Initial switch with older machine?

mikegold · mikegold #1 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 03:29 PM

What would be the minimum machine that would run OS X?

Due to a cash issue I don't think I can get the new iMac or PowerPC but I'd like to start the move over to Apple.

I see that powermax.com has a lot of older machines for pretty decent prices but I don't know which machines will run which OS.

mynameis · mynameis #2 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 03:34 PM

A rumor going around says that next tuesday Jobs is going to announce a new $500 mac, might want to wait to see how that looks, since old used iMacs and Powermacs sell for ridiculous amounts.

mikegold · mikegold #3 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mynameis

A rumor going around says that next tuesday Jobs is going to announce a new $500 mac, might want to wait to see how that looks, since old used iMacs and Powermacs sell for ridiculous amounts.

This does sound interesting.

Which of the older machines can run OSX?

Macman · Macman #4 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 05:10 PM

most g3s will run osx with enough ram, the more ram the better, 128 is the minimum required, but Id suggest at least 512 or higher. including g3 ibooks and pbooks, powermac g3, imac g3.

Avalon · Avalon #5 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 05:10 PM

Check www.lowendmac.com you'll find any info you need.
Most G3 Macs will run OS X natively, some need a few tweaks before running OS X. Everything with a G4 will run OS X right out of the box.

One thing you should keep in mind is that OS X performance is very dependant on memory, 512MB being the minimum to work smoothly with it, no matter which Mac it is.

Meyvn · Meyvn #6 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 05:16 PM

You can get refurbished new-type (1.25 GHz) eMacs on the Apple website for 650, and eMacs have been tested to perform EXTREMELY well for their power, coming dangerously close to the iMac G5s in some areas. It really just depends on how much you're willing to pay. If you want to go less than 500, then you may want to go eBaying and look for an old Sawtooth, or a G4 Cube.

ApplejustWorks · ApplejustWorks #7 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 05:33 PM

I'd say wait until next Tuesday without making any major decisions...

mikegold · mikegold #8 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 05:34 PM

Thanks for all the info!

oldnews · oldnews #9 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mynameis

A rumor going around says that next tuesday Jobs is going to announce a new $500 mac, might want to wait to see how that looks, since old used iMacs and Powermacs sell for ridiculous amounts.

Is there a site with more information on this?

mikegold · mikegold #10 (**permalink**)

01-04-2005, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by oldnews

Is there a site with more information on this?

Look Here

Meyvn #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 24, 2004 Posts: 726 Mac Specs: Black Colorware PowerBook 1.67 GHz G4, 2 GB DDR2, 100GB 7200 RPM	01-04-2005, 05:16 PM You can get refurbished new-type (1.25 GHz) eMacs on the Apple website for 650, and eMacs have been tested to perform EXTREMELY well for their power, coming dangerously close to the iMac G5s in some areas. It really just depends on how much you're willing to pay. If you want to go less than 500, then you may want to go eBaying and look for an old Sawtooth, or a G4 Cube. 'cause when it rains, you know it pours.
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ApplejustWorks #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 911 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro & 23" ACD	01-04-2005, 05:33 PM I'd say wait until next Tuesday without making any major decisions... extendmac
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mikegold #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 22, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 29 Mac Specs: iMac G5 17"	01-04-2005, 03:29 PM What would be the minimum machine that would run OS X? Due to a cash issue I don't think I can get the new iMac or PowerPC but I'd like to start the move over to Apple. I see that powermax.com has a lot of older machines for pretty decent prices but I don't know which machines will run which OS.
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mynameis #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 3,378	01-04-2005, 03:34 PM A rumor going around says that next tuesday Jobs is going to announce a new $500 mac, might want to wait to see how that looks, since old used iMacs and Powermacs sell for ridiculous amounts.
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Macman #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 30, 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,374 Mac Specs: PowerMac G4 Cube 450mhz 832mb	01-04-2005, 05:10 PM most g3s will run osx with enough ram, the more ram the better, 128 is the minimum required, but Id suggest at least 512 or higher. including g3 ibooks and pbooks, powermac g3, imac g3.
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Avalon #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 25, 2004 Location: Luxemburg, Europe Posts: 1,779 Mac Specs: PowerMac G5 Dual 2GHz (June 2004), 2.5GB, Airport, black 5G iPod 30GB, white MacBook 2.0 2GB	01-04-2005, 05:10 PM Check www.lowendmac.com you'll find any info you need. Most G3 Macs will run OS X natively, some need a few tweaks before running OS X. Everything with a G4 will run OS X right out of the box. One thing you should keep in mind is that OS X performance is very dependant on memory, 512MB being the minimum to work smoothly with it, no matter which Mac it is.
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mikegold #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 22, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 29 Mac Specs: iMac G5 17"	01-04-2005, 05:34 PM Thanks for all the info!
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