IMHO, that has to be the PPC 8600. Full AV in/out, lots of expansion options, easy case to work in and the most dependable computer I've ever owned. I have a bunch of upgraded to various degrees 7600s and older PPCs/68xxx Macs, but my 8600/G3-350 (even though some of my 7600s are running faster G3 cards.) is my primary work station. When the price comes down on the G4/800 (or faster), one will go into my 8600. Even at its "slow" G3 speed, I can do iMovie projects with no problems. The 8600 is to the current Macs what the old 840 AV (yep, I had one of those too.) was to the pre-PCI PPCs. packed full of features, very reliable and although slower than "state of the art" Macs, still capable of doing the big jobs.
David Allen Stan Michael wrote: > Hello again. > > I posted earlier about a 5500/225 AV that serves as a "mini > entertainment center" to my den, and I really do like it. Just out of > curiosity, though, what do you all consider the best A/V Mac out there? > What are the best uses for them? I am curious (for the next time > around) about pre-G3's as well as beige G3's. > > Always fiddlin'... > > Stan in TX -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
