Apple iBook (Is it worth it?)

enk0d · 07-22-2003, 07:19 PM

Hi everyone,

I need a little help here i was wondering if anyone here got a distro up and running without any issues on any of the latest ibooks like the 500 or the 800Mhz?

The reason why i am asking is because i am really tired of my windows machine and want to get something better more stable the pc is old and i would like to invest in a G4 tower but i am having a hard time deciding on which one i should get ibbok or G4 tower?

Or should i just get a pc based laptop so that i can run any distro out there seeing how mobility is a nice feature to have.

Pcghost · 07-22-2003, 07:21 PM

PC laptops have many many more options available for them as far as operating systems go, but then again I am biased. I don't much care for Mac products. Too proprietary IMHO...

enk0d · 07-22-2003, 08:36 PM

Well you have a point there but there systems do give you the consumer your money worth don't you think?

If i can i would love to get my hands on a ibm x series laptop over the both tower and ibook lol. Too expensive for me though. But then again i can hold out for a while longer and save some more to get it.

What do you think guys?

finegan · 07-22-2003, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by enk0d
Well you have a point there but there systems do give you the consumer your money worth don't you think?

No, but the notebook world is the last place you can still get the shaft from computer companies that are all competing with rock bottom off the shelf pricing and build-it-yourself sensibility.

Honestly, the ibook is really nice for what you get these days, Apple's adherance to fashion above function is still bothersome. Ever since they did away with those garish G3s all of their machines have been much more delicate.

Honestly though, Sharp and a few others make a Transmeta based notebook that is pretty badass, might want to look into that.

Cheers

Finegan

enk0d · 07-22-2003, 09:55 PM

Well what about IBM, Toshiba, compaq even don't they count as good companies on your honest opinion?

qulnxsh · 07-23-2003, 01:48 AM

Any notebook with the PPC processor in it is worth considering. Their batteries just last a lot longer than their x86-based counterparts, but don't pick the basic model, get a decent ibook for $1300. Also, PCC processors run a lot cooler, so they can be used as laptops...

browny_amiga · 07-23-2003, 03:27 AM

I got a X series laptop from IBM (X21) (specs available on request) and well, it's ok. I had another laptop before (Acer) and it is not that glamouros to have an ibm. What do they have that the competition does not? Well, I guess the reading light (for typing when it is dark)and i ***heard*** that linux hw support for IBM laptops is very good, since they foster linux so much.
They are very expensive (fancy brand, you pay more) and the only reason I got one was that I got if for less than half price.
Besides that, a laptop is a laptop.

I like the styling of the Macs, especially I love OS X. They did what M$ can only dream about (it does not look like play doh).
Finnegan: In what way is the functionality impaired by the design with Apples?

For me, Macs are the other Desktop alternative to Windows. You get drivers in the package to every scanner, digicam etc... Linux is not as far as mac on the desktop yet. Yes, they are proprietary. But consider:
They are among the good guys, fighting the big evil.
(Which name I will not utter here and only by day)
Just some thoughts about it. Besides that, I don't know so much about Macs. I always wanted to buy one... I have a faible for rebel brands, ways beside the beaten paths...

Pcghost · 07-23-2003, 12:17 PM

Isn't Mac OS X just a debian port with a mac looking skin on it? My problem with Macs has never been their software (except the lack thereof) but the idea that if you want to replace hardware, your options are 1 company (Macintosh). I run from proprietary standards. I admit though I don't know if that has changed in the last few years.

Linux support for HP laptops rules. Everything works... Just my 2c.

DicedMalt · 07-24-2003, 02:55 PM

jza · 07-29-2003, 01:06 AM

i had an hp ze4101 and had very bad linux experience

redhat 7.2 and 9 would halt when you enter the installation

knoppix would usually start fine unless there was a pc card in the slot (in which case it would halt)

mato30 · 09-17-2003, 05:31 AM

is an excelent choice if you care to have:
-long battery life
-premium qulaity hardware
-linux and OSX
-good display

and don't care about:
-not being able to run windows
-doing a lot's of compiling yourself (there are not many binaries for PPC/linux out there besides ones included in distro)

speter · 09-17-2003, 01:03 PM

Apple laptops are nice (I had a TiBook for a recent job), but I don't like the keyboards on the iBooks. If you type a lot, invest in a better model.

Steve