Knowing these things probably would have changed our suggestions as well. I struggled with the same exact problem before I bought my G4 733 QuickSilver. As you can read, I decided on the single processor.
As I understand it, a dual processor is only about 1/3 faster than it's actual Mhz rating in OS X (since OS X supports dual processors). For most tasks you'll be better off with the single 733. The only exception would be if you are using a new version of Photoshop and do serious work with it (since it supports mutiple processors as well). I had a B&W G3 450 before my 733. I had an ATA controller in it and multiple drives. It worked fine most of the time, but gave me a hassle occasionally. My QuickSilver, however, as given me NO problems at all. I am extremely happy with it. Do yourself a favor and get as much RAM as you can (I maxed mine out to 1.5 and haven't looked back). --- Orlando Mac Geek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > First off I would like to thank everyone for taking > the time to > asnwer, just a few additional points of discussion. > > 1. Portability - While I appreciate everyone saying > I should stick > with my Ti Powerbook, my mind is already make up to > move to desktop. > I have a computer at work already and that is pretty > much the only > other place I use my laptop. For portability I > would have to say what > I have sucks. I have broken hinges which means I > always need to be up > against the wall. Also have a battery which only > gives me about 30 > minutes of use and a lot less if doing anything CPU > heavy. > One of the main reasons I want to get a desktop > is to leave it at > home where I can have an FTP server setup and also > want to use it as a > Tivo type DVR. > Another problem as I see it with the Powerbook > is a complete lack > of upgradability. I can't put in a better video > card, can't put in a > new CPU. Already maxed out my ram. I am definitly > a tinkerer as far > as my hardware goes. I enjoy the flexibility that a > tower would give > me as far as upgradaibility (if that is even a > word). > > 2. My main question - Still have not gotten an > answer as far as the > performace difference between a dual G4/450 and a > single G4/733. The > machine will be used mainly for web surfing, e-mail, > watching movies, > and also host a VERY low usage FTP server. Does > anyone have any > thoughts which would be better? > > Orlando Mac Geek > > -- > G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> > and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | > Refurbished Drives | > -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | > & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac > <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-Books list info: > <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: > <mailto:[email protected]> > To unsubscribe, email: > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Personals - Better first dates. More second dates. http://personals.yahoo.com -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
