Macintosh iBook problem - what do you think?

[GeekyPenguin]

Ugh, sounds like they screwed your dad over - I think he should try to return it and then maybe he can go to the bookstore with you to get a new one.

However, if you end up with another used one, I wouldn't worry about the scratches too much - I baby my Toshiba and it's still kind of busted looking on the case even though I keep it in a laptop sleeve.

[layla2728]

I'm in agreement with the others, I think your dad got screwed over I'd always be wary of a used computer anyway, but this one sounds like it has its fair share of problems. Like GeekyPenguin said, I would get your dad to return the computer, as I'm sure he didn't buy it thinking it would be this much of a hassle, and have him go with you to the bookstore and get another one together (if you can go for the more expensive MacBook Pros, I'd do it instead of the G4 iBook - the G4 won't last you as long, simply because of compatibility down the line).

And a sidenote: as a previous iBook G3 owner (and current iMac G4 owner), I can tell you that the upgrades (memory, HD) you had on your old laptop will almost definitely not work with your newer one.

Good luck, I hope everything works out okay for you!

[PiKA2001]

^^^^^^ What she said. I wouldn't buy a ibook, because if you buy a new computer you want to be able to keep it for a few years, and be able to update it as well. Plus, the new OS Leopard is going to be coming out soon and they are formatting it to work with the new intel based mac's.

[AlexMack]

Well, if we're all now ignoring the actual question about what's wrong with her laptop and concentrating on getting a new one, here's my recommendation:

Apple are now selling refurbished macbooks for around $850. This is a steal. It is so simple to upgrade the ram and the HD by yourself at home now that it's worth getting one of the macbooks and buying the RAM and HD separately and doing it this way.

Be wary of the macbook pros your bookstore is selling off for cheap. There has been a lot of problems with them overheating, which is probably why they are being sold off. A friend of mine has sent his to Apple over and over because it gets to dangerous temperatures performing simple tasks.

[blueangel]

Originally Posted by centaur532

Well, if we're all now ignoring the actual question about what's wrong with her laptop and concentrating on getting a new one, here's my recommendation:

Apple are now selling refurbished macbooks for around $850. This is a steal. It is so simple to upgrade the ram and the HD by yourself at home now that it's worth getting one of the macbooks and buying the RAM and HD separately and doing it this way.

Be wary of the macbook pros your bookstore is selling off for cheap. There has been a lot of problems with them overheating, which is probably why they are being sold off. A friend of mine has sent his to Apple over and over because it gets to dangerous temperatures performing simple tasks.

I have a MacBook Pro and haven't had an overheating issue. However, I have heard that there have been some problems. I guess I'm lucky.

There has been quite a bit of chatter regarding the overheating issue on some of the Mac Forums. One theory was

However, Apple has issued a fix:
http://www.tuaw.com/2006/05/19/macbo...roblems-fixed/
http://www.informationweek.com/news/...leID=187900365

And some of the batteries on the 15 inch models were to blame. Here is recall info:
https://support.apple.com/macbookpro15/batteryexchange/

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by blueangel

I have a MacBook Pro and haven't had an overheating issue. However, I have heard that there have been some problems. I guess I'm lucky.

There has been quite a bit of chatter regarding the overheating issue on some of the Mac Forums. One theory was

However, Apple has issued a fix:
http://www.tuaw.com/2006/05/19/macbo...roblems-fixed/
http://www.informationweek.com/news/...leID=187900365

And some of the batteries on the 15 inch models were to blame. Here is recall info:
https://support.apple.com/macbookpro15/batteryexchange/

Yeah, he got his as a graduation gift so it's fairly old comparatively. He's now considering eBaying it and buying a whole new one.