It is not gonna facebook like you expect, or do anything more than simple photo editing or older games. Dont expect it to be like an intel mac. They are cool(the g3s) but underpowered for anything that is popular on the web today. Id bribg
M Sent from my iPhone 4 On Feb 25, 2012, at 9:50 AM, Eleni <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 -- 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
