>> I'm currently using an iMac but would like to get a PowerMac G3 B&W or >> later (ie. grey) in the near future. >> I'd like to know whether it is possible to distinguish between a Revision >> 1 & 2 PowerMac. Also, is it possible to fit 2 CD-drives into it? >Well let's see here.. The only way to really tell whether you've got a >Rev 1 >or 2 G3 is to look at the chip on the motherboard itself.. People will say >look at the drive brackets and what not, but I have seen Rev 1 G3's with >the >newer dual drive bracket as well as the newer Rage 128 card etc...
OTOH I have a rev 2 B&W (602 IDE chip on the motherboard), which has the rev 1 drive bracket and a rev 1 Rage 128 card. Anyone else have a system with such a mix? This machine also has a DVD-ROM drive but no hardware decoder. So it is possible that the original video card was replaced (or the decoder daughterboard was removed), as all DVD equipped Macs at that time shipped with hardware decoding. FYI, The following page shows what rev 2 parts look like: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/G3-ZONE/yosemite/newfeatures.html Alan Robinson __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
