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15inch Al book - 1.2Ghz or 1 Ghz
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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I've a bit of a dilemma - I (just about) have the funds for a new powerbook. I'm going to need the 15 inch anyway, and 512 MB of RAM. Do I get a stripped down 1.2Ghz (without the superdrive) or a souped up 1 Ghz (with 512MB RAM)?
Not the hugest problem I know - but I was wondering whether the speed factor is worth the $300 (approx) extra. This would mean tightening my belt for a little while  but it is achievable.
I'm an architect so use a lot of graphics programs.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Jan
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If you use lots of graphics software, then the extra speed is a good thing. Also, all the RAM you can afford is worth it using this OS. Although, it is possible you would not even notice the speed difference between the 2 machines. I know, I am not much help.
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go for the 1.25MHz, with the combo drive, it's much beter value for money. Plus you get the cool backlit keyboard 
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1.33GHz G4 iBook 12"
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If you price out the 1GHz with the same amount of memory, the backlit keyboard, Airport Extreme and such, the 1.25 GHz machine is less that $100 difference....that's why I bought the 1.25...now, when will it arrive?
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it would of been better if both 15"'s were 1.25 Ghz. Its sad that the 15" has been at 1Ghz for nearly a whole year now. Would of been better to have moved it on and let the 12" be the 1Ghz machine soley.
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Just went for the 1.25 GHz!  Thanks for the suggestions - was really pulling my hair out trying to decide. Now I just have to wait 4 weeks for delivery....
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Join Date: Sep 2002
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Yeah, that's the thing that sucks when you customize your machine.
I was in the same dilemma as you about 2 weeks back. I just use this mostly for business (MS Word/Excel) and the web. So realistically I don't need the faster speed, but then again, resale value would be a little bit higher.
So I went with the 1.25GHz. Both of machines are great though.
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Join Date: May 2003
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Originally posted by janmc:
Just went for the 1.25 GHz! Thanks for the suggestions - was really pulling my hair out trying to decide. Now I just have to wait 4 weeks for delivery....
4 weeks?
Did you order with 1gig ram?
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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I avoided the bto option just for that reason when I ordered mine on the 23rd. It had at the time available immediatly, of course since then I got emails stating that it will ship on or before 10/03. Being the kind of instant gratification person, I thought waiting another week was rough, never mind 4 weeks,
Good luck and enjoy.
Mike
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