Why does my iBook connect to WiFi better than my much faster Macbook?

Because it has a RISC processor. Just brag about all the MHz or even GHz while you are waiting like other Intel users. Using my trusty G4 rather than MBP becase its simply faster.
/usr/bin/gcc-4.4 -mcpu=G4 -mpowerpc-gfxopt -maltivec -mabi=altivec -fsigned-char

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