end of life Apple computers
I have a G3 and G4 Apple desktop. My birthday is approaching and I would like to buy a newer apple computer. I have enquired about end of life desktops at Apple stores and am told they don't have any. Is this just a stock answer so you will buy a newer one? Where can I find an end of life computer? The new Mac Mini is promising but I would prefer the 20 inch Imac if possible. I am retired and so is my husband. I do not have unlimited funds.I also prefer to see the computer up close before I purchase it.I don't really trust computers sent through the mail. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: end of life Apple computers
On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 12:34 PM, ll mlitwin3...@att.net wrote: I have a G3 and G4 Apple desktop. My birthday is approaching and I would like to buy a newer apple computer. I have enquired about end of life desktops at Apple stores and am told they don't have any. Is this just a stock answer so you will buy a newer one? Where can I find an end of life computer? The new Mac Mini is promising but I would prefer the 20 inch Imac if possible. I am retired and so is my husband. I do not have unlimited funds.I also prefer to see the computer up close before I purchase it.I don't really trust computers sent through the mail. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ An unopened boxed mini from a reputable dealer on the web should be just as good as one you see in the store.Just make sure you ask the seller about warranty registration etc. How about asking Small Dog . Com a proven reliable Low End Mac sponsor what they have in stock. There should be some left over Minis of the last generation. Take a look at their site; http://www.smalldog.com/macs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: end of life Apple computers
On 3 Apr 2009, at 09:34:51 PDT, ll wrote: I have a G3 and G4 Apple desktop. My birthday is approaching and I would like to buy a newer apple computer. I have enquired about end of life desktops at Apple stores and am told they don't have any. Is this just a stock answer so you will buy a newer one? Where can I find an end of life computer? The new Mac Mini is promising but I would prefer the 20 inch Imac if possible. I am retired and so is my husband. I do not have unlimited funds.I also prefer to see the computer up close before I purchase it.I don't really trust computers sent through the mail. --- Well, being retired also, I am sympathetic to your desire to see what you are getting before laying out cash. However, I am not sure what you are asking. Are you bargain hunting and hoping Apple will give you a good deal on close out items? If so, I suspect you will get little satisfaction. It is not really in Apple's interest to sell you something they are no longer going to manufacture. You may find such bargains on the secondary market, but you will have a hard time finding a brick and mortar store where you can lay your hands on an actual machine. To me, end of life means no longer manufactured or supported. Unless you are one who enjoys keeping old stuff running, probably not what you want. I think you might find end of production run Macs through such outlets as MacMall, but you will have to buy and then try, hoping to be able to return if you don't like the machine. A bit of a hassle. They do offer warranties, but... Ken http://mysite.verizon.net/res7gt1w/stackomacs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: end of life Apple computers
I've bought a couple of computers from Mac of All Trades: http://www.macofalltrades.com/ They currently have a coupld of iMac Intel 20 modesl for under $700. Good luck, Dale Hoffman On Apr 3, 2009, at 12:34 PM, ll wrote: I have a G3 and G4 Apple desktop. My birthday is approaching and I would like to buy a newer apple computer. I have enquired about end of life desktops at Apple stores and am told they don't have any. Is this just a stock answer so you will buy a newer one? Where can I find an end of life computer? The new Mac Mini is promising but I would prefer the 20 inch Imac if possible. I am retired and so is my husband. I do not have unlimited funds.I also prefer to see the computer up close before I purchase it.I don't really trust computers sent through the mail. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: end of life Apple computers
At 9:34 AM -0700 4/3/09, ll posted: I have a G3 and G4 Apple desktop. My birthday is approaching and I would like to buy a newer apple computer. I have enquired about end of life desktops at Apple stores and am told they don't have any. Is this just a stock answer so you will buy a newer one? Where can I find an end of life computer? The new Mac Mini is promising but I would prefer the 20 inch Imac if possible. I am retired and so is my husband. I do not have unlimited funds.I also prefer to see the computer up close before I purchase it.I don't really trust computers sent through the mail. I bought a reconditioned 24 iMac (2008) from the apple.ca website that was priced $100 more than the 20 iMac (not reconditioned) that I had been looking at. It arrived from California 2 days after ordering, via a package shipper, not the postal system. My warrantee on a reconditioned iMac is the exact same as on a 'new' iMac. The only downside to ordering reconditioned, other than not getting a pretty Apple designed shipping box, is not being able to customise, such as going for a larger hard drive or more RAM or a better video card which can be a hassle with iMacs. I upgraded the RAM easily once I was able to remove the cover (problem with the screw which has a repair number for a semi-local shop once the weather is nice enough to drive.) I wouldn't hesitate to buy reconditioned again. To find reconditioned on Apple's site, type 'reconditioned' into the search box. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: end of life Apple computers
On Apr 3, 2009, at 9:34 AM, ll wrote: I have a G3 and G4 Apple desktop. My birthday is approaching and I would like to buy a newer apple computer. I have enquired about end of life desktops at Apple stores and am told they don't have any. Is this just a stock answer so you will buy a newer one? Where can I find an end of life computer? Go to the online Apple store and you can find them; go down to the 'Clearance' section. At this moment they have a 20' iMac for $999, and a 24' for $1399. However, Apple's has gone to a very tight inventory control, especially at their stores, meaning there never are very many 'EOL' models around when they switch; they usually start constraining the supply a month or so before releasing new models. The new Mac Mini is promising but I would prefer the 20 inch Imac if possible. I am retired and so is my husband. I do not have unlimited funds.I also prefer to see the computer up close before I purchase it.I don't really trust computers sent through the mail. An iMac purchased from Apple's online store will be the same as an iMac you get at the store, and you can take it to the store for service, if needed. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: end of life Apple computers
Go to the apple store on line and get Apple Certified Refurbished ; you can go play with newer one at the Apple Store in person and ask what is the difference with the previous model. On Apr 3, 2009, at 12:34, ll wrote: I have a G3 and G4 Apple desktop. My birthday is approaching and I would like to buy a newer apple computer. I have enquired about end of life desktops at Apple stores and am told they don't have any. Is this just a stock answer so you will buy a newer one? Where can I find an end of life computer? The new Mac Mini is promising but I would prefer the 20 inch Imac if possible. I am retired and so is my husband. I do not have unlimited funds.I also prefer to see the computer up close before I purchase it.I don't really trust computers sent through the mail. have a nice day Michael Koch troutcr...@ncwcom.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: end of life Apple computers
I'm not tech savvy, but am retired, too. I use a Yikes! to advantage. It's a robust machine older (manufactured earlier) than the ones you're looking at. I update as my needs change. It does everything I want, but has few of the unwanted (read: uninteresting to me) features that preoccupy later machines. But here's something about independently refurbished machines I didn't know when I bought my first Mac, a 6100. Independent refurbishers are sometimes reduced to mismatching components they put in. You may end up with innards composed of too many vintages for them to operate optimally together. At least, that's what I was told by the refurbisher I bought number one from when it didn't perform to specs. I only bought one other refurbished machine (a G3 beige) after that and kept it only 'til the Yikes! G3/G4 was released. Things to think about. Evan Evan Wilson 6302 Mountain Park Cove Austin, Texas 78731-2611 (512) 215-8543 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: end of life Apple computers
I'd like to thank everyone who responded so quickly. I havea lot of research to do. --- On Fri, 4/3/09, Dale Hoffman dh...@margnat.com wrote: From: Dale Hoffman dh...@margnat.com Subject: Re: end of life Apple computers To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 1:12 PM I've bought a couple of computers from Mac of All Trades: http://www.macofalltrades.com/ They currently have a coupld of iMac Intel 20 modesl for under $700. Good luck, Dale Hoffman On Apr 3, 2009, at 12:34 PM, ll wrote: I have a G3 and G4 Apple desktop. My birthday is approaching and I would like to buy a newer apple computer. I have enquired about end of life desktops at Apple stores and am told they don't have any. Is this just a stock answer so you will buy a newer one? Where can I find an end of life computer? The new Mac Mini is promising but I would prefer the 20 inch Imac if possible. I am retired and so is my husband. I do not have unlimited funds.I also prefer to see the computer up close before I purchase it.I don't really trust computers sent through the mail. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
