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Jun. 16th, 2006 11:10 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
cherryIf anyone could offer up some advice, that would be amazing.
I am looking at purchasing an external HD for my computer. I have an iBook G3, 30GB, which I keep filling up. Right now, I have 3.63 GB free, for example.
The thing is, I might be getting a new computer in the fall. I'm a Mac girl, though and through, so I'm not really looking at picking up a PC. I'm trying to decide between:
- A new laptop (probably a MacBook, unless I come across some crazy deal for the Pro), or
- A desktop, probably an Intel iMac, and a wireless card for my poor little G3.
- I have found a limited number of LaCie 250GB externals available for $170. Mac/PC compatible, but they are, however, USB 2.0 only.
Would the external still be a wise purchase, given that I might be picking up a new computer? Does anyone have any advice as to which path to follow?
I am looking at purchasing an external HD for my computer. I have an iBook G3, 30GB, which I keep filling up. Right now, I have 3.63 GB free, for example.
The thing is, I might be getting a new computer in the fall. I'm a Mac girl, though and through, so I'm not really looking at picking up a PC. I'm trying to decide between:
- A new laptop (probably a MacBook, unless I come across some crazy deal for the Pro), or
- A desktop, probably an Intel iMac, and a wireless card for my poor little G3.
- I have found a limited number of LaCie 250GB externals available for $170. Mac/PC compatible, but they are, however, USB 2.0 only.
Would the external still be a wise purchase, given that I might be picking up a new computer? Does anyone have any advice as to which path to follow?
Re: GET A MACBOOK!
Date: 2006-07-10 10:12 pm (UTC)I would suggest that 80Gb might be enough for you if you're not planning on doing a lot of video editing, especially with your external drive that you just bought, although if you can eat the cost, go for it.
Mine is about equivalent to the black one, although be forewarned there is about a $150 price difference due to nothing apparent but colour. Yes, for some strange reason, the matte black finish costs $150 more than the classic shiny white.
Mike's buying the same comp. as me but in black.
Are you looking to buy this summer or waiting until the fall? If you are, we'll be back right at the beginning of the school year if you wanna check it out in person. But that may not be soon enough. :-)
Oh, and they're also have deals where you get a free 2GB nano (or upgrade) with your purchase, and Microsoft Office for Mac is goin' for $229 with a $50 mail in rebate, but you get 3 licenses, so maybe you might be able to share with someone else. Have fun and email me if you want more info!
AJ