Posts by phoenix78

the validity of benchmark programs depend on what processor the benchmarking code was optimised or compiled for... say.. if it was built on a g5 desktop using a compiler that builds code for the g5 then it will run crap on the g4... and...

There are many advantages to having 64 bit vs 32 bit. http://www.build-your-own-computer-t...rocessors.html I dont want to hijak this thread and turn it into a 32 vs 64 issue.. but i believe it has merit in adresing the initial...

is your initial post really about running games or the fact that you like osx more than windows? if it is about games then dont even bother looking past windows lol. Ill throw the cat amonsgst the pigeons here and say it is not a good...

Hi hooligan... seriously the 17 is a wonderful machine in terms of screen size... and if you can afford it, it is a great buy to be sure!! i have been reading alot around the web (particularly macnn.com and links given from it) and...

triadone, i was told by the apple sales rep that the ibook was made with significantly less quality products than the powerbook. and i seemed to agree after i saw the screen quality. sure it seemed a solid chassis however the internals...

when i said before: "DONT even open it !!! there is a 'seal' that is 'cracked' by the tech whenever they need to open it. if you crack the seal they wil know lol. it is a bitch trying to open a powerbook ( i tried lol). dont do it...

Hi pr5owner, why do you 'need' to learn osx? If you dont want to buy an ibook immediately then there are a several books you can find about the osx OS. So even if you dont buy the actual pc you can just read an illustrated book. they...

yeah i ditched my TM8006. i bought it for much cheaper than a reseller could buy it for. and that was brand new. so i sold it at my uni for what i bought it for lol. basically i chucked it because i grew up on a mac and have a...

Hi guys/gals, just writing to ask when the next revision of powerbooks will be out? I am looking for a powerbook since getting rid of my TravelMate8006. My plan was to wait for the g5 release but i am thinking that those will be...

HI all, dr150, do you really need a 17"? perhaps a 15" would do if price is a concern and also you will get more battery life out of a 15 as the lcd is a major power sink... having said that, who wouldnt 'want' a 17" ??...