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Good deal on old iMac G5 1.6Ghz?
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<blockquote data-quote="code777" data-source="post: 108190"><p>well i have the "poor" 1.6 version and its done wonders (seriously). The most intensive programs i use are iMovie/iDVD and it runs smooth. No lag or anything with 768MB RAM. </p><p></p><p>I think that deal for a refurb is FANTASTIC. Seriously! But I also think the new iMacs are fantastic as well. </p><p></p><p>But seriously, do you need WiFi? BT? I don't and never will. I do have a BT adapter that i never use so if I really wanted BT I just stick that toggle into the keyboard. </p><p></p><p>Combo Drive is fine. You can always get an external burner like me. Most people won't ever burn DVDs unless they are into doing their own home movies (like me) but if you don't plan on doing that then no need for a Super. Get an external HDD instead later on.</p><p></p><p>Ok, the new version has a bigger HDD...</p><p></p><p>RAM you can always find a good deal on 512MB. And 768 for me works fine. Then again I am not a person to have many apps open at the same time (just a habit of mine from the Windoze days) so I've never tried opening a ton of apps at once. So YMMV</p><p></p><p>Processor speed. I am not sure if that .20 more is really going to be noticable for everyday tasks. My friend has the 1.8Ghz and with 768 and we did some tests and both systems ran at the same speed. No difference.</p><p></p><p>Bus Speed. I don't know??? Again I didn't see any difference.</p><p></p><p>Graphics card? I have never played any games on my iMac and do not plan to. But everyone seems to be very excited about this upgrade. I have an X-Box that I use for my gaming. </p><p></p><p>In all the 1.6 will do fine and at that price, better order one today! I called my local store and they said they have a ton of 1.6 still in stock but once they get the revised versions they won't drop the price on them, they ship them back to Apple. So not sure what they do with them. The CompUSA near me said they will sell the 1.6 at the $1299 price until next month or so... this makes no sense to me. I do not like CompUSA.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="code777, post: 108190"] well i have the "poor" 1.6 version and its done wonders (seriously). The most intensive programs i use are iMovie/iDVD and it runs smooth. No lag or anything with 768MB RAM. I think that deal for a refurb is FANTASTIC. Seriously! But I also think the new iMacs are fantastic as well. But seriously, do you need WiFi? BT? I don't and never will. I do have a BT adapter that i never use so if I really wanted BT I just stick that toggle into the keyboard. Combo Drive is fine. You can always get an external burner like me. Most people won't ever burn DVDs unless they are into doing their own home movies (like me) but if you don't plan on doing that then no need for a Super. Get an external HDD instead later on. Ok, the new version has a bigger HDD... RAM you can always find a good deal on 512MB. And 768 for me works fine. Then again I am not a person to have many apps open at the same time (just a habit of mine from the Windoze days) so I've never tried opening a ton of apps at once. So YMMV Processor speed. I am not sure if that .20 more is really going to be noticable for everyday tasks. My friend has the 1.8Ghz and with 768 and we did some tests and both systems ran at the same speed. No difference. Bus Speed. I don't know??? Again I didn't see any difference. Graphics card? I have never played any games on my iMac and do not plan to. But everyone seems to be very excited about this upgrade. I have an X-Box that I use for my gaming. In all the 1.6 will do fine and at that price, better order one today! I called my local store and they said they have a ton of 1.6 still in stock but once they get the revised versions they won't drop the price on them, they ship them back to Apple. So not sure what they do with them. The CompUSA near me said they will sell the 1.6 at the $1299 price until next month or so... this makes no sense to me. I do not like CompUSA. [/QUOTE]
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