MAC newb - tablets?

frankieee · 05-04-2004, 07:15 AM

I'm just wondering if there is a tablet available in the MAC world and if anyone would have any links?

As well, is there is a MAC laptop that is lightweight out there that you'd recommend?

Either one, I'm looking for the best value for about $2500 CAD.

RyansTech · 05-04-2004, 03:27 PM

the 12" ibook or powerbook is great it's smaller then a tablet PC I dont know about lighter but they are kick ***. I can't wait till Apple decides to bring back the old Newton PDA. I bet it will run OS X and only be a little bigger then the Ipod

frankieee · 05-04-2004, 06:53 PM

The 12" ibook sounds interesting. I'll have to take a look around on the Apple website and look for it.
I'm not particularily interested in the PDA. I need something that can be a bit more demanding (offers the option of external peripherals).

RyansTech · 05-04-2004, 10:49 PM

12" Ibook for sure check out powermax.com for cheap macs

g5orbust · 05-04-2004, 11:42 PM

No Apple tablet is slated for introduction any time soon. Sorry.

frankieee · 05-05-2004, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the website RyansTech.
I guess I'm better off getting an ibook right now as opposed to waiting for the tablet to come out? When would you say they'd start introducing them?

RyansTech · 05-05-2004, 09:13 PM

I wouldn't expect Apple to make a tablet anytime soon. I think they would definitly make a PDA before a full-fledged tablet PC.

frankieee · 05-06-2004, 06:17 AM

Does anyone use the ibook for gaming?

RyansTech · 05-06-2004, 09:44 AM

I have yet to hear of an ibook gamer. Powerbooks are great for gaming if you can handle the limited games for mac. I'm sure a new ibook could run unreal tournament 2004 fine. Anyone disagree?

mac_mogul · 05-06-2004, 11:50 AM

iBooks are supposedly designed with gaming in mind. They're not exactly perfect for professional work such as a PowerBook might be, but they have no troubles with games that I know of

However, the iBooks 32 mb DDR video card is not as great as it could be. I'm hoping Apple will eventually put in a 64 mb card. It's more or less become the standard.

05-04-2004, 07:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
frankieee Junior Techie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 90	MAC newb - tablets? I'm just wondering if there is a tablet available in the MAC world and if anyone would have any links? As well, is there is a MAC laptop that is lightweight out there that you'd recommend? Either one, I'm looking for the best value for about $2500 CAD.

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g5orbust Ultra Techie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 818	No Apple tablet is slated for introduction any time soon. Sorry. __________________ Apple, Mac OS , and Power PC

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mac_mogul Monster Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,295	iBooks are supposedly designed with gaming in mind. They're not exactly perfect for professional work such as a PowerBook might be, but they have no troubles with games that I know of However, the iBooks 32 mb DDR video card is not as great as it could be. I'm hoping Apple will eventually put in a 64 mb card. It's more or less become the standard. __________________ "Who are you?" "Me? I'm the living embodiment of all that is evil in the computer world." "You're Bill Gates?" iBook G4 1.2ghz PowerPC G4 // 1.25gb PC2700 DDR // ATI RADEON Mobility 9200 32mb DDR // 60gb Ultra ATA/100 Hitachi HDD // Matshita 24x CD-RW/DVD Combo // M-Audio Sonica Theater 7.1 USB Sound Card // Logitech X-530 5.1 Surround

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05-04-2004, 03:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
RyansTech True Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 120	the 12" ibook or powerbook is great it's smaller then a tablet PC I dont know about lighter but they are kick ***. I can't wait till Apple decides to bring back the old Newton PDA. I bet it will run OS X and only be a little bigger then the Ipod

05-04-2004, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
frankieee Junior Techie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 90	The 12" ibook sounds interesting. I'll have to take a look around on the Apple website and look for it. I'm not particularily interested in the PDA. I need something that can be a bit more demanding (offers the option of external peripherals).

05-04-2004, 10:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
RyansTech True Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 120	12" Ibook for sure check out powermax.com for cheap macs

05-05-2004, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
frankieee Junior Techie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 90	Thanks for the website RyansTech. I guess I'm better off getting an ibook right now as opposed to waiting for the tablet to come out? When would you say they'd start introducing them?

05-05-2004, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
RyansTech True Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 120	I wouldn't expect Apple to make a tablet anytime soon. I think they would definitly make a PDA before a full-fledged tablet PC.

05-06-2004, 06:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
frankieee Junior Techie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 90	Does anyone use the ibook for gaming?

05-06-2004, 09:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
RyansTech True Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 120	I have yet to hear of an ibook gamer. Powerbooks are great for gaming if you can handle the limited games for mac. I'm sure a new ibook could run unreal tournament 2004 fine. Anyone disagree?