I hope this helps, I recently sold a powermac G5 dual 2.0ghz after trying to run windows via VirtualPC 7 (last version they made) and found that windows apps run, but not very well. If I was making your decision, I would get the 2.0ghz mini without question. I too am a bit envious of the mac pro crowd, but ended up selling my G5 and cinema display to purchase a new macbook... good luck in your purchase. Jeff On Nov 3, 2008, at 9:08 AM, Josh Smiley wrote:
> This is my first post to the group. > > I have been a Mac user for the last 6 years. I have always wanted a > Powemac/macpro. The cost it what has always held me back. > > Currently I use a 12" PB G4 for most of my mobile needs (just bought > it from a friend) . But, I am looking to replace my current iBook G4 > which has been my work horse for the last 4 years. > > I am a little frustrated as of now. I can't afford a Mac Pro. > Powermac G5s are affordable, but seems way outdated. I was expecting > Apple to upgrade the Mac Minis, but nothing has happened. > > My current setup is a 24" Samsung LCD that I use for playing xBox > 360 and office work ( I got it for $160 at Best Buy). I bought the > LCD with the hope of hooking my desktop up to it. That is the reason > I don't want to/can't buy a iMac. > > My priorities are: > Running 2 Windows xp apps > editing video with iMovie and final cut > And support for my 54GB library of growning media. > > My budget is $800 or less and both the Intel Mac Mini and PowerMac > G5 seem to fit the bill. I just don't know if the G5 will run windows. > > Please help > thx > Josh Smiley > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
