Hmm

[ksmith]

I use my iBook a lot, to the point that it's become my default writing computer. This is due to its portability, mostly.

But it's almost 4 years old, and things are starting to get iffy. I can't connect to the internet anymore. I remove the cable that's connected to the iMac, plug it in, and nothing. I don't know if the Airport Extreme card that I installed is interfering in some way (yes, I have the card, but no router up and running, so no wireless internet), or if the port itself is the issue.

This morning, I plugged in my USB Reader/Writer with flash card to transfer a file, and it took four unplug/plug-in attempts for the iBook to register the presence of the card.

yes, I'm wondering whether I should be considering a MacBook, or a refurbed iBook. Not that I particularly want to spend the money right now--if port repair is a simple fix, I should go with that. I don't need a new laptop. Really. I don't.

Comments

[kateelliott.livejournal.com]

also, it depends on if you want to upgrade to Leopard. I figure in another year or so I'll be turning my iBook in for a MacBook with Leopard.

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

I was going to buy Leopard for the desktop next month anyway, but I plan on (knock wood) keeping that for a while yet.

I just don't want a major hardware failure to make the decision for me...