Thank you all for your replies. My basic needs are internet browsing, Word processor, excel, CD/DVD burning, photo editing and some games.
Is the G3 sufficient? On Feb 25, 2012, at 4:28 PM, Valter Prahlad wrote: > Il giorno 25-02-2012 6:43, Eleni ha scritto: > >> Can you Burn DVD/CDs on PowerMac G3 400MHz under Mac OS 8.6? > CDs, definitely. > DVDs, I think you have to limit the max speed you're writing with - I don't > think a G3/400 can hold 8x DVD writing, but 2x should be fine. > >> How capable are these PowerMac G3 400MHz? What if you have max memory >> installed (1GB)? >> >> Just saw one on ebay in mint condition, is it worth buying? > Well, as always, it all depends on what you're going to do with it. > > I once had a Beige PowerMac G3/266 (later upgraded to 450 MHz and then 900 > MHz), and I absolutely LOVED IT. :-) > It was a great machine, very stable and highly upgradable. > OTOH, it would be useless for my needs now. > > Personally, I'd go for a G4 minimum: faster, more efficient architecture, > more compatible with late software. > But, again, it depends on YOU; if you state what your needs are, I'm sure > the people here will be able to suggest the right Mac for you. > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, 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] > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, 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] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
