> > From: Al Poulin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/01/27 Thu PM 01:38:26 CST > To: "G-List" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Mac convert - wondering which desktop is right for me. > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Seeing as how I have a limited budget im looking for recommendations. I > > don't want to spend more than 600-700 dollars if possible, yet I want > > as > > much machine as I can get. The dual g4 machines seem pretty > > interesting, > > but will they be fast enough to enjoy for years to come? I am pleased > > with > > my iBook but I want something to do video editing, photoshop and > > various > > college projects. > > > > So to sum it all up.... Mac mini or older dual g4 powermac? > > I'm jumping in late on this thread, having just read through three > digests. > > Let's assume you have the same amount of RAM for both the dual G4 and > the mini, at least 512 MB. A lot will depend on how intensive you plan > to be with those few applications such as the latest Photoshop that > take advantage of dual processors. If you will be spending hours, half > a day at a time in those apps, then give the used dual some serious > thought. For most other work and study uses, you are better off with > the mini, even with the slow hard drive. > > But if you see yourself becoming a Mac hobbiest, spending some of your > fun money on machines, and if you want to play video intensive games, > then you'll have more fun with the dual. For either choice, add up > your costs for all the extras, keyboard, mouse, monitor. Then if a > dual becomes available with two hard drives, that's a nice bonus for > backups and configuration flexibility. > > Mini comes with warranty. Old dual does not. How much risk can you > stand? > > Al Poulin
I have a Dual 450 G4, recently upgraded from a single G4 450. For serious multitaskers, a Dual is a great way to go, and what a difference in startup times between the two! Anyway, I like the Dual G4 for a hobbiest because of the chance to upgrade easily - adding extra drives or extra ports is easy, upgrading RAM and video is a snap... Oh, and when you read that a Sawtooth G4 can only accress 1.5GB of RAM, that is under OS 9, under OS X it can see and fully use the full 2GB of RAM you can load it up with. -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
