>Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 00:40:23 -0700 >Subject: Re: iMac vs. eMac >From: Obi-Wan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >On 10/9/02 12:21 AM, "Dan Dumas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Broadcast into the >ether: > >> Hello, >> >> My old bondi rev. B may have given up the ghost. I'm not sure but... >> >> What is different between an iMac and a eMac? Just looking at the specs I >> don't see anything different. Of course the new iMac has a flat screen and >> a fantastic design. I'm not sure if I want to pay a few hundred extra >> dollars just for that. > >iMac is a G3, eMac is a G4. System bus is faster...there are a ton of >differences. Go to Apple and research it. >-- >============================================================== >Kyle H. Hansen >Apple Certified Technician >Apple Solution Expert >Macintosh Server Administrator >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >============================================================== > Having looked at both myself. Would have long term concerns with the iMac. In particular the gimbel mount for the screen. There has to be many wires in that connector and it would take just one tiny wire to break and game over...
The eMac is heavy however it is the traditional iMac idea, just bigger and as noted heavier. Then too both have the newer OS X and variants... Macintosh I suspect is changing operating system versions faster than Windows ever did. Changing OS's frequently can lead to confusion in the long run INO, Then too purchasing anything first year out may be asking for problems. Best wait to see what glitches appear... Bryce Lee Burlington, Ontario Canada eh? Power PCG3 350Mhz IMac, Mac OS 8.6.1 320MB, 6 Gig HD, Epson 760 Printer -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
