Well I started this thread to get an idea of what people thought to buying a G4 PB as a spare laptop. The range of responses I've received from everyone has pretty much mirrored what has been going on in my head. I'm glad I found the 68kmla forum, the one place a person can pose a question such as "Can i use this obsolete tech" and not be laughed at 
One suggestion that has been the G4 Ibook 2005 model, i had totally dismissed the Ibook line of laptops. As I've stated before, I had a terrible time with two G3 Ibooks in 2006 and it has left a bad taste in my mouth ever since. I think it was that which attributed to me never upgrading past my Pismo.
I've had a look at the iBook and seen a 2005 model in good condition which I'm seriously thinking of buying. With TenFourFox and various other aids, it should be pretty good for what i need. While the Powerbook does look the part, the soft metal might not take kindly to being thrown around in my rucksack for a quick outing to Starbucks.
After spending the weekend with my HP DV7 on my lap, I'm even more off the idea of a large screen. I'd use this G3 iBook I'm typing on, but quite frankly I dont trust it. I replaced the logic board and it's working, for now...*cue sinister music* :lol: Since repairing it, I've been handling it like a fragile china cup.
One suggestion that has been the G4 Ibook 2005 model, i had totally dismissed the Ibook line of laptops. As I've stated before, I had a terrible time with two G3 Ibooks in 2006 and it has left a bad taste in my mouth ever since. I think it was that which attributed to me never upgrading past my Pismo.
I've had a look at the iBook and seen a 2005 model in good condition which I'm seriously thinking of buying. With TenFourFox and various other aids, it should be pretty good for what i need. While the Powerbook does look the part, the soft metal might not take kindly to being thrown around in my rucksack for a quick outing to Starbucks.
After spending the weekend with my HP DV7 on my lap, I'm even more off the idea of a large screen. I'd use this G3 iBook I'm typing on, but quite frankly I dont trust it. I replaced the logic board and it's working, for now...*cue sinister music* :lol: Since repairing it, I've been handling it like a fragile china cup.