Apple MacBook: Pay more for black?
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Take a closer look.\n\nThe white has a 60 gig HD and the black 80 gig\n\nAnd people will pay more for a color. Canon did it with the Rebel XT (SLR camera)\n\nAs for me, I like my ole 17" powerbook (silver) ;-)
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I love my macbook pro. Just go to www.apple.com
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Define low cost, some G4 iBooks here, http://www.bizrate.com/buy/products__cat_id--462,keyword--G4%20iBook,sort--5.html\n\nSome G4 Powerbooks here, http://www.bizrate.com/buy/products__cat_id--462,keyword--g4%20powerbook,sort--5.html\n\nBut the problem you have with Apple products (if it is a problem) is that they hold their value very well and the cheapest iBook was I believe $899 and you may as well spend the extra $100 and get a brand new one from Apple, http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/7201107/wo/nG291lW4l1HN3tDQenGH0jh38qy/0.SLID?mco=DFE2FCC&nclm=iBook\n\nOr, you can check eBay, http://www.ebay.com/
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http://www.macmerc.com/sections.php?op=viewarticle&artid=209&page=1
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Yes it does.. All versions of mac laptops do (iBook, Powerbook , Macbook and Macbook Pro)\n\nthe black macbook looks sweet with the white logo.
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ebay, craigslist, lowendmacs.com, everymac.com or just google search the Mac model you want.
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What sf49rox said is all well and good, but the powerbook you're comparing with is a generation older than the current macbook. The new dual core intel macbooks will blow anything apple has offered previously out of the water. Now, mind you not as much as apple would have you believe (they advertise it being 4x faster). However, it will boast better power efficiency (longer battery life, or at least the same battery life with a more powerful notebook), much better multi-tasking (with two cores instead of one, multi-threaded apps get a *huge* speed bump), and some new and innovative features such as the new power connector - a very good reason to consider a macbook in and of itself. Other than that, it's your standard laptop, with the same ram found in other notebooks, a 5400 rpm hard drive, an optical drive, and a few periperal components. I personally feel that the new offering from Apple is an amazing package - pricey but worth it. Not to mention, with a larger monitor (15.4") than previous models and a rather powerful graphics adapter, this laptop is definitely up to the task of a desktop replacement.\n\nEDIT: you can see a direct comparison of a powerbook G4 to a macbook pro here - http://www.geekpatrol.ca/blog/89/
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Go for an Apple.  They are slightly more pricey but they are well designed.
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A refurb from Apple. You probably still would qualify for student discount.\nhttp://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=D8593B5A&nclm=CertifiedMac\n\nAs for accessories, adding on to the previous answer. \nUSB Flashdrive\nA USB mini mouse\nDefinitely a Notebook Lock like Kensington's MicroSaver DS
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I just bought an imac desktop computer. I am very happy with it. It was an iffy purchase and I wasn't sure that I needed it. After using it for almost 2 weeks now I love it. I have been a PC person until now but have just realized how good macs really are. I would reccommend a mac desktop if you want stylish looks, reliabilty, and great performance. I agree with the person above who mentioned that there aren't a lot of programs that you can get on a mac. However there seems to be many more popping up now that macs are getting more attention. I would recommend having both a pc and a mac if you can. Then you can have the best of both worlds:) The new mac operating system x is amazing too.
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because only one company makes them. They can drive up the price to whatever they want!\n\nBut, for a computer that actually works without having to tinker with it -- i'd pay a little extra. Windows sucks.\n\nIt also takes a higher degree of sensibility to appreciate the difference between mac and windows.
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I've had a Dell.  They are good but then I was converted to a Mac.  Seriously, they may cost a bit more but are soooo easy to use and have none of the problems pc's have.  A lot of fun, too.  Check 'em out.  I have the iBook G4.
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Mac with Intel is wonderful.  New Macbook laptop is sooo easy to use.  You have the option to run windows or tiger,  Software is simple, I am able to transfer my ipod between a windows computer and this laptop with no problems, so It handles some windows software with no issue.  Stick with a mac and stay away from the dark world of windows!!!
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Try going to an IMAC store.
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Personally, I would get the Macbook Pro just because of the bigger screen and faster processor. You'll find two inches makes a HUGE difference. I have the 15" and it's great! BUT...\n\nwhat you really need is more memory and hard drive space. Midi files  can take up a lot of HD space... I would recommend an external Lacie HD... get at least 7200rpm, 250GB drive. If you're just playing around you should be ok with 512MB RAM. \n\nMy neighbor is a professional musician and he uses Garageband to mix some of his background stuff.\n\nTwo last items... regardless of what model you get, ALWAYS buy the Applecare with it...ALWAYS!!! I've owned a Mac for over a decade and the extended warranty is always worth it. All it takes is one hard drive crash or even one broken key and you'll rack up $300+ in repairs. ALSO, if you're not familiar with the Mac programs like Garageband, buy the ProCare package for $99/yr. It will get you one-on-one instruction on all Mac (and even some non-Mac) programs.
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You should get a black Nano.  Everybody has a white iPod.  Be different.  Be unique.  Get a black one.  You had "make" it more girlly by getting a cover for it.  And there are a huge quanity of covers for iPods.\n\nyou want to know the price to purchase 500 songs on iTunes?\n500 x 0.99 = $495\nnot too sure about that part of the question though.\n\nThings the iPod Nano come with:\nBattery: 14 hrs of playing music; 4 hrs of slideshows w/ music\nDisplay Screen: 1.5 in (diagonally) in color\nConnectivity Points: Stereo minijack & Dock connector\nSoftware: iTunes\nAccessories: Earbud headphones, USB Cable, & Dock Adapter\nManual: Guide on Electronic Features & a Quick Start\nWarranty: Single Incident Telephone Support - 90 days; Limited - 1 yr\n\nOther features\nCharge time: 3 hrs to 100%; 1.5 hrs to 80%\nAudio Type: AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, MP3, WAV\nPhoto Type: BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, PSD, TIFF\nSize: 3.5 (height) x 1.6 (width) x 0.27 (depth)\nWeight: 1.5 oz\n\nI hope that helps.  Sorry with that was boring/useless.  Just trying to answer the question as well as I could, but at the same time being able to be understood.  I hope I did both.\n\nEnjoy your iPod Nano.  You'll absolutely love it.  Just be careful with the screen.  They scratch up very easily.
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I think macs are better