[Hairllama]

I need some help making a decision with the Intel transition looming. I just landed a job that will help with the purchase of a new Powerbook. They will pay half of any Powerbook I want, but they do it on a three year lease. This means that any Powerbook I get will have to last three years, I wont be able to trade it in or sell it until the three years is up. My options, #1, keep my current setup until Intel 'Books are introduced and then enter into the three year commitment. #2, Buy a refurb or used 'Book to get me by until I pull the trigger on the new 'Book. #3 just get the current 15" maxed out Powerbook and keep it for three years.

[ism]

Depends if you want a rev A intel powerbook or not. I'd get a refurb now and wait for a rev B intel powerbook.

[Marid]

How badly do you need a new laptop? If you are using some old clunker I say get the PB now. On the other hand, if you already have a 1 GHz class PowerBook I would wait.

I bought a 1.5 GHz 2 GB 15" PB last summer and I love it. I sold my desktop soon after getting it. I use it at work and at home pretty close to 10 hours a day. As a physicist I spend a lot of time with Mathematica, Illustrator, Office, etc. Sure, some more speed would be nice, but making do with an old computer while waiting for the next best thing won't get work done that needs to be done!

[d.fine]

Yes, it depends a little on what you're working with right now. A maxed out current Rev PB will for sure last you three years, but does your system need replacing?

Personally, I'd get it. You'd be paying half price for it, thats a 50% discount, and sell your current machine, some more discount there.

[Link]

What would you rather: An outdated powerbook or an outdated dell? If you're gonna need a laptop now, just get it... you won't see an x86 mac laptop anytime soon I'm sure