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G5 - Should I buy?
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 887757" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>Wow...good thing you figured out that a "PowerMac G5" and a "Mac Pro" are not the same...much much different.</p><p></p><p>I agree that $500 for a dual processor 2.0ghz G5 is a better price...but saving up for a used Mac Pro would be better in the long run.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the software (Final Cut). Lots & lots of sellers (Craig's List & e-Bay)...install software on their computers thinking they will get more money for their computer then it's worth...kind of like trying to sell a $300 computer for $500 or $600 with illegal software is just outrageous! Especially since the same $500-$600 will buy you a much better computer!</p><p></p><p>Many of these sellers are selling multiple computers, loading each computer with the same software...but only have a single software license for each program. </p><p></p><p>Unless you get the original install disks and registration codes/serial numbers...the software is illegal! And besides...what if your hard drive crashes & you are unable to recover any info...without the original install disks you now have nothing but an old crappy computer you paid too much for in order to get the illegal software.</p><p></p><p>Pay a fair price for a used computer...not some sort of inflated price to get illegal software!</p><p></p><p>Save up & hold out for a used Mac Pro...but if you can get a used PowerMac G5 at a fair price...they are still very good computers!</p><p></p><p>Good luck,</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 887757, member: 56379"] Wow...good thing you figured out that a "PowerMac G5" and a "Mac Pro" are not the same...much much different. I agree that $500 for a dual processor 2.0ghz G5 is a better price...but saving up for a used Mac Pro would be better in the long run. Regarding the software (Final Cut). Lots & lots of sellers (Craig's List & e-Bay)...install software on their computers thinking they will get more money for their computer then it's worth...kind of like trying to sell a $300 computer for $500 or $600 with illegal software is just outrageous! Especially since the same $500-$600 will buy you a much better computer! Many of these sellers are selling multiple computers, loading each computer with the same software...but only have a single software license for each program. Unless you get the original install disks and registration codes/serial numbers...the software is illegal! And besides...what if your hard drive crashes & you are unable to recover any info...without the original install disks you now have nothing but an old crappy computer you paid too much for in order to get the illegal software. Pay a fair price for a used computer...not some sort of inflated price to get illegal software! Save up & hold out for a used Mac Pro...but if you can get a used PowerMac G5 at a fair price...they are still very good computers! Good luck, - Nick [/QUOTE]
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