d10p Posted May 3, 2004 Share Posted May 3, 2004 Can't seem to find the answers anywhere, so I'll ask them here... I am interested in buying a PowerBook, but I got some questions. a) Do I need Airport Extreme Base to use the internet, or can I use my D-Link Router? b) How exactly does the WiFi internet system work (I Can use it from basically anywhere?) I have more, but I forgot em so I'll post em later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling3k12 Posted May 3, 2004 Share Posted May 3, 2004 a) No, AirPort Extreme will connect to any 802.11b/g compliant Wireless router. b) WiFi basically lets you use your PowerBook anywhere there are wireless routers you can connect to or hotspots, which you can find out more about here: http://www.apple.com/airport/hotspots.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d10p Posted May 4, 2004 Author Share Posted May 4, 2004 Thanks! Next question: Is it worth getting a PowerBookG4, or should I wait until the G5s. I don't need my PowerBook now, I have the option of waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 It's probably going to be a long long wait for the G5's but if your not in a rush wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted May 4, 2004 Veteran Share Posted May 4, 2004 How about 2005 or 2006 for G5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 Thanks!Next question: Is it worth getting a PowerBookG4, or should I wait until the G5s. I don't need my PowerBook now, I have the option of waiting. if you don't need it now, wait for the G5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyablue Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 It depends how long the wait is, I think the chance that G5 PBs will be at WWDC is slim. Also, buying a mac now isn't a bad idea, they have high resale so you could always ebay it. Finally, even when the G5 PBs come out, it would be best to wait for a Rev. B model because those usually have bug fixes from the previous models plus speed bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman87 Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 my guess is that the g5 powerbook is coming at macworld 2005. one can always hope it would come in 2 months time. but... if you want a powerbook then get it now, the g5 isn't that much faster in single processor systems (it was built for dp). so the g5 in the powerbook will prob be more of a marketing thing. and its not like your notebook could have 8 gb of ram anyways. having said that, i would wait for the g5 powerbook for a new form factor. i think apple would do something "cool" since they would be changing processors, like they did with the TiBooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyablue Posted May 4, 2004 Share Posted May 4, 2004 my guess is that the g5 powerbook is coming at macworld 2005. one can always hope it would come in 2 months time.but... if you want a powerbook then get it now, the g5 isn't that much faster in single processor systems (it was built for dp). so the g5 in the powerbook will prob be more of a marketing thing. and its not like your notebook could have 8 gb of ram anyways. having said that, i would wait for the g5 powerbook for a new form factor. i think apple would do something "cool" since they would be changing processors, like they did with the TiBooks. Don't bet on the outside changing. The iBooks got upgraded from G3 to G4 and saw slight case revisions. If there are any outside changes, it will probably be some small tweaks here and there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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