Re: Powermac g5 or mac mini.

[Josh S]

I guess, i will be buy my Mac mini today via Microsofts live.com for  
25% off. :D Ironic isn't it?
Josh S
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303-710-2147
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Re: Powermac g5 or mac mini.

[Bruce Johnson]

On Nov 4, 2008, at 7:48 AM, Josh Smiley wrote:

>
> Thanks for all the ideas everyone. I keep seeing rumors that new mac  
> minis are close. Nov 10?



NOt according to the Mothership...



"Despite Internet rumors of forthcoming product releases, an Apple  
representative confirmed that the company has no plans to release any  
new products before the holidays.

“Our holiday line-up is set,” Apple spokesman Bill Evans toldMacworld.
For instance, one online report claims that Apple will release new  
iMacs and an updated Mac mini on November 10. The report offers only  
"Apple moles" as the source for the report."





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RE: Powermac g5 or mac mini.

[Josh Smiley]

Thanks for all the ideas everyone. I keep seeing rumors that new mac minis are 
close. Nov 10?

In about a year my wife and I are moving to mexico for a bit. Not sure if have 
a PC and a Mac will be very portable. Also, I checked out Pystar machines. I 
like what they want to do. But psystar has no iLife support and I am not sure 
how their customer service is regardless of the price.

I think the mini will work fine.

Thanks again.

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From: dorayme <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 3:47 AM
To: G3-5 List 
Subject: Re: Powermac g5 or mac mini.


On Nov 4, 4:08 am, Josh Smiley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is my first post to the group.
>
> I have been a Mac user for the last 6 years. I have always wanted a 
> Powemac/macpro.  The cost it what has always held me back.
>
...
> My current setup is a 24" Samsung LCD that I use for playing xBox 360 and 
> office work ( I got it for $160 at Best Buy). I bought the LCD with the hope 
> of hooking my desktop up to it. That is the reason I don't want to/can't buy 
> a iMac.
>
> My priorities are:
> Running 2 Windows xp apps
...

Another way to proceed is to buy a cheap Windows box to run your 2
apps, you can connect it to your huge LCD. You can connect a mini or
any Mac to the same LCD. My LCD has a simple switch that can switch
between analog and dvi inputs, the latter can be used respectively for
2 computers.



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Re: Powermac g5 or mac mini.

[dorayme]

On Nov 4, 4:08 am, Josh Smiley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is my first post to the group.
>
> I have been a Mac user for the last 6 years. I have always wanted a 
> Powemac/macpro.  The cost it what has always held me back.
>
...
> My current setup is a 24" Samsung LCD that I use for playing xBox 360 and 
> office work ( I got it for $160 at Best Buy). I bought the LCD with the hope 
> of hooking my desktop up to it. That is the reason I don't want to/can't buy 
> a iMac.
>
> My priorities are:
> Running 2 Windows xp apps
...

Another way to proceed is to buy a cheap Windows box to run your 2
apps, you can connect it to your huge LCD. You can connect a mini or
any Mac to the same LCD. My LCD has a simple switch that can switch
between analog and dvi inputs, the latter can be used respectively for
2 computers.
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Re: Powermac g5 or mac mini.

[Wallace Adrian D'Alessio]

On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Josh Smiley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is my first post to the group.
>
> I have been a Mac user for the last 6 years. I have always wanted a
> Powemac/macpro. The cost it what has always held me back.
>
> Currently I use a 12" PB G4 for most of my mobile needs (just bought it from
> a friend) . But, I am looking to replace my current iBook G4 which has been
> my work horse for the last 4 years.
>
> I am a little frustrated as of now. I can't afford a Mac Pro. Powermac G5s
> are affordable, but seems way outdated. I was expecting Apple to upgrade the
> Mac Minis, but nothing has happened.
>
> My current setup is a 24" Samsung LCD that I use for playing xBox 360 and
> office work ( I got it for $160 at Best Buy). I bought the LCD with the hope
> of hooking my desktop up to it. That is the reason I don't want to/can't buy
> a iMac.
>
> My priorities are:
> Running 2 Windows xp apps
> editing video with iMovie and final cut
> And support for my 54GB library of growning media.
>
> My budget is $800 or less and both the Intel Mac Mini and PowerMac G5 seem
> to fit the bill. I just don't know if the G5 will run windows.
>

___

Welcome to the list!

Since Apple does not make an affordable , upgradeable and expandable
desktop you might take a look at This Mac OS running Psystar. It may
well fit your need.

http://store.psystar.com/featured/open-osx.html

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Re: Powermac g5 or mac mini.

[Iain Thornton]

I think in my position I'd take the G5 purely because I hate having a real 
small computer-mainly for the reasons of fixing and modifying. For this the G5 
is in the class above

>From what you've said, I'd most certainly take the Mini, however

hope that helped

Iain Thornton



- Original Message 
From: Josh Smiley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, 3 November, 2008 5:08:42 PM
Subject: Powermac g5 or mac mini.

This is my first post to the group. 

I have been a Mac user for the last 6 years. I have always wanted a 
Powemac/macpro.  The cost it what has always held me back. 

Currently I use a 12" PB G4 for most of my mobile needs (just bought it from a 
friend) . But, I am looking to replace my current iBook G4 which has been my 
work horse for the last 4 years. 

I am a little frustrated as of now. I can't afford a Mac Pro. Powermac G5s are 
affordable, but seems way outdated. I was expecting Apple to upgrade the Mac 
Minis, but nothing has happened. 

My current setup is a 24" Samsung LCD that I use for playing xBox 360 and 
office work ( I got it for $160 at Best Buy). I bought the LCD with the hope of 
hooking my desktop up to it. That is the reason I don't want to/can't buy a 
iMac.

My priorities are:
Running 2 Windows xp apps
editing video with iMovie and final cut 
And support for my 54GB library of growning media.

My budget is $800 or less and both the Intel Mac Mini and PowerMac G5 seem to 
fit the bill. I just don't know if the G5 will run windows. 

Please help
thx
Josh Smiley


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Re: Powermac g5 or mac mini.

[Bruce Johnson]

On Nov 3, 2008, at 10:08 AM, Josh Smiley wrote:

> My current setup is a 24" Samsung LCD that I use for playing xBox  
> 360 and office work ( I got it for $160 at Best Buy). I bought the  
> LCD with the hope of hooking my desktop up to it. That is the reason  
> I don't want to/can't buy a iMac.
>
> My priorities are:
> Running 2 Windows xp apps
> editing video with iMovie and final cut
> And support for my 54GB library of growning media.
>
> My budget is $800 or less and both the Intel Mac Mini and PowerMac  
> G5 seem to fit the bill. I just don't know if the G5 will run windows.


The PowerMac G5 will NOT run Windows. VirtualPC was never updated to  
run on the G5 line, and while other emulators exists they're horribly  
slow. The Mini is the way to go.

You CAN connect the LCD up to newer iMacs and use it as an extended  
desktop...I'm doing that right now with a 21" one on my 20" first gen  
intel imac.


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Re: Powermac g5 or mac mini.

[Jeffrey Engle]

I hope this helps, I recently sold a powermac G5 dual 2.0ghz after  
trying to run windows via VirtualPC 7 (last version they made) and  
found that windows apps run, but not very well. If I was making your  
decision, I would get the 2.0ghz mini without question. I too am a bit  
envious of the mac pro crowd, but ended up selling my G5 and cinema  
display to purchase a new macbook... good luck in your purchase. Jeff
On Nov 3, 2008, at 9:08 AM, Josh Smiley wrote:

> This is my first post to the group.
>
> I have been a Mac user for the last 6 years. I have always wanted a  
> Powemac/macpro. The cost it what has always held me back.
>
> Currently I use a 12" PB G4 for most of my mobile needs (just bought  
> it from a friend) . But, I am looking to replace my current iBook G4  
> which has been my work horse for the last 4 years.
>
> I am a little frustrated as of now. I can't afford a Mac Pro.  
> Powermac G5s are affordable, but seems way outdated. I was expecting  
> Apple to upgrade the Mac Minis, but nothing has happened.
>
> My current setup is a 24" Samsung LCD that I use for playing xBox  
> 360 and office work ( I got it for $160 at Best Buy). I bought the  
> LCD with the hope of hooking my desktop up to it. That is the reason  
> I don't want to/can't buy a iMac.
>
> My priorities are:
> Running 2 Windows xp apps
> editing video with iMovie and final cut
> And support for my 54GB library of growning media.
>
> My budget is $800 or less and both the Intel Mac Mini and PowerMac  
> G5 seem to fit the bill. I just don't know if the G5 will run windows.
>
> Please help
> thx
> Josh Smiley
>
> >


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Powermac g5 or mac mini.

[Josh Smiley]

This is my first post to the group. 

I have been a Mac user for the last 6 years. I have always wanted a 
Powemac/macpro.  The cost it what has always held me back. 

Currently I use a 12" PB G4 for most of my mobile needs (just bought it from a 
friend) . But, I am looking to replace my current iBook G4 which has been my 
work horse for the last 4 years. 

I am a little frustrated as of now. I can't afford a Mac Pro. Powermac G5s are 
affordable, but seems way outdated. I was expecting Apple to upgrade the Mac 
Minis, but nothing has happened. 

My current setup is a 24" Samsung LCD that I use for playing xBox 360 and 
office work ( I got it for $160 at Best Buy). I bought the LCD with the hope of 
hooking my desktop up to it. That is the reason I don't want to/can't buy a 
iMac.

My priorities are:
Running 2 Windows xp apps
editing video with iMovie and final cut 
And support for my 54GB library of growning media.

My budget is $800 or less and both the Intel Mac Mini and PowerMac G5 seem to 
fit the bill. I just don't know if the G5 will run windows. 

Please help
thx
Josh Smiley

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