<<<Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:27:18 -0800 (PST) From: Daniel LeVangie-Stricklen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 5400 or Newer?
Hi everyone, I've asked a couple of questions about OS 9 vs. OS 8, regarding performance on a Power Mac 5400. I've got some tabs on OS 8.5, but before I buy, I thought I'd toss out a final question to the experts. If I'm really sold on upgrading to OS X, via a G3 or G4 daughtercard (presuming it's possible in this machine), am I going to spend more than it's worth, considering that I could get an iMac for just a little bit more? One of the eventual uses of The Mac that we're going to have will be video editing. Granted, complexity and quality can strain the resources of a fast G4 with oodles of RAM, and a 5400 with the upgrade card isn't the same as a native G3 or G4. Of course, if we were shooting for pro-level quality, I wouldn't even be considering this stuff; but we're not. I would like to get to use iMovie, and I'm not sure if it's still restricted to the iMacs or not. Anyway, I'd appreciate any feedback I can get on the subject. Daniel>>> I would say it depends on how much you enjoy tinkering with your Mac. If you love getting under the hood, like some of us do, then go for the upgrade, and be ready for the inevitable downtime. If you just want it to work, then go for the iMac. I have gotten Final Cut to launch on my G3-upgraded 8600, but it is not pretty. As a film editor, I used Avid Film Composer running on a Quadra 850. But that was in the days when all I had to do was snap my fingers, and the on-site tech support took care of everything. Botth hardware and software have come a long way since then, so my first choice would be to use the hardware that will support the software with no questions asked. Warren -- 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
