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    Powerbook.

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by SupraSkylineSTI, May 21, 2005.

  1. SupraSkylineSTI

    SupraSkylineSTI Notebook Geek

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    I would just like to know if you can play games on the powerbook 15 incher with 1 GB ram 512x2, 80 GB HD, 128 MB 9700 GPU, 1.67 CPU. I just wanna know if it can, cause if it can't , I don't need that much , and I will stick with the 12 incher.

    Thanks

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    SupraSkylineSTI, May 21, 2005
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  2. J-Money

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    Depends which games. You can check the system requirements on http://mac.ign.com
     
    J-Money, May 21, 2005
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    asr Notebook Enthusiast

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    It does matter which games, but that's a fairy high-end solution for an Apple notebook. Really the only thing with any better performance for gaming is the 17" model. Your system should play plenty of games just fine.
     
    asr, May 22, 2005
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  4. yassarian

    yassarian Notebook Deity

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by asr
     
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    yassarian, May 23, 2005
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  5. queshy

    queshy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    If you want a gaming machine, don't go with the Mac. However, the 17" would be your best bet.

    Dell Inspiron 700m
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    queshy, Jun 19, 2005
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    That isn't necessarily true.

    The 17 inch powerbook comes standard with a 128mb mobility radeon 9700.
    The 15 inch powerbook comes standard with a 64mb mobility radeon 9700 but there is an option of the 128mb, as you have obviously noticed.

    The graphics performance on the 15inch powerbook with the 128mb radeon 9700 would theoritically have better graphics performance than a 17 inch powerbook because the monitor resolution on the 15 inch is lower, therefore the graphics card has less pixels to output to, allowing for faster graphics performance.

    The 128mb radeon 9700 is a fairly capable graphics card; it is not the most powerful on the market but should be capable of playing any of the most recent games, at least on medium quality settings.

    Hope that helps. Good luck,
    Steve
     
    fenderboy, Jun 22, 2005
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  7. queshy

    queshy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    True, but a lot of new games haven't been ported to the Mac platform. You don't get a Mac for a gaming rig, right?

    Dell Inspiron 700m
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    queshy, Jun 23, 2005
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  8. fenderboy

    fenderboy Notebook Consultant

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    To put it bluntly, the powerbook with the 128mb radeon 9700 is powerful enough for almost any game.

    The hardware is capable, but a lot of the software isn't available. If you have any favourite titles on PC check if they are available on the Mac.
     
    fenderboy, Jun 25, 2005
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  9. queshy

    queshy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Right on. It's not the hardware, it's the software. There is a big library of games available for Mac OS though, check it out.
     
    queshy, Jun 26, 2005
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    Ok, since I got that, I have been now lookin to get the new ipod with the color display, so that will cut the specs of a laptop a little... well, can a 12 incher with 768 Ram and 1.5 Ghz run Halo ? That would be so awesome if it could... :decision:
    Thanks So Much.
     
    SupraSkylineSTI, Jul 6, 2005
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  11. SupraSkylineSTI

    SupraSkylineSTI Notebook Geek

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    Anyone know ?

    I need an answer ASAP.

    Even if its your best guess ! :cool:
     
    SupraSkylineSTI, Jul 6, 2005
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    It should:

    Minimum: Macintosh computer with 800MHz G4/G5 or faster processor, Mac OS X v10.2.8 or higher, 256MB RAM, 32MB AGP Video Card (GeForce 2MX/ATI 7500 or better), 1.4GB hard disk space. Internet or LAN connection required for online play.

    Recommended: 1GHz G4/G5 or faster processor, Mac OS X v10.3, 512MB RAM, 64MB AGP Video Card (GeForce 4ti-ATI 9000 or better).

    Granted, even though it matches all of that, it *IS* a laptop, and no laptop of any type is known for excellent gaming.
     
    aviationwiz, Jul 7, 2005
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  13. SupraSkylineSTI

    SupraSkylineSTI Notebook Geek

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    So you think that it should work ? Maybe also on-line with no lag ?
     
    SupraSkylineSTI, Jul 7, 2005
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    Cause its eaither that or the Dell XPS2 , but I heard a hell load of bad reviews for it, so I have absolutely no idea ....
    All I wanna do is play halo, but if i buy the 15 inch powerbook it'll cost me to grand, might as well just buy the XPS ..
     
    SupraSkylineSTI, Jul 7, 2005
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  15. SupraSkylineSTI

    SupraSkylineSTI Notebook Geek

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    Cmon , anyone !?
     
    SupraSkylineSTI, Jul 7, 2005
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    I was gonna say... If you just want a gaming notebook, you shouldn't be looking at Powerbooks.

    The Go6800 ultra based xps2 will utterly DESTROY the m11 based Powerbook. It's a rediculous comparison.

    As to problems, some ppl are sensitive to those "sparkles", some (like me), aren't. You may or maynot even notice them. At any rate you can return it in 20 days for a full refund. I wouldn't even worry about it. ;)

    cheers,

    yass
     
    yassarian, Jul 8, 2005
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