In a message dated 1/9/04 5:46:31 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I can play dvds on my machine through the Radeon 7000 video board. I also have a 466 G4 processor. I think you need at least 300 mhz to get the software dvd decoder to work. >>
DVDs are usable on pre-G3 machines, too. I installed a Radeon 7000 and a EIDE DVD player (through an UATA card ... required Intech's CD/DVD support software) on a 7300/200. At 200 MHz, it was barely acceptable and hung occasionally during fast forward, etcetera, options. With a 300 MHz G3 card in the 7300 it was much better and did not hang. For normal use, I would say a 533 MHz G3 in a Beige would be close to ideal. But, the earlier machines are functional, too, although not nearly as ideal. -- 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
