Windows user going to Mac - Where to buy?

Sam_A · Sam_A #1 (**permalink**)

06-11-2006, 12:36 AM

I've been a PC user forever, but have decided to switch to the Power Mac G5 2.3Ghz dual core for photo and video editing. Recommendations on where to purchase a G5 at the best price would be much appreciated.

Thanks! / ~Sam

BiT · BiT #2 (**permalink**)

06-11-2006, 12:39 AM

Well I would purchase it at an Apple store, because I just love the way the store looks, and they have a larger selection of stuff, and better people to help you (I Think). Don't you get like a printer when you buy any mac? I got one with my iMac, and MacBook Pro, but thats because it was a rebate.

mynameis · mynameis #3 (**permalink**)

06-11-2006, 12:44 AM

http://store.apple.com, then click the big red tag down on the right for refurbs, that'll probably be your best deal. They are good as new and they come with a warranty, great way to save a couple hundred dollars.

playm0de · playm0de #4 (**permalink**)

06-11-2006, 10:41 AM

Apple store or Comp USA.

makwanad · makwanad #5 (**permalink**)

06-11-2006, 11:10 AM

Or wait for the new intel powermac that is soon destined to be released.

McNewbie · McNewbie #6 (**permalink**)

06-11-2006, 12:21 PM

Depending on what you want ofcourse, but if your really not that fussed about having the intel core duo processor then this is the best time to buy a G5 as it's soon to be discontinued if not already and most places including Apple online are selling it cheap. Refurbished on Apple online is definetly the best & cheapest way to go. I'm quite sure you can even add Applecare to the refurb items.

schweb · schweb #7 (**permalink**)

06-11-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by makwanad

Or wait for the new intel powermac that is soon destined to be released.

I'm guessing that won't happen until at least August at WWDC.

yogi · yogi #8 (**permalink**)

06-11-2006, 04:40 PM

I'm not really convinced that the Intel PowerMacs will be so killer. I wonder if they will come out anytime soon at all. Maybe by winter.

I mean a Quad G5 still is frikkin' fast, and if Intel already has an answer - well I'll be ****ed.

But a dual core 2.53 GHz should actually fit your needs effortlessly.
Intel chips are just driving everyone up the wall.

makwanad · makwanad #9 (**permalink**)

06-11-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by schweb

I'm guessing that won't happen until at least August at WWDC.

Yeah it says on macrumors they are gonna be showing it off running the new OS, I guess when it comes to buying my new macbook (will i ever get it?) then it would be around the time leopard comes out.

Mikhail · Mikhail #10 (**permalink**)

06-13-2006, 06:42 AM

Apple Stores are awesome, but you can't beat MacMall for a good deal. Unless you have a business or student account at Apple, I would opt for MacMall over the Apple Store. They have an automatic discount and more rebates than I've seen anywhere.

www.macmall.com

alucard · alucard #11 (**permalink**)

06-13-2006, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikhail

Apple Stores are awesome, but you can't beat MacMall for a good deal. Unless you have a business or student account at Apple, I would opt for MacMall over the Apple Store. They have an automatic discount and more rebates than I've seen anywhere.

www.macmall.com

WOW! Great site. Wish i found this site sooner.

saajuk-khar · saajuk-khar #12 (**permalink**)

06-20-2006, 07:07 AM

what about buying a mac abroad?

i'm Portuguese (EU) and in 19 years i've only seen one apple shop in my country. is it a good place to buy or should opt for the online applestore/ online macmall?

mac57 · mac57 #13 (**permalink**)

06-20-2006, 01:29 PM

About a month ago, I did exactly the same thing - changed from PC to Power Mac G5, mostly for photo editing and music. The new Intel Power Macs (or whatever they are going to be called) won't be as fast as the current G5's at things like Photoshop because the new Macs will be Intel and Photoshop is PPC - it will have to be emulated under Rosetta. For the fastest Photoshop engine around, likely for the next calendar year, get a Power Mac G5.

I bought the exact same machine you are looking at - dual core 2.3 GHz with lots of memory. I *love* it. It is a great machine.

After lots of looking around, I bought on line from www.macconnection.com. They offer better prices (in this case, a $150.00 rebate on the Mac itself), plus an awesome selection of other stuff. I also picked up a Viewsonic monitor there for about $100.00 less than anywhere else, AND Microsoft Office for Mac (also PPC by the way - doesn't run very quickly on Intel Macs) for about $20.00 less than anywhere else.

Finally, and this is the killer, in many states you won't haver to pay tax. The Apple Store, much as I love it, is obliged to charge you tax.

So, buy on line and save dollars!

Sam_A #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-11-2006, 12:36 AM I've been a PC user forever, but have decided to switch to the Power Mac G5 2.3Ghz dual core for photo and video editing. Recommendations on where to purchase a G5 at the best price would be much appreciated. Thanks! / ~Sam Last edited by Sam_A; 06-11-2006 at 12:40 AM.
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makwanad #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 13, 2006 Location: Huntingdon A.K.A. "Skagtown of the UK" Posts: 266 Mac Specs: eMac 1gb RAM 80gb HD, Superdrive, iPod video 30gb	06-11-2006, 11:10 AM Or wait for the new intel powermac that is soon destined to be released. Back with the mac!
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yogi #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 14, 2005 Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland Posts: 1,973 Mac Specs: iMac Core i5, iPad, iPhone 4	06-11-2006, 04:40 PM I'm not really convinced that the Intel PowerMacs will be so killer. I wonder if they will come out anytime soon at all. Maybe by winter. I mean a Quad G5 still is frikkin' fast, and if Intel already has an answer - well I'll be ****ed. But a dual core 2.53 GHz should actually fit your needs effortlessly. Intel chips are just driving everyone up the wall. If you liked this post, consider using the Reputation System.
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mac57 #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 29, 2006 Location: St. Somewhere Posts: 4,553 Mac Specs: iMac 27" 3.4 GHz, 256 GB SSD, 2 TB HDD, 8 GB RAM	06-20-2006, 01:29 PM About a month ago, I did exactly the same thing - changed from PC to Power Mac G5, mostly for photo editing and music. The new Intel Power Macs (or whatever they are going to be called) won't be as fast as the current G5's at things like Photoshop because the new Macs will be Intel and Photoshop is PPC - it will have to be emulated under Rosetta. For the fastest Photoshop engine around, likely for the next calendar year, get a Power Mac G5. I bought the exact same machine you are looking at - dual core 2.3 GHz with lots of memory. I love it. It is a great machine. After lots of looking around, I bought on line from www.macconnection.com. They offer better prices (in this case, a $150.00 rebate on the Mac itself), plus an awesome selection of other stuff. I also picked up a Viewsonic monitor there for about $100.00 less than anywhere else, AND Microsoft Office for Mac (also PPC by the way - doesn't run very quickly on Intel Macs) for about $20.00 less than anywhere else. Finally, and this is the killer, in many states you won't haver to pay tax. The Apple Store, much as I love it, is obliged to charge you tax. So, buy on line and save dollars! My Macs: iMac 27" 3.4 GHz, 4 Core, Mac Pro, 3.2 GHz 8 Core, PowerMac G5 Quad, 2.5 GHz, G4 Cube, 1.2 GHz Upgrade My iStuff: 32 GB iPhone 4, 30 GB iPod Video, 16 GB iPod Touch My OS': Mac OS X Tiger, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Leopard, Mac OS 8.6, openSUSE 10.3, Win XP I was on the Mac-Forums honor roll for September 2007
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BiT #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 409 Mac Specs: 20" Intel core duo iMac. 15.4" MBP, 100GB, 256MB vRAM, 1GB RAM, 2.16GHz	06-11-2006, 12:39 AM Well I would purchase it at an Apple store, because I just love the way the store looks, and they have a larger selection of stuff, and better people to help you (I Think). Don't you get like a printer when you buy any mac? I got one with my iMac, and MacBook Pro, but thats because it was a rebate.
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Member Since: Feb 24, 2006 Posts: 223 Mac Specs: 20 inch iMac Core Duo	06-11-2006, 10:41 AM Apple store or Comp USA.
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McNewbie #6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-11-2006, 12:21 PM Depending on what you want ofcourse, but if your really not that fussed about having the intel core duo processor then this is the best time to buy a G5 as it's soon to be discontinued if not already and most places including Apple online are selling it cheap. Refurbished on Apple online is definetly the best & cheapest way to go. I'm quite sure you can even add Applecare to the refurb items.
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Mikhail #10 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-13-2006, 06:42 AM Apple Stores are awesome, but you can't beat MacMall for a good deal. Unless you have a business or student account at Apple, I would opt for MacMall over the Apple Store. They have an automatic discount and more rebates than I've seen anywhere. www.macmall.com
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saajuk-khar #12 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	06-20-2006, 07:07 AM what about buying a mac abroad? i'm Portuguese (EU) and in 19 years i've only seen one apple shop in my country. is it a good place to buy or should opt for the online applestore/ online macmall?
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