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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1074272" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>I think that the Macintosh computer line has changed a lot since you purchased your Powermac G4. Back when you purchased your Powermac G4...Apple offered laptops, the iMacs, and the Powermac G4 desktops...and there wasn't a Mac-Mini equivalent. Now Apple offers laptops, Mac-Mini's, iMacs, and Mac Pro's. </p><p></p><p>Back when you purchased your Powermac G4:</p><p></p><p>- the laptops were portable, had the G3 cpu...but not very powerful</p><p>- the iMacs were really aimed at the computer user who wanted a easy to set up & uncomplicated "all-in-one" computer. They had the G3 cpu...and were ok from a performance standpoint...but they didn't have very good graphics hardware. They were basically a non-portable laptop.</p><p>- back in 2001...the Powermac G4 was the "Power Users" computer. It had the G4 cpu...and had the latest & greatest hardware enhancements.</p><p></p><p>But now in 2010 things have really changed a lot.</p><p></p><p>- the Mac-mini was introduced in 2006...and initially they were not that powerful. They were mostly a low-cost computer ($499.00) to entice non-Macintosh users to give Mac's a try...and for Mac users at the time looking for a low cost computer to upgrade to. Part of this low cost "positioning" was that most folks buying it were already computer users...so they already had a display, keyboard, and mouse...and just needed a new computer. The Mac-Mini in more recent years has gotten much more powerful...and just recently (within the past 1-2 weeks)...Apple has just released a "new" Mac-Mini which appears to be the best & most powerful Mac-Mini yet...including features not offered in a Mac-mini before.</p><p></p><p>- then you have the iMacs. The iMacs have also gotten MUCH more powerful since 2001. They are still an "all-in-one" computer...and my opinion is...the iMacs now occupy the same position in the Apple computer lineup that the Powermac G4 did back in 2001.</p><p></p><p>- the current line of laptops have also gotten much more powerful than they were back in 2001. In fact laptops in 2010 can be more of a desktop computer replacement if you wanted them to be. Back in 2001...no way would you have considered an Apple laptop to be a desktop (Powermac G4) replacement.</p><p></p><p>- Finally there is the Mac Pro. The Mac Pro is Apple's top of the line computer. It's the most expensive computer Apple offers, it's the most expandable computer Apple offers...and in many cases it's more computer than most users need. Many users would like to get a Mac Pro...but it just makes better financial sense to get an iMac that is still VERY powerful...just not as expandable.</p><p></p><p>The bottom line is...you have an almost 10 year-old Powermac G4. You could upgrade to the slowest current computer Apple offers...and it would still be light-years faster than your Powermac G4. So no matter what you get...it will be a BIG improvement!!!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Based on what you described (computer tasks & dislikes)...it sounds to me that you would be a perfect candidate for the new Mac-Mini.</p><p></p><p></p><p>First of all I don't think that this would work in the manner you're thinking. The Mac-Mini although "small & cute"...is still a full fledged computer...even though it just looks like an external hard drive. </p><p></p><p>Secondly...why in the world would you want to use a brand new 2010 Apple computer as a backup device for a 10 year-old Powermac G4 "dinosaur"!!! If you need a backup device for your Powermac G4...just buy a cheap external hard drive!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Finally. Be very aware that most or many of the software programs you currently use on your Powermac G4 will not run on any 2010 Apple computer. Newer versions of the same programs will run...but you will have to purchase them.</p><p></p><p>I hope that this helps,</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1074272, member: 56379"] I think that the Macintosh computer line has changed a lot since you purchased your Powermac G4. Back when you purchased your Powermac G4...Apple offered laptops, the iMacs, and the Powermac G4 desktops...and there wasn't a Mac-Mini equivalent. Now Apple offers laptops, Mac-Mini's, iMacs, and Mac Pro's. Back when you purchased your Powermac G4: - the laptops were portable, had the G3 cpu...but not very powerful - the iMacs were really aimed at the computer user who wanted a easy to set up & uncomplicated "all-in-one" computer. They had the G3 cpu...and were ok from a performance standpoint...but they didn't have very good graphics hardware. They were basically a non-portable laptop. - back in 2001...the Powermac G4 was the "Power Users" computer. It had the G4 cpu...and had the latest & greatest hardware enhancements. But now in 2010 things have really changed a lot. - the Mac-mini was introduced in 2006...and initially they were not that powerful. They were mostly a low-cost computer ($499.00) to entice non-Macintosh users to give Mac's a try...and for Mac users at the time looking for a low cost computer to upgrade to. Part of this low cost "positioning" was that most folks buying it were already computer users...so they already had a display, keyboard, and mouse...and just needed a new computer. The Mac-Mini in more recent years has gotten much more powerful...and just recently (within the past 1-2 weeks)...Apple has just released a "new" Mac-Mini which appears to be the best & most powerful Mac-Mini yet...including features not offered in a Mac-mini before. - then you have the iMacs. The iMacs have also gotten MUCH more powerful since 2001. They are still an "all-in-one" computer...and my opinion is...the iMacs now occupy the same position in the Apple computer lineup that the Powermac G4 did back in 2001. - the current line of laptops have also gotten much more powerful than they were back in 2001. In fact laptops in 2010 can be more of a desktop computer replacement if you wanted them to be. Back in 2001...no way would you have considered an Apple laptop to be a desktop (Powermac G4) replacement. - Finally there is the Mac Pro. The Mac Pro is Apple's top of the line computer. It's the most expensive computer Apple offers, it's the most expandable computer Apple offers...and in many cases it's more computer than most users need. Many users would like to get a Mac Pro...but it just makes better financial sense to get an iMac that is still VERY powerful...just not as expandable. The bottom line is...you have an almost 10 year-old Powermac G4. You could upgrade to the slowest current computer Apple offers...and it would still be light-years faster than your Powermac G4. So no matter what you get...it will be a BIG improvement!!!:) Based on what you described (computer tasks & dislikes)...it sounds to me that you would be a perfect candidate for the new Mac-Mini. First of all I don't think that this would work in the manner you're thinking. The Mac-Mini although "small & cute"...is still a full fledged computer...even though it just looks like an external hard drive. Secondly...why in the world would you want to use a brand new 2010 Apple computer as a backup device for a 10 year-old Powermac G4 "dinosaur"!!! If you need a backup device for your Powermac G4...just buy a cheap external hard drive!:) Finally. Be very aware that most or many of the software programs you currently use on your Powermac G4 will not run on any 2010 Apple computer. Newer versions of the same programs will run...but you will have to purchase them. I hope that this helps, - Nick [/QUOTE]
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