The cables are the same, it's just a question of how many/which pins have a signal being sent on them. So it shouldn't be a problem.

Uhh, 1.67 to 1.8 is a meager jump.

Quote: Originally Posted by Maflynn Quite simply yes. With the Mactels on the horizon you bet. if we even see a PB refresh it will be very minor. Just look at the iBook refres…

Quote: Originally Posted by Randman I think there might be a slight bump in specs but not a G5. I didn't say G5, (I said a faster G4!) - I merely pointed out the ridicul…

Quote: Originally Posted by iBorg LOL - you think Apple's going to sit on the already outdated PowerBook specs for another year (when they go Intel)??? Quite simply yes.…

I hunkered down and bought a 15" PB yesterday night. Might not last me as long as I'd prefer, but at least it'll do until that day.

Quote: Originally Posted by iBorg LOL - you think Apple's going to sit on the already outdated PowerBook specs for another year (when they go Intel)??? I think there might…

Quote: Originally Posted by Randman Not with the Mactels on the horizon. LOL - you think Apple's going to sit on the already outdated PowerBook specs for another year (whe…

Quote: Originally Posted by djkny Think, in another few weeks, there'll be a PowerBook update that we'll go gaga over, simply to justify our own delusions for having waited it o…

the ibook may be more durable, but when you press the keys they just feel more flimsy and not as well put together as the powerbook. use them side by side and you can tell. i could…

The updates are here and laughable. But then again, Apple's a genius at Mind Control (aka 'think secret'). Consider this: they upped specs that were available nearly 8 months a…

What indication do you have that the PB is better built? I own both and, if anything, the iBook is the more durable machine. It would take a lot more force to crack the polycarbona…

I'm a 12" powerbook owner, I chose it because of the superdrive, which you still can't get with a 12" iBook. Otherwise, I would've picked the iBook because of better durability an…

I'm going to chime in, there's seems to be some talk that the PB has better quality then the ibook. I don't think apple sacrifises quality between the two models. Additionally th…

'Tis definitely a more realistic car comparison!

if you want quality you have to go with the powerbook. going between the powerbooks and the ibooks in the store, the powerbooks are built so much better. you can feel it in the key…

Quote: Originally Posted by Stingrey True, but in reality driving back and forth every day to work I just hate going over the speed bumps and stop and go traffic. I much prefer…

True, but in reality driving back and forth every day to work I just hate going over the speed bumps and stop and go traffic. I much prefer to drive my every day driver. That and…

perhaps you can wait a few more days and check out ibook's new offerings... since there are rumors that there will be a 15 inch ibook...

a ferrari is most certainly better than a toyota. if you didn't want it, you could sell it and buy a toyota with a little left over. but who would sell a ferrari to buy a toyota?…

Well, most Toyota's get better gas mileage are more comfortable and can carry more people and gear. One ain't necessarily better than the other.

Quote: Originally Posted by kentuckyfried I've been feeling like going out to impulsively buy an Apple laptop since I went on vacation, at time when I really needed one and it w…

It all depends on screen res. I love my wife's 12" iBook. In most ways I prefer it to my 15" PB but I can't live with 1024x768. I'm very interested, to say the least, in the upcomi…

If you already own a desktop, consider getting a 12" iBook if you want portability. Still has oomph, better battery life and it's cheaper (wait till next week to see if there's an …

I just don't like the idea of taking something designed to be small and elegant and make it bigger by adding onto it. I'd much rather have an external HD separate and a UBS and Fir…