Q: Powerbook G4 compared to first gen macbook?
My husband needs a computer for internet and basic applications like Microsoft word. We do not need iSight or fancy programs other than the basics. Nor do we need much HD space. I would like to know how it really compares to a first gen white macbook intel. the only difference I see in the two computers (G4 powerbook and a first gen white macbook) is abbout 200 mhz of speed.
We need a good internet speed, good reaction speed, good for applications like virtual pc or microsoft word. Maybe a couple videos on it or music burns
I need an answer pretty quickly because I am looking to bid on an auction.
The stats are on this Powerbook q4 are:
1.67 GHz processor
1 MB of RAM (can hold 2g)
100 G hard drive
I also have Leopard install disks that I will put on it.
Questions
Will it run FireFox 3 or 4 well?
WIll browsers recognize it?
Will it run smoothly on the internet?
Will it run applications like Word and iTunes well?
what else can it do very well?
Posted on May 24, 2011 7:41 AM
Sorry, I was mistaken thinking you were referring the questions to the MacBook.
Most of this applies to the G4 also with the exception of Firefox v4 which requires an Intel processor. The Windows software is also very slow. I can't testify about Word and iTunes as I don't use them on the G4 but the iWork suite runs well.
What you may also want to consider is the gradual abandonment of software for the Power PC processor (includes the G4).
Posted on May 24, 2011 2:39 PM
