this thread is helping me out as I have a 1 GHZ Ti Book 15" bought in July 2003. I really want to get a 12".
My PB now has a L2 cache of 256kb and a L3 cache of 1MB.
So, to my understanding, it would be better for me performance wise to get the latest 12"? Would it perform better than that 15"?
I ultimately want the best performance to run Live, and portability is about a 60-70% issue.
Some of you may be thinking why I'm selling my 1.5 yr old PB? Well, one is that I want a 12" b/c of the size/portability, and two b/c I have many folks interested in my current PB.
So, for me, is it worth the jump? Is the 12" that much better than my 15"? Or should I get an Imac, etc.
if you're waiting for a G5 powerbook, stop....
with comparison to your 1ghz Tibook to the new 12" 1.5ghz. The difference is not huge, but then again comparing your Tibook to a 1.6ghz G5 the difference isn't very big either.
on average the 1ghz TiBooks scored a 70% in the Live 4 Performance Test.
i've got one of the new 1.5ghz 12" PB's and it scores a 48%.
thats a 45% overall performance gain. so, depending on what you do it may or may not be a huge leap forward.
If your sets are currently bumping up around 70% in the live cpu meter, then you could expect them to stay under 50% on a new PB and if you're happy with that increased headroom then go for it. (or 35% to 25%, etc.)
thats just with regards to CPU. there are also other huge benefits with getting a newer aluminum powerbook. For one, your Tibook has an ATA-66 HD Interface and PC-100 ram, the newer PB's have ATA-100 HD's (5400rpm as well) and faster double data rate DDR333 ram. In the end that means more tracks of audio for you and a faster overall "feel" of the computer. So while processor wise it will only be 45 or 50% faster, it will "feel" twice as fast.
on average the 1ghz TiBooks scored a 70% in the Live 4 Performance Test.
i've got one of the new 1.5ghz 12" PB's and it scores a 48%.
thats a 45% overall performance gain. so, depending on what you do it may or may not be a huge leap forward.
If your sets are currently bumping up around 70% in the live cpu meter, then you could expect them to stay under 50% on a new PB and if you're happy with that increased headroom then go for it. (or 35% to 25%, etc.)
thats just with regards to CPU. there are also other huge benefits with getting a newer aluminum powerbook. For one, your Tibook has an ATA-66 HD Interface and PC-100 ram, the newer PB's have ATA-100 HD's (5400rpm as well) and faster double data rate DDR333 ram. In the end that means more tracks of audio for you and a faster overall "feel" of the computer. So while processor wise it will only be 45 or 50% faster, it will "feel" twice as fast.
Thanks AdamJay, you rock man.AdamJay wrote:with comparison to your 1ghz Tibook to the new 12" 1.5ghz. The difference is not huge, but then again comparing your Tibook to a 1.6ghz G5 the difference isn't very big either.
on average the 1ghz TiBooks scored a 70% in the Live 4 Performance Test.
i've got one of the new 1.5ghz 12" PB's and it scores a 48%.
thats a 45% overall performance gain. so, depending on what you do it may or may not be a huge leap forward.
If your sets are currently bumping up around 70% in the live cpu meter, then you could expect them to stay under 50% on a new PB and if you're happy with that increased headroom then go for it. (or 35% to 25%, etc.)
thats just with regards to CPU. there are also other huge benefits with getting a newer aluminum powerbook. For one, your Tibook has an ATA-66 HD Interface and PC-100 ram, the newer PB's have ATA-100 HD's (5400rpm as well) and faster double data rate DDR333 ram. In the end that means more tracks of audio for you and a faster overall "feel" of the computer. So while processor wise it will only be 45 or 50% faster, it will "feel" twice as fast.
Would the 12" be a good machine for mixing as well? From what you are saying, if I can sell my 15", it'll be a good move for me to get the 12".
For kicks, how much better is the 12" vs. the iMac?
Or the 12" vs. the PowerMac?
I just want the best setup possible.