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First mac, looking for advice on cheap 2nd hand
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<blockquote data-quote="wicker_man" data-source="post: 195060" data-attributes="member: 16283"><p>Hi, first post here.</p><p></p><p>I am a student with no job, and currently have a fairly modern Windows laptop (Athlon 64 3200+/512mb RAM/40GB HDD/DVD Burner/128mb ATi 9700/15.4" widescreen etc).</p><p>But, as I read and research more into Mac, it looks much better than windows.</p><p></p><p>I want to keep my current laptop, and as soon as I get a job (which would be in a few months) and get some money, I want to buy a cheap second hand Mac but not quite sure what to get.</p><p></p><p>I want something that can run OSX (Tiger?) and would be OK for general web browsing (using wireless or ethernet), iTunes, etc. I don't mind if I have to upgrade the RAM/HDD/optical drive, but not too sure on what processor would do.</p><p></p><p>I have seen a couple of the original iMac G3s with 350MHz processors going cheap on a well known auction site for £50, but are these suitable for OSX?</p><p></p><p>If not, what would be the best to get?</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance for any help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wicker_man, post: 195060, member: 16283"] Hi, first post here. I am a student with no job, and currently have a fairly modern Windows laptop (Athlon 64 3200+/512mb RAM/40GB HDD/DVD Burner/128mb ATi 9700/15.4" widescreen etc). But, as I read and research more into Mac, it looks much better than windows. I want to keep my current laptop, and as soon as I get a job (which would be in a few months) and get some money, I want to buy a cheap second hand Mac but not quite sure what to get. I want something that can run OSX (Tiger?) and would be OK for general web browsing (using wireless or ethernet), iTunes, etc. I don't mind if I have to upgrade the RAM/HDD/optical drive, but not too sure on what processor would do. I have seen a couple of the original iMac G3s with 350MHz processors going cheap on a well known auction site for £50, but are these suitable for OSX? If not, what would be the best to get? Thanks in advance for any help. [/QUOTE]
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