Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac
John Berryman wrote: Again, the mini. How about comparing the fully upgradeable G-5 dual processor PowerMac or the new intel dual core G-5 PowerMac or MacBook Pro, even the new iMac. Check the specs on these models including standard and upgrade video cards, both with 256MB vRam. The G5s are indeed very nice machines. But the thing that really stands out for me on the website is starting at $1999. PCs with superior specs cost half that. I just can't get past the huge price premium. Otherwise I'd be more tempted.
Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac
On 6/23/06 12:43 PM, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Berryman wrote: Again, the mini. How about comparing the fully upgradeable G-5 dual processor PowerMac or the new intel dual core G-5 PowerMac or MacBook Pro, even the new iMac. Check the specs on these models including standard and upgrade video cards, both with 256MB vRam. The G5s are indeed very nice machines. But the thing that really stands out for me on the website is starting at $1999. PCs with superior specs cost half that. I just can't get past the huge price premium. Otherwise I'd be more tempted. Yabbut you must remember that, unlike PCs, they last a long, long time. Although ts not my primary computer now, I'm still doing page layout graphics on my 1994 PowerMac 6100. -- +-- GG 1997 SL500 (104k) http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm http://homepage.mac.com/deneals +--
Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac
John Berryman wrote: Again, the mini. How about comparing the fully upgradeable G-5 dual processor PowerMac or the new intel dual core G-5 PowerMac or MacBook Pro, even the new iMac. Check the specs on these models including standard and upgrade video cards, both with 256MB vRam. I just got a mac mini. The *new* ones have Intel chips in them and I found a store that was practically giving away the *old* version at like a 40% discount. Look for some of those, they sell as 1.24 and 1.42. And I will tell you it is swet. I got a 1.42 for $380. But I can't really weigh in on the war because I have PC's also as I make my living as a computer programmer. Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 97kmi Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.
Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac
On Jun 23, 2006, at 1:43 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: The G5s are indeed very nice machines. But the thing that really stands out for me on the website is starting at $1999. PCs with superior specs cost half that. I just can't get past the huge price premium. Otherwise I'd be more tempted. In the long run, it would be worth it. An infinitely upgradeable machine that will still be doing its job many years from now. There are less costly ones too. Even older iMacs can keep up pretty well and they're cheap. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
