On Wed, 02 Jul 2003 23:23:12 -0400 (EDT), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello. I am considering purchasing a Rev 1 350MHz B&W G3. However, I > have heard that the Rev 1 boards werent all that great. I just wanted some > opinions on whether or not these computers would be worth using. > Right now Im on > a Beige G3, does this transition seem worthwhile?
It's a good transition. I noticed a definite difference in speed moving from my Beige to a B&W, even though I was using the same zif. The rev 1 is only a problem if you intend to have two hard drives on the same bus, but this is easily circumvented by getting a pci ata card. The firewire bus is also a bit touchy in the B&W, so if you need to use firewire get a pci card for it. Personally, I'd suggest a G4 of the 133mhz bus variety (466, 533, dual 533, 667) if you can afford it. It will offer a better speed jump than just the B&W, plus better support for OSX (AGP video, several steps up from the minimum requirements for Panther). Prices for a 533 (for instance) start at around $550 on ebay. Not a bad bang for the buck. Hamlin -- 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> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
