iBook for breakfast. It's tolerable on my Core 2 Duo.

**Caleb_Soccer_Star** · 09-07-2009, 03:26 PM

Budget is about $325 lol. Not much i know.

**sursture** · 09-07-2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

What's your budget?

The processor has everything to do with flash performance on macs. Flash is fatally flawed on OS X and it will eat any iBook for breakfast. It's tolerable on my Core 2 Duo.

Don't confuse the poor guy; as he said

"I will use it 4 msn, myspace, youtube, itunes, facebook,just surfing the web in general"

Any old junk box can do that.

"Caleb Soccer Star" - Hope u r not planning to pay 325 for an iBook G4 - they should be <$150

**Caleb_Soccer_Star** · 09-07-2009, 03:42 PM

Im not poor; im just not rich either.
I just bought a new car; between school & sports & the car & **** its not to easy lol.
So straight up; is the computer **** or not? I just need it for the stuff i said. not any games or anything.
I also dont want it taking 2 minutes to load one page.

**GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL** · 09-07-2009, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Caleb_Soccer_Star

Budget is about $325 lol. Not much i know.

I'm not confusing anyone. Google "iBook choppy youtube performance" and you'll come up with plenty of answers. You will regret buying a G4 iBook. $300 is way better spent on a windows laptop.. for about $400-500 you can get yourself a used Core 2 Duo late 2006 Macbook that will be much better off and will still run windows if you have the need.

**sursture** · 09-07-2009, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

$300 is way better spent on a windows laptop.. for about $400-500 you can get yourself a used Core 2 Duo late 2006 Macbook that will be much better off and will still run windows if you have the need.

I would NEVER pay more than $150 tops for an iBook G4....$300 = totally insane!

**GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL** · 09-07-2009, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Caleb_Soccer_Star

Im not poor; im just not rich either.
I just bought a new car; between school & sports & the car & **** its not to easy lol.
So straight up; is the computer **** or not? I just need it for the stuff i said. not any games or anything.
I also dont want it taking 2 minutes to load one page.

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**Caleb_Soccer_Star** · 09-07-2009, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

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Thanks; im looking for a mac though(=
Found a good Macbook for around $400.

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