So, has anyone bought the 600MHz Harmoni upgrade? If so, is it worth the extra $100?
On 3/21/02 5:05 AM, Steve Sobek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 3/21/02 4:59 AM, "Derek Phillips" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> >> I was wondering if any of you original iMac users had upgraded to >> Sonnet's Harmoni chip and if so, what have the results been like in >> performance, stability, firewire functionality etc. Is this a must >> upgrade for us "old timers" that can't afford the new beauties yet, or >> is it a waste of money? > > > Works seamlessly and is probably the best single purchase I've ever made for > my Rev. B. I've never had a single system freeze or problem from it, and > even though OS X was "useable" without it, I was playing with a newer iMac > at CompUSA the other day, and my machine is actually mostly comparable to it > in performance. The only continuing problem you'll have is that even the > Harmoni doesn't help you with graphics acceleration. The older Rage chip > still isn't supported by X, and you will notice this when you try and play > QuickTime movies. > > As for the FireWire, I haven't bought anything to plug into it yet! > > But yes, if you want to keep and use your Mac, you owe it to yourself to get > the Harmoni. > > -Steve Sobek > Newark, Del. > Rev. B w/Harmoni 500 Mhz upgrade, > 512 mb RAM, 40 gig hard disk, OS X 10.1.3, etc. > -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple iMac CDROMs from $79.99, iMac DVD CDROMs from $99.99 3 port USB Hub $14.99, 40GB Hard Drive Upgrades $119 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> 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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
