Time to upgrade my beloved TiBook..

Well I never thought I would see the day, but it now looks like I'm heading to upgrade
my TiBook 550 after 6yrs.of being a devoted workhorse in my personal & business endevours.
A few weeks ago it took a spill from my hands onto a carpeted floor.
It booted up fine and then noticed one thing wrong.. the LCD display when moved back/forward
would intermittently freeze (harddrive non effected) and start dissolving!! until I moved the screen
again then it would be ok. External monitor showed that something wasn't right with PB LCD.
The Tibook just got back from having a diagnostic report and it shows that I need a new LCD screen,
which we know Apple no longer makes "new LCD screens" for TiBooks.
Limited options as it looks like I can only get a "used LCD" screen for about $300-$400
And the value on the TiBooks are less than that I'm told!?
So with the other possible option of upgrading to a new Apple computer, I'd like to get some feedback
on TiBook user's who have gotten a new MacBook(pro), Imac (20"/24") or even a G5 PowerMac.
MacBook Air wouldn't work for my needs as a photographer..maybe in the next generation of Macbooks.
In general..looking for fast processing, portability, hardware upgrades, and screen real estate (Imac 24" is a
high appeal)
Would appreciate some thoughts and guidence in helping me choose.
I don't know what I'll do with the TiBook (keep it or sale it).. for now the screen is behaving fine.
thanks in advance for your comments. ~A~

Eww..
Well .. it looks like the LCD screen can't be replaced on my TiBook w/o taking apart the bezel
which Apple no longer makes. I went through an authorized Apple service shop, and as
replacement parts are no longer being made my beloved TiBook is worth less than a few $100's
and considered a complete loss by my insurance.
So my replacement cost is valued to that of the MacBook (no Pro model) and I lose out on a 15"
screen which I at least need for my photography work (pride has me settling for nothing less!).
So I'm hoping to come across one of the last 15" Aluminum PB models so I can continue to use
my software, or a "refurbished" 15 Intel MacBook Pro that has me paying less than a few $100's
difference.
The 24" Imac STILL tempts with it's massive screen, but I lose portability and upgrade features.
Processing speed is a plus, but hey I've been running @ 550MHz on my TiBook anything twice
the speed would probably blow my mind already. I've seen the Intel systems..VERY fast!!
I'm torn and could use more feedback from other Apple users who have various experience with
the newer laptops..
appreciate the thoughts... ~A~

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Thanks. Derek =]

1. Ive heard the new macbooks overheat like a
vintage PSX during ff7.
I got mine 5 months ago and when I first got it, it did run hot. But after the firmware update, it's been beautiful. I mean it never seems to get hot. Not even toasty-warm.
And I rarely noticed the fans running, though, of course, sometimes they do.
2. Sence apple is still somewhat experimenting with the intell chips, im
still concerned on how they are working out.
Again, there were some hiccups at the very beginning, but at this point the experimentation is waaay over. Every new Mac is using them and they're working out brilliantly. Lightening speed and great performance.
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5.0 Ghz n: 28 Mbps down and 58 Mbps up
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Tony1790 wrote:
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