> From: Doug Hinschberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I'm looking for a replacement iMac, and expect we'll eventually put OS > X > on it. What is a minimum speed to see acceptable response with 10.2?
Any of the currently for-sale iMacs will do fine, speed of the processor is not as much a consideration as RAM. Get as much RAM as you can afford/the machine will hold. But if you're looking at used machines, I'd recommend 500MHz or higher if it's a G3 iMac. For G4s you can get away with 400MHz. People do run Jag on much lower speed machines, too, but I think for a really satisfactory experience you need at least 400/500MHz and at least 256MB RAM if not a lot higher. _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com **Go see BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE. It may change your life.** -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
