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Before we even begin, let me start by saying that I am [not quite] 15. Therefore, my budget is limited.
Anyway, I am looking on eBay for a Power Mac G4, QuickSilver (QS) or Mirrored Drive Door (MDD). I am looking for some suggestions and kind of just thinking 'out loud' to see if I can figure out what I want.
First, the price concern. I'd really can't spend more than $500-600. It's just not in the cards. I don't have a "job", per se because I don't have my driver's license (I'm not yet 15). I do make some money working on computers.
Second, the space/heat concern. I have a lot of computers in my room as it is. I have a Windows tower (the one I'm typing on now), an iBook G3 (which I won't give up until I can afford a PowerBook), a FreeBSD server (which isn't really being used all that much), and a Linux system (used as my DVR, using MythTV). Adding another computer will only make it warmer in this room, which I am prepared for, but I need the space for the new Mac. If it's a mini, it can go right underneath my monitor (it's on a shelf about 4" off the desk). If its a Power Mac, it has to go under my desk. If it has to go under my desk, I have to move my server (or my subwoofer, but I'd rather move the server). I can either a) relocate the server, or b) get rid of the server. I don't really want to give it up, but I don't know where I can put it.
Third, I need to know which will give me more bang-for-the-buck. A Power Mac G4 or a Mac Mini. Yes, I know, it varies a lot based on the processor speed, etc. Let's say I went for one of these:
733 QS, 800 QS, 867 QS, Dual 800 QS, Dual 867 MDD, 1.0 MDD
Is the value better for one of those (at, say $300-500) than the value for a Mac Mini at $500?
Sorry for the very long post, but this is kind of a one-time shot. I am not entirely sure I'll even get a desktop G4 mac yet, but I want to have some info.
Thanks!
Anyway, I am looking on eBay for a Power Mac G4, QuickSilver (QS) or Mirrored Drive Door (MDD). I am looking for some suggestions and kind of just thinking 'out loud' to see if I can figure out what I want.
First, the price concern. I'd really can't spend more than $500-600. It's just not in the cards. I don't have a "job", per se because I don't have my driver's license (I'm not yet 15). I do make some money working on computers.
Second, the space/heat concern. I have a lot of computers in my room as it is. I have a Windows tower (the one I'm typing on now), an iBook G3 (which I won't give up until I can afford a PowerBook), a FreeBSD server (which isn't really being used all that much), and a Linux system (used as my DVR, using MythTV). Adding another computer will only make it warmer in this room, which I am prepared for, but I need the space for the new Mac. If it's a mini, it can go right underneath my monitor (it's on a shelf about 4" off the desk). If its a Power Mac, it has to go under my desk. If it has to go under my desk, I have to move my server (or my subwoofer, but I'd rather move the server). I can either a) relocate the server, or b) get rid of the server. I don't really want to give it up, but I don't know where I can put it.
Third, I need to know which will give me more bang-for-the-buck. A Power Mac G4 or a Mac Mini. Yes, I know, it varies a lot based on the processor speed, etc. Let's say I went for one of these:
733 QS, 800 QS, 867 QS, Dual 800 QS, Dual 867 MDD, 1.0 MDD
Is the value better for one of those (at, say $300-500) than the value for a Mac Mini at $500?
Sorry for the very long post, but this is kind of a one-time shot. I am not entirely sure I'll even get a desktop G4 mac yet, but I want to have some info.
Thanks!