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Originally Posted by SakSquash

This whole thing makes me want to buy an ibook now.

Heh... they're great laptops. They do suffer from a wimpy keyboard compared to the powerbooks/macbook pros, though.

[SakSquash]

I can't afford those, so it'll have to be an older iBook.

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Originally Posted by SakSquash

I can't afford those, so it'll have to be an older iBook.

Go with the g4 ibook if you can. The earlier g3 ibooks were notorious for hardware problems.

[SakSquash]

But they're soooooooooo expensive. I'll try. It'll take a while to save up.

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$999 for the 12" ibooks, and that's new ($949 if you know someone with access to an academic discount). You could probably find a used one for less.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...C61&nclm=iBook

I recommend the 12" by the way. the 14" has a bigger screen, but it's still a 1024x768 display, so although it's bigger you can't run it at a higher res. Also the keyboard is the same size.

[SakSquash]

Cool! Anything else I should know about?

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There's an OpenFirmware hack to enable secondary displays on the ibooks. That's good to know, I guess

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Also... if you're a fan of Risk, check out Lux:
http://sillysoft.net/

They actually make Windows and Linux versions as well, but it's a great game for the Mac (if you're a fan)

[SakSquash]

That looks pretty cool. Have you played it?

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I actually paid for it, even

The ability to download maps and join/host online games really sets it apart from other Risk clones.

[SakSquash]

I tired CIV III on it and the game was way too hard to figure out, so i'll keep searching for others. According to specs, Deus Ex will work.

[SakSquash]

I'm totally on my mac right now!! Woot woot!

I like it. In fact...I may be falling in love...

As for the game, if I get it, can I play you at it and crush you under my shoe?

[Sage]

Mwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!
You're becoming one of us now, SakSquash.
Step in to the reality distortion field...it's oh so nice in here.

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It's funny that it's ALWAYS working.

People get their first Mac and get hooked, for like, forever.

[kuze]

So what was the problem? I'm curious.

[SakSquash]

Who said there was one?

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Originally Posted by SakSquash

Who said there was one?

I think he means with booting the DVD.

[SakSquash]

Ohhhhhh! Yeah...it was cause it doesn't have a dvd drive.

[kuze]

Originally Posted by SakSquash

I'm not using a DVD. It's 4 discs.

I'm confused. But glad for you that it worked, congratulations.

[SakSquash]

Good, stay confused and stop asking so many questions!