MacBook 13" 2 GHz VS Powerbook 15" G4 1.25 GHz

Hello,
I'm currently thinking of selling my Powerbook G4 1.25 GHz in order to get a MacBook 13" 2 GHz!
Do you think that this might be a good choice?
My main reason is to get a little smaller machine!
I need it to do school work (word processing) and graphic designer stuff (Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, Flash 8, zBrush 2)!
I also like to play World of Warcraft!
I've already read numerous posts on these subjects, but taking a decision isn't quiet simple!
Does anyone know the appr. value of my powerbook? I think it might still be worth about $1000!?
Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Fallinangel

I just did that - I had a 15" 1.67GHz PowerBook with 1GB RAM and sold it for just under $1500 (I am in the UK, so it actually sold for £850). I bought a white 2.0GHz MacBook on Saturday.
Basically I wanted an Intel-based portable Mac since I already have an Intel iMac. I also wanted something slightly smaller than the 15" PB. I would have gone for a 12" MacBookPro, if such a beast were available.
I am very pleased with my MacBook - it is much faster than my old PB and the screen is nicer - I've had no problems at all with refections, excess heat or noise.
The main problems you will have is that Photoshop is not yet available in an Intel version, so will run fairly slowly on the MacBook. Also, the MacBook, unlike the Pro series, has in integrated graphics chipset so will not do 3D games particularly well.

Similar Messages

Replace powerbook G4, 1.5GHz, 15inch with Macbook 2.0 GHz?

Hi folks,
I'm actually thinking to replace my powerbook G4, 1.5ghz, 15inch,1GB Ram with a macbook 2.0ghz, 1GB Ram. Do you guys think it's a good idea? I don't mind the smaller screen and the less luxury enclosure. What about the difference in performance between the two? And yes, I don't have the money for a macbook pro.
Powerbook G4, 1.5Ghz, 15inch Mac OS X (10.4.6)

I'm using a Macbook right now and I've upgraded from a Powerbook G4 15". I was initially concerned about two things: 1) Display resolution and 2) My ability to use an external monitor.
I have not been disappointed. The Macbook's resolution is very nearly as good as the Powerbook's was, but the screen is so much brighter and clearer that there is simply no contest. Moreover, this Macbook now lets me run an external display with a separate desktop area, which is something I loved about my older Powerbook and was lacking in the iBooks, the predecessor to the Macbook.
I feel the keyboard was better on the Powerbook, but I've adapted well to the Macbook's keyboard and am no longer bothered by it.
Performance wise, there is simply no contest. You will be BLOWN AWAY by the performance you get from a Macbook. But do yourself a favor - you MUST upgrade the RAM beyond the stock 512MB... 1 Gig is the minimum. I'm running 2 Gig and this is easily the fastest computer (desktop or laptop) I've ever owned.
Oh, and I bought the cheapest Macbook at $1099. Add $168 for the 2Gig of memory and you've got one powerful machine.
I'm in love.
Macbook 1.83 Ghz - 2 Gig RAM Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Windows XP or Vista for use with Parallels on MacBook 2.16 GHz?

As described in my earlier post, I'm currently switching from my G4 PowerBook to a new MacBook 13" 2.16 GHz.
I'll have to use Windows parallel to OS X (plan to do that with Parallels Desktop) and would like to know what you recommend:
Windows XP or Windows Vista?
Vista should be better in security issues, however it should also consume much more ressources and thus run slower ... is that right?
What's your experience?
Martin
MacBook 2.16 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 120 GB HD (white) Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Hi Martin,
personally I favour XP over Vista (at least for now and the near future), because as you mentioned Vista a much more hungrier than XP and also because there are still a lot of applications which do not work correctly or at all in Vista.
Regards
Stefan

I have Microsoft Office 2004 on my MacBook (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo). It is currently up to date with Microsoft updates. I am running Mac OS 10.6.8. I just updated my Mac software with "Security Update 2012-001". I am now unable to print (Epson NX510

I have Microsoft Office 2004 on my MacBook (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo). It is currently up to date with Microsoft updates. I am running Mac OS 10.6.8. I just updated my Mac software with "Security Update 2012-001". I am now unable to print (Epson NX510 printer) from Excel or Word. When I click on the Print menu item in Excel, there is a flash in the background like it is trying to open the print window, but nothing else. I am able to print from other programs like TextEdit, Mail or KakeidaGraph. As far as I know I have the latest Epson print driver.
Also, I am also unable to open an existing Excel or Word file from the open menu - both programs lock up and do not respond. I have to force quit. After I restart Excel or Word I can open an existing file by double clicking on the file, but if I again try to open another file from the open menu, Excel or Word lock up.
Any similar problems?

Howdy,
Apparently some are reporting that this causes the older PowerPC (PPC) applications that are supported in 10.6 via 'Rosetta' to crash upon attempting to open/save/print using any dialog box, or fail in other similar ways such as simply not printing or quitting, or freezing/hanging/crashing of the application.
I have read of some companies that have indeed submitted proper bug reports to Apple, but that is not a guarantee of a bug-fix being issued.
You might wish to read:
http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/snowleopard/index.html#d02feb2012
If you are unsure if you are still using PowerPC apps, if the application is currently running, look under the 'Activity Monitior' (in Applications -> Utilities), or alternatively you could check in the System Profiler, Applications. Check the column "Type".
Here is a fairly simple way you can restore you system and restore you applications functionality again, if you don't have a recent clone or good Time Machine backup that you can restore from. If you do, restore from your backup prior to having installed the Security Update 2012-001.
Time Machine restore: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
If you are restoring a backup made by a Mac to the same Mac
With your backup drive connected, start up your Mac from the Lion recovery partition (Command-R at startup) or Mac OS X v10.6 installation disc. Then use the "Restore From Time Machine Backup" utility. Select the backup prior to your issues, and it will be restored back to the state it was in at that time.
If you can't easily restore from a backup, you can instead do the following:
- You first start by reinstalling your OS X 10.6.x, this will preserve all your user data, your applications, no worries there.
- Then install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 (links provided below)
- Make sure you're printers are showing up correctly in your system preferences, if not, re-add the printers
- Then finally, run the Apple Software Update (by pulling down the Apple Menu), and install any and all remaining updates, except do not then re-install the Security Update 2012-001. It is possible that you may have to reboot after installing some of the updates, and you may even need to run it a 2nd time to make sure that you've got all updates, except NOT the Security Update 2012-001.
Links for 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
or the link to directly download this 1.09GB combo updater:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/DL1399/en_US/MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.8.dmg
Cheers,
Daniel Feldman
=======================
MacMind
Certified Member of the
Apple Consultants Network
Apple Certified (ACHDS)
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 1-408-454-6649
URL : www.MacMind.com
=======================

Is it possible to upgrade a macbook 2.16 ghz intel core 2 duo to OSX 10.8.5?

I have an old mackbook, approx 2007 era. Is it possible to upgrade a macbook 2.16 ghz intel core 2 duo to OSX 10.8.5?

You can only upgrade to 10.7 Lion. Lion is still available from Apple. You will have to call Apple Customer Care 1-800-692-7753 or 1-800-676-2775. to purchase it. Then within 3 days you will get an email with a code which you can use to download Lion from the App Store. Or go to http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion and purchase it there. The price is $19.99.
You will have to be at 10.6.8 first.
The 10.6 Snow Leopard DVD is in the Apple online store. You can get it for $19.99. After you’ve installed that then use the 10.6.8 combo updater to finish it off. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399 You will need to be running 10.6.8 to access the App Store to order Lion. http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
System Requirements for 10.6:
Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
DVD drive for installation
Some features require a compatible internet service provider: fees may apply.
Lion will require at least 2gb of RAM but really needs 4gb to run smoothly.
As for third party programs see this list for compatibility with 10.7 http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
Also Lion doesn't run any Power PC programs. To see if you have any Power PC programs go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up select Applications under Software. Then look under Kind to see if any of your applications are listed as Power PC. Universal and Intel will run under Lion.
Before Mac switched to Intel processors in 2006 they used Power PC processors from 1994 to 2005. Power PC 601 through 604, G3, G4 and G5. Applications written for the Power PC processors need the application called Rosetta to run on Intel processors. This was part of the Operating System in 10.4 and 10.5 but was an optional install in 10.6. With 10.7 Lion Apple dropped all support for Power PC applications.
You can put two 2gb RAM sticks in your model 2,1 but it can only use 3,3gb. This is a hardware limitation and cannot be changed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_GB_barrier
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/faq/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-3-g b-memory-limitation-details.html
OWC tests have found that there is a slight speed increase with having two 2gb sticks in rather than one 1gb and one 2gb. Your model is in the gray lines at the bottom of the graph. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Memory_Benchmark/Apple_MacBook/

Whats the lastest software i can put on a macbook 2.2 GHz intel core 2 Duo. the software i have on the laptop right now is the Mac OS X (10.6.7)?

whats the lastest software i can put on a macbook 2.2 GHz intel core 2 Duo. the software i have on the laptop right now is the Mac OS X (10.6.7)?

It would help to know which one of the 9 different models of MacBook you have. To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier and post it back here.
If it's the Late 2007 model 3,1 then 10.7 is the most that it can run.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/specs/macbook-core-2-duo-2.2-white -13-late-2007-santa-rosa-specs.html
IOS software is only for the iPad and iPhone.

Have a late 2007 MacBook 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, memory upgraded to 4 GB 667 MHz. What do I need to upgrade to run Mountain Lion OS 10.8?

Have a late 2007 MacBook 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, memory upgraded to 4 GB 667 MHz. What do I need to upgrade to run Mountain Lion OS 10.8?

While we all have MacBooks in this forum most of us don’t run Lion. There's a Lion Support Community where everybody has Lion. You should also post this question there to increase your chances of getting an answer. https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/mac_os_x_v10.7_lion

Optimal OS for MacBook 2.3 GHz?

Which is the optimal OS for a MacBook 2.3 Ghz, 2 GB RAM ?
I'm running Lion now, but it's taking too much of RAM ans processor ressources. I don't need the MacBook for daily work any more, just for playing music, so I could downgrade to the OS that offers as much as possible for such a machine without slowing it down too much. I ran Leopard and Snow Leopard before, but the loss of speed was so gradual that I can't tell when it became annoying (until Lion).
Any suggestions?
Thanks a lot!

On an intel mac, Snow Leopard. Leopard is best for the last generation of PPC macs, 2004- early-mid 2006 series, late G4 and G5 series.
Nevertheless, I wonder why you dislike Lion. I installed it on a 2006, first core 2 duo, series and was as fast as SL, now is running on 3 macs around, including indeed a recent mini with Lion preinstalled. In the overwhelming majority of situations, slow behavior of Lion or frequent crashes/freezing etc. is/are due to older, incompatible apps, often utilitites startin up at log-in. I make this note because Apple is not going on to support older systems, including SL. But, of course, if you feel better with SL, downgrade.
One more note: Mail.app folders, if any, cannot be downgraded into SL or earliers systems, you must use an export feature and reimport or use MailStteward.

Macbook 2.2 ghz intel core 2 duo with 10.6.8. I want icloud. therefore what OS do I need to upgrade to?

what do I need to upgrade my 10.6.8 OS to in order to get icloud on my MacBook 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 duo?

Ok, please try the following, in order, until (hopefully) resolved:
1a. Delete Preferred Network(s)
System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Wi-Fi tab
Under "Preferred Networks," delete the network(s) you regularly use from the list.
1b. Delete AirPort Keychain Entries
Launch the "Keychain Access" application located in Applications/Utilties.
In the windows on the left side: Select login for Keychains and "All Items" for Category.
Click on the "Kind" filter at the top, and look for any "AirPort network password" entries...and delete them.
1c. Add Preferred Network(s)
System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Wi-Fi tab
Add the preferred network(s) using the "+" button.
Restart or log out then back in.
2. Move System Configuration Files
(Note: You will have to reestablish your network connections settings.)
Go to /Library/Preferences
Move the SystemConfiguration folder to the desktop.
Restart your Mac. (Note: OS X will rebuild the files that are now sitting on your desktop. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you can move the folder back to it's original location.)

Connect a Canon FS30 camcorder to MacBook 2.4 ghz Intel Duo 2 GB OSx 10.6.8

Unable to see Canon FS30 camcorder when connected by USB to MacBook 2.4 GHZ notebook. Running OSX 10.6.8. Power adapter for camera attached. Camera set to PC/Printer. In iMovie tried many combinations of starts. Tried to import camera from menu. Only iSight camera activates. The Canon camera does not show up in the drop down menu when the iSight opens.

Ok, please try the following, in order, until (hopefully) resolved:
1a. Delete Preferred Network(s)
System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Wi-Fi tab
Under "Preferred Networks," delete the network(s) you regularly use from the list.
1b. Delete AirPort Keychain Entries
Launch the "Keychain Access" application located in Applications/Utilties.
In the windows on the left side: Select login for Keychains and "All Items" for Category.
Click on the "Kind" filter at the top, and look for any "AirPort network password" entries...and delete them.
1c. Add Preferred Network(s)
System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Wi-Fi tab
Add the preferred network(s) using the "+" button.
Restart or log out then back in.
2. Move System Configuration Files
(Note: You will have to reestablish your network connections settings.)
Go to /Library/Preferences
Move the SystemConfiguration folder to the desktop.
Restart your Mac. (Note: OS X will rebuild the files that are now sitting on your desktop. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you can move the folder back to it's original location.)

How much macbook 2.26 ghz intel core 2 duo???pliz??

how much macbook 2,26 ghz intel core 2 duo 2 ram??? pliz??

The 2.26GHz model 6,1 Late 2009, White Unibody) can use 8gb of 204 pin 1066mhz PC3-8500 RAM
These are good online stores for Mac compatible RAM
OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3_Whi te - They offer Mac tested RAM at very good prices.
Crucial Memory http://www.crucial.com/ - good place to buy RAM from all over the world. They also have an excellent memory selector that allows you to choose memory based on your computer's model
Data Memory Systems http://www.datamemorysystems.com/apple-memory.asp - another good, cheap place to buying RAM if you live in the U.S.
Here are video instructions on replacing the RAM on the White Unibody.
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbook_13_09_unibody_mem/
If you don’t have the tools to open up the MacBook OWC has a set for $5.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLKITMHD/

MacBook 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Wireless Router Choices

I just ordered a MacBook 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and need to set up a wireless network with my wife’s 24 inch iMac. I see numerous posts about problems connecting with airport. Can anyone recommend a wireless router that is truly compatible with the new Intel Core 2 Duo Macs and which ones to stay away from.
I know the Airport Extreme base station is considerably more expensive than the non-Apple brands, but I am willing to pay more for reliability if the Airport Extreme base station is the only reliable choice.
Thank you for considering my questions.

Hi,
I have both an Airport Extreme and an Airport Express, and both now work flawlessly with my 2Ghz Core 2 Duo MacBook. White it is considerably more expensive, they're so easy to setup and have awesome range and signal strength.
We have 3 Macs in this house, and can roam freely throughout the house and enjoy excellent wireless signal strength wherever we go.
Apple has released an update for the Airport wireless in the C2D MacBooks & MacBook Pros, it's here. It should also appear in your software update list.
The update apparently improves compatibility with 3rd party routers, and I imagine has other fixes.
Apple will continue to work on the Airport connection if there are still issues. Remember- with any new hardware release, there are bound to be software glitches initially. Apple moves quickly in my opinion to provide solutions.

Does macbook 1.82 GHz comes with a dvd burner?

does macbook 1.82 GHz comes with a dvd burner?
and how many gigs of hard drive does it have?
erm.does its firewire runs well with a firewire
for a canon XL-2 dv(firewire) cable? please help me guys,
im considering bout buying a macbook =)
and oh ya the most important question.
is this white macbook,1.83 GHz,60 gig good enough to
run windows and mac both?will macbook crash due to
insufficient memory and insufficient hard disk whatsoever.haha
i need ur help =)) pleases and thank yew =D

MacBook white 1,82Ghz shipping with Combo Drive (only CD burner), 60Gb HDD and 512Mb memory.
And yes, you can run windows on that machine without any problems, but it will be much better to upgrade memory to 1 or 2 gigs for much better performance.

Migrate from snow leopard (macbook pro) back to Leopard (powerbook) ???

My powerbook g4 (tiger) started with the kernel warnings--got a macbook pro. Luckily I was able to pull the hard drive out of the powerbook and use an external firewire enclosure to transfer everything on to the macbook pro. Put a new hard drive into the powerbook and loaded leopard, but the old hard drive in the external enclosure now doesn't want to work. Can I transfer all those powerbook files (now on the macbook pro) back to the powerbook with the new drive via firewire or migration? Or does going backward from snow leopard to the powerbook with leopard create issues???

PowerPC architecture and Intel architecture are different and are not backwards compatible.If you transfer files by Target Disk Mode that will work but you cannot take a clone of 10.6 as a bootable volume and transfer it back two OSX versions and one incompatible architecture.

My new Macbook 1,83 Ghz Slower than old Ibook 933Mhz ---!!??

I really don't get it - Am I missing something??
I'm running exactly the same applications as I used to on a G4 Ibook 933mhz, and I'm using my new Macbook the same way.
Programes are opening slower, windows are are closing slower, it takes forever to open Photoshop...and don't event hink about opening another programme at the same time...
I read previous post and checked the following:
I did a test with Xbench ( score of 112 )
I doubt that more Ram will really solve the issue I will try...
It's slow weither the Computer is Hot or Cold.
the Widgets running are : Postit - Weather - date - Calculator.
Any idea ?
I bought it last week - I might return it if this is not solved.
Thanks for any feedback..
Dave

After purchasing the blackbook, i compared its performance to a G4 1.44GHz notebook to see if there was a significant improvement. I made sure to put the stock 512MB of RAM back into it to match the ibook to keep from having an unfair advantage. the macbook right off the bat booted much faster than the ibook. file selection and application loading was a bit different, because as Mr. Tirta said, Rosetta can account for the delay in performance. But this is actually an unfair advantage on the part of the PPC unit, since all of the applications are in an optimal environment without the need of an emulation layer like the macbook. All things being equal(native apps for both units) the macbook would fly compared to the ibook. if you run the upcoming CS3, which will be a UB app, it will get a significant jump over the previous powerpc hardware. so its not your macbook thats slower than the powerbook, its your applications running in a non-compatible environment through translation.

MacBook 13" 2 GHz VS Powerbook 15" G4 1.25 GHz

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for