Pismo vs iBook G3 -- Graphics Card

Hi I'm trying to decide which is better, especially in the graphics card department: Powerbook Pismo vs iBook G3 500 MHz..
According to Mactracker
The Pismo is equipped with
ATI Rage Mobility 128
and the iBook has
ATI Rage Mobility 128 (AGP 2x)
I was just wondering, does this mean the Pismo doesnt have AGP graphics? And does that mean the ibook has better graphics?

Silent One,
Both models have the same graphics card, the ATI Rage Mobility 128 (model ATY,RageM3), graphics connector is 2x AGP, and graphics memory of 8MB.
There is a hack if you ever want to use an external monitor on the iBook to extend your desktop instead of just mirroring.
However, the iBook is limited to 640MB of RAM vs. 1GB on the Pismo. The Pismo is also far easier to service than the iBook.
There is also the known problem on the iBook G3 with the graphics chip; the chip itself does not fail but flexing of the frame of the iBook causes the surface mounted chip to break its solder connection. There are services that will reflow the solder to make repairs but I don't think it is worth the risk of buying one.
If possible, move up the food chain to a Powerbook G4 Titanium or newer.

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