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Power Mac G5 vs iMac - please help decide
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<blockquote data-quote="filipzywica" data-source="post: 562048" data-attributes="member: 45076"><p>Hi, I would really appreciate an opinion on the choice between 20" iMac and a power Mac G5(the specs listed below). I've only used Mac's couple of times before and know nothing about them except how to use them with Adobe software(or do I?). </p><p>The G5 described below came up as a bundle with Apple Cinema 20" HD Bundle at £1050. It is used but in godd condition as I learned from the seller. I need this computer to work with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash for starters(CS3). </p><p>I am wondering if it's a decent choice for my interests or should I think of adding a little bit more £ and buy iMac, be it 20" or 24" with some upgrades? My limit is around £1200 but I am really hoping to be able to leve some of the money to guys at WACOM<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p>I know it's a pain in the neck message and really appreciate your time.</p><p><span style="color: Red">G5 Processor Dual 2.5GHz PowerPC G5 </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">L2 Cache 512K per processor </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Frontside bus 1.25GHz per processor </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">DDR SDRAM main memory 2GB PC3200 (400MHz) </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Supports up to 8GB </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Graphics ATI Radeon 9600 XT 128mb with ADC/DVI </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Hard drive 2 x 250GB Serial ATA Drives </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Optical drive SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">PCI slots Three open full-length 33MHz, 64-bit PCI slots </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Expansion One FireWire 800 port, two FireWire 400 ports (one on front); three USB 2.0 ports (one on front), two USB 1.1 ports (on keyboard); AGP 8X Pro slot with graphics card installed, including ADC connector and DVI connector </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Bays Two internal hard drive bays (1 occupied); one optical drive bay </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Networking Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T </span></p><p><span style="color: Red">Wireless AirPort Extreme ready (based on 802.11g specification; IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi certified) Bluetooth option INCLUDED </span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="filipzywica, post: 562048, member: 45076"] Hi, I would really appreciate an opinion on the choice between 20" iMac and a power Mac G5(the specs listed below). I've only used Mac's couple of times before and know nothing about them except how to use them with Adobe software(or do I?). The G5 described below came up as a bundle with Apple Cinema 20" HD Bundle at £1050. It is used but in godd condition as I learned from the seller. I need this computer to work with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash for starters(CS3). I am wondering if it's a decent choice for my interests or should I think of adding a little bit more £ and buy iMac, be it 20" or 24" with some upgrades? My limit is around £1200 but I am really hoping to be able to leve some of the money to guys at WACOM;) I know it's a pain in the neck message and really appreciate your time. [COLOR="Red"]G5 Processor Dual 2.5GHz PowerPC G5 L2 Cache 512K per processor Frontside bus 1.25GHz per processor DDR SDRAM main memory 2GB PC3200 (400MHz) Supports up to 8GB Graphics ATI Radeon 9600 XT 128mb with ADC/DVI Hard drive 2 x 250GB Serial ATA Drives Optical drive SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) PCI slots Three open full-length 33MHz, 64-bit PCI slots Expansion One FireWire 800 port, two FireWire 400 ports (one on front); three USB 2.0 ports (one on front), two USB 1.1 ports (on keyboard); AGP 8X Pro slot with graphics card installed, including ADC connector and DVI connector Bays Two internal hard drive bays (1 occupied); one optical drive bay Networking Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Wireless AirPort Extreme ready (based on 802.11g specification; IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi certified) Bluetooth option INCLUDED [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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