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keyshawn · 08-27-2005, 06:14 AM

Hey,

After reading over a bit in the forums here and more research on other forums [as well as going to the apple store by my house twice and played around with them a bit] , I've decided to take the plunge and buy an ibook for college. It's going to be my first apple computer, and have used them just a little in school.
I'm a bit nervous, but I'm just that way whenever I purchase anything [make an investment in] over $100...

A couple last-minute questions that I have:
- Can an ipod double as a sort of USB key ? [there's an offer for college kids to get a free 4gb ipod after rebate] could it store both music and data at the same time ? I don't really like the ipod interface at all, I'd prefer a creative zen/iriver, but if it doubles as a data transfer I might keep the ipod....which leads to another q:

- does OS X play well with other mp3 players besides Ipods ? Ultimately, I'm thinking of selling the ipod and using that money towards another player.

- While at the store, the ibook outer casing seems quite flimsy and fragile - is this a legit concern ? I know the powerbook has a better casing, but I don't want to upgrade to that. [IMHO, the small upgrades of the powerbook doesn't warrant the price diff. between it and the ibook.]

Anything else I should know about to help me rid myself of having irrational thoughts of being ripped-off ?!?!

Thanks guys and gals,
will.

08-27-2005, 06:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
keyshawn Psycho	buying an iBook today Hey, After reading over a bit in the forums here and more research on other forums [as well as going to the apple store by my house twice and played around with them a bit] , I've decided to take the plunge and buy an ibook for college. It's going to be my first apple computer, and have used them just a little in school. I'm a bit nervous, but I'm just that way whenever I purchase anything [make an investment in] over $100... A couple last-minute questions that I have: - Can an ipod double as a sort of USB key ? [there's an offer for college kids to get a free 4gb ipod after rebate] could it store both music and data at the same time ? I don't really like the ipod interface at all, I'd prefer a creative zen/iriver, but if it doubles as a data transfer I might keep the ipod....which leads to another q: - does OS X play well with other mp3 players besides Ipods ? Ultimately, I'm thinking of selling the ipod and using that money towards another player. - While at the store, the ibook outer casing seems quite flimsy and fragile - is this a legit concern ? I know the powerbook has a better casing, but I don't want to upgrade to that. [IMHO, the small upgrades of the powerbook doesn't warrant the price diff. between it and the ibook.] Anything else I should know about to help me rid myself of having irrational thoughts of being ripped-off ?!?! Thanks guys and gals, will. __________________ currently reading: currently playing :