I think I heard that the G5 imacs can have issues with the capacitors on the logic board, but I don't know if they were limited to specific models/revisions. I'm not sure about the intel ones, or if they'll hold up to long term use (as the so-called "bad" G5 ones have had to). Having recently made the jump to intel myself (from a couple of G4 systems that still see use, fastest being a dual 1.25 MDD), they do seem a lot faster, and you get the added bonus that they're "current" tech, so likely to receive support/updates for a while yet (as long as they're core 2 duo or above), and you have the option of running windows, should you ever feel the need. Leopard will reach the dreaded "two versions behind" milestone in a few months. I just think the intel models will give you more options, and a more up to date operating system/security updates, etc for at least a year or two, where the G5 seems like you're swapping one piece of "outdated" tech for a slightly faster piece of "outdated" tech. But, if the price differences are that great, it could be worth getting the G5, although I assume that that will at some point need updating to something "newer and faster" sooner. And I think the multiple processor/core setup REALLY helps everything feel faster, more responsive, etc. Just my opinions though!
On 2 Mar 2011, at 19:49, william wrote: > I am looking for an imac newer and faster than my current G4. My needs are > not that great, mostly web browsing and word processing. After a few days > following ebay it seems there is quite a price difference between the G5 > series and the Intel Core 2 Duos. I am tempted to get the cheaper G5 and put > off going Intel for now. I seem to recall some discussion long ago of > problems with the G5 imacs. Can anyone elaborate on this? What does the group > recommend? > > Thanks for any suggestions. > > -william > -- > You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group > for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/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 leave this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/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 leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
