[JHromadka]

Ok, so I've been considering my options for my current PowerBook G4 400. I can double its RAM from 384 to 768 MB and hold out a little longer for the inevitable PB G5, or I can take advantage of Apple's trade-in program.

The only thing that I am concerned about is the possibility of Apple redesigning the PB G5 into something that I don't like. The current PowerBooks are only 1" thick and a little over 5 pounds. Because of heat requirements, what if the new PowerBooks are thicker and/or heavier? Would you upgrade to the G5 or go for one of the current G4s?

What's the most important factor for you in upgrading to a PowerBook G5?

[Eug Wanker]

All of the above. It has to be a fast G5 (~1.6), with a nice form factor, reasonable battery life, OK price, and no heavier than 6 lbs for the 15" model.

I currently own a 1 GHz G4 TiBook at 5.5 lbs, and I would not buy a 1.4 GHz G5 PowerBook at 6 lbs.

P.S. Are you enjoying the Calgary winters?

[JHromadka]

I agree that they are all important, but for me, the form factor and weight are the most important. The 17" model is impossible to take on flights unless you always fly business, and I am already nervous that the current PowerBooks are slightly heavier than my TiBook 400.

Originally posted by Eug Wanker:
P.S. Are you enjoying the Calgary winters?

It's great! I've learned to ski and have been going every chance I get, even when it was -25C. I think I'm the only person in Calgary that likes the cold weather and complains when it gets above 0.