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Which iBook should I get?
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If you had a choice between these two identically-priced iBooks, which one would you choose? I'm not terribly concerned about HD space; if I need more, I'll buy an external. I'm about 90% convinced to get the 12" at this point, but I'm a little concerned about the screen size, although I've heard nothing but good things from people with the 12". All advice welcome, especially if you own one of these models.
Option 1
iBook G4 1Ghz, 14-inch display, 1024x768 resolution, 256mb DDR266 SDRAM, 40GB HD, DVD-CDRW Combo drive, ATI Radeon 9200 w/32mb DDR Video Ram
Option 2
iBook G4 1.2Ghz, 12-inch display, 1024x768 resolution, 256MB PC 2100 DDR SDRAM, 30GB ATA 100 HD, DVD-CDRW Combo Drive, ATI Radeon 9200 w/32mb DDR video ram, Airport Extreme
Thanks.
-Aaron
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Get the 12 inch. It's going to be faster, more portable, and lighter. The 12-inch rules. The 14" is bulky, heavier and has the same screen resolution as the 12 inch. And you have airport extreme built-in on the 12 inch.
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i've got the 12 and it's fantastic - best computer i've ever used. the larger ibook would be great if you needed the superdrive but couldn't afford a powerbook 12 or had poor eyesight so needed a few more inches. other than that, the 12 is the one to go for i reckon.
sminch
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I've got the 14 inch. I like it a lot, but if your looking for portability I'd get the 12 inch w/ the airport extreme and plus you can always use the screen spanning hack and hook it up to a 20 inch monitor 
Though after having had my iBook for a while I wish I would have gotten the 12inch power book instead. Oh, well...I guess I'll wait until the G5s come out and see how the ol' bank accounts doin.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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I am 40 and I have no problems with the 12 inch screen in my powerbook. Before I bought it screensize was my main concern. Now I must say the screen is great.
From the specs I would recommend the 12 inch. The 14 inch iBook is a little too clumsy.
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Get the 12" iBook. It is a sweet machine
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Originally Posted by MacAtak
I've got the 14 inch. I like it a lot, but if your looking for portability I'd get the 12 inch w/ the airport extreme and plus you can always use the screen spanning hack and hook it up to a 20 inch monitor
Though after having had my iBook for a while I wish I would have gotten the 12inch power book instead. Oh, well...I guess I'll wait until the G5s come out and see how the ol' bank accounts doin.
i love my 12" iBook but like you i wish i would have gotten a powerbook - but the 15" powerbook. i really screwed myself too because i told my wife i wouldnt get a new mac until they came out with G5 iBooks thats going to be awhile
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Go for the 12" iBook-if you need the SuperDrive, you might wish to buy the 14".
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12 in is fasteer, new, less weight,the screen in the minus in you want big screen,i like the smaller one because th ibook is easier to carru
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I personally find the 12" screen too small @ 1024*768 - its beautiful but a little harsh on the eyes.
Id go the 14" personally, or look at powerbooks.
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