# New powerbook G4: please tell me this is a good investment

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**Created:** [February 8, 2005, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-powerbook-g4-please-tell-me-this-is-a-good-investment/78871 "2005-02-08T20:44:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 8, 2005, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/new-powerbook-g4-please-tell-me-this-is-a-good-investment/78871/1 "2005-02-08T20:44:21Z")

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hi all,

im thinking of getting one of the new powerbook G4s (15 inch, superdrive, etc…) and im planning on using it as my primary computer. ive got a PC now, but im sick of PCs so im making the switch. i was thinking of getting a tower G5 but i really like the idea of being able to bring my work with me where ever i go. i do a lot of design work so id like to get the 15 inch version (1280 x 854 screen res). is it possible to work mostly off a laptop? ive never owned one and only used my friend’s for checking email and what not. i figure i can get a flat panel monitor and hook it up via the DVI port on the powerbook…

comments / suggestions?

thanks!  
:toad: