Re: considering a used iMac
On 9/20/10 10:06 PM, Midnight rider wrote: That was just my line of iMacs. Here's my entire list of 16: And John Carmonne, I know you have 28, please don't rub it into my face about your collection Power Mac 6100/60 OS 9.1 500MB HDD Powerbook 540c Motorola 68030 33Mhz = snip = Are we counting Macs in use or do we include the ones in storage? 2 10'x10's and 1 10'x30' of mostly macs. I think 2 stacks of LCx 's at least 5 foot tall. (plus boards, etc of 20 +/- more) SE's, classics, IIsi's, Q c'sa few other models of this era 500 series aio boards and drives (lost the rest of the units/parts and several printers in a brush fire that got a storage building). 50 +/- 5x00 series 30 +/- 6100 series 10 64/6500 series 50+/- older g4 towers 533mhz 1.5 QS, 6 (2 have issues) mdd mostly 867 DP (to play WOW) 1.5 emacs 1 g4 (1 ghz) imac 1 G5 1.8 ghz imac w/ issues 2 1.8 dual G5 towers 20 +/- assorted printers etc -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
On 9/21/10 10:22 PM, Bill Chapman wrote: Good idea for another reality show. You guys should post those numbers on PCWorld... and watch the Mac-bashers have a field day. Any topic with the word 'Apple' in it draws PC fanboiz and Fandroids like bees to honey. I got tired of listing my Apple stuff. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
At my friend's store, he said that for a new years present he will sell all of those macs he has that no one is buying for only $300. when that happens, i am getting: 27 iMac G5 RevB machines 2.0Ghz 20 1GB RAM all 160GB HDD's... A Power Mac G4 sawtooth A G3 BW machine LC II Quadra 650 AV Centris 650 Power Mac 9600 and 5500 (2) iBook G3 clamshell graphites Apple IIe Macintosh 512k and the SE/HD30 that would bump my collection from 16 to 55. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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Dang. All that for 300? And are they all NIB?? That's awesome. -Elliott On Sep 24, 2010, at 11:34 AM, Midnight rider wrote: At my friend's store, he said that for a new years present he will sell all of those macs he has that no one is buying for only $300. when that happens, i am getting: 27 iMac G5 RevB machines 2.0Ghz 20 1GB RAM all 160GB HDD's... A Power Mac G4 sawtooth A G3 BW machine LC II Quadra 650 AV Centris 650 Power Mac 9600 and 5500 (2) iBook G3 clamshell graphites Apple IIe Macintosh 512k and the SE/HD30 that would bump my collection from 16 to 55. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 21, 2010, at 10:43 PM, Ashgrove wrote: On Sep 21, 11:22 pm, Bill Chapman pagew...@interlog.com wrote: Good idea for another reality show. You guys should post those numbers on PCWorld... and watch the Mac-bashers have a field day. Any topic with the word 'Apple' in it draws PC fanboiz and Fandroids like bees to honey. Bill, I just LOVE it! That's pure genius. Imagine THAT. The funny thing is, the joke is really on them. Show me one PC that old that's still standing and that is worth ANY money at all... ;-) ... and it's probably running Linux. :-) Josh -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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Wow, all of these posts really make me rethink my humble collection. I always thought I was going a little overboard, but apparently mine is quite average. One thing that really surprises me is how many desktops everyone has. I only have two, my Intel iMac and an old Performa (while there are several desktops that I want, like the iMac DV and G4 Cube shipping costs and storage are prohibitive). My collection focuses almost entirely on portable devices: Computers: Apple IIc PowerBook 145b PowerBook Duo 230 Performa 630CD PowerBook 5300cs PowerBook 5300ce Powerbook 1400cs/133 PowerBook 3400c/200 PowerBook G3 233mhz (Wallstreet Series II) iBook G4 12 1ghz PowerBook G4 17 1.33ghz iMac 20 (Intel) Devices: ImageWriter II Newton MessagePad 120 QuickTake 150 Newton MessagePad 2100 iPod 15gb (third generation) iPod Shuffle (first generation, lost) iPod Classic 80gb iPhone iPhone 3GS Miscellaneous: Mac OS 9.0 in retail box AppleWorks 6 in retail box Macworld collection (1997-2000) Mac Addict CD collection (almost every disc) Steven On Sep 20, 2010, at 9:40 PM, Bill Chapman wrote: Nah, you can never have too many Macs... well if you have more than 2 of the same type, maybe. Check my lineup: • Mac Quadra 610 25MHz MacOS 8.6 (my first Mac, secondhand 1996... all my Macs are secondhand btw) • Power Mac 7200 90MHz MacOS 8.6 • Power Mac 7600 120MHz (I think) MacOS 8.6 • Power Mac 8600 300MHz MacOS 8.6 (on my LAN, still in use... I'm a designer and my Wacom tablet, scanner and printer are SCSI) • G3 iMac 350MHz Panther (Bondi or Blueberry, not sure) • G3 Blue White Panther/Classic 400MHz • G3 iBook 300MHz Panther/Classic (Bondi or Blueberry) • G4 Titanium Powerbook 1.6GHz Leopard (on my LAN) • G4 QuickSilver 800 MHz Tiger (on my LAN) • G5 Dual 2GHz Leopard (on my LAN) I'm no where near the aficionados that you guys here are... I don't tinker with old machines at all. They were all (excepting the iBook) purchased as upgrades to my production as a designer, and all great in their day. On 20/09/10 9:33 PM, Jim Scott wrote: On Sep 20, 2010, at 6:16 PM, Ashgrove wrote: If all works out, my line of iMacs should be happy. In fact, I have 5 iMacs, and one eMac that could be considered an iMac. eMac G4 700 iMac G5 1.8 20 iMac G3 350 iMac G3 600 iMac G3 233 original Bondi Blue iMac G4 1.25 Interesting collection. I see that a lot of us suffer from TTMS (Too Many Macs Syndrome). I'm still envious of that 20 screen. And Jim got himself this year a 27 model, the rascal... ;-) Actually, Felix, I got my 27-inch 3.06 GHz iMac on October 22, 2009, only a couple of days after they were announced. That's not quite a year ago, and it's already been superseded by a newer, improved version. But it's still got that ginormous LED-backlit 27-inch screen which makes almost two of my still-under-AppleCare 20-inch Aluminum 2.4 GHz iMac. Yep, Felix, that's called piling on. Heh-heh. :^) And, let's see, I've got 3 Pismos, 2 Clamshells (with great batteries), 17 G3 iMacs from 233 to 700 MHz waiting for new owners through my Macs for Kids giveaway program, 2 G5 iMacs rescued from the angry capacitor gods, and iPods, iPads ... well, the symptoms just never seem to stop or even go into remission, happy to say. And my wife's still using that Mac Mini I bought from you several years ago. Jim Scott -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
On Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:18:13 -0400, Midnight rider wrote: Out of curiosity, I just got an iMac G4 1.25Ghz. I do have the mini display adapter, and would it work to extend the desktop or would it just duplicate it? the screen's a 17. The iMac supports video mirroring from the factory, the previously mentioned firmware hack enables extended desktop mode. Tina -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
That's true. I just got my newest vintage Mac, a PowerBook G3 Wallstreet, a few days ago, and despite it being 12 years old the battery still lasts about three hours. Now, I know that certainly isn't the norm, but considering that the rest of my family's laptop batteries (HP, Toshiba, and Sony) don't last more than a few minutes (and haven't since they were less than a year old, even though they were used very lightly), it really says something about the quality that goes into Apple's computers. All of my vintage laptop batteries work for at least half an hour or more, the newest from 2003 (a 17 PowerBook battery that lasts more than 2 hours) and the oldest from 1992 (a PowerBook Duo battery that probably lasts 45 minutes, tops). If Apple can make batteries that last almost twenty years, why can't PC makers make any that last more than six months? Of course, one possible answer could be that most of those vintage PowerBooks were once top of the line expensive computers while my family usually buys budget PC laptops, but I'm pretty sure my sister's VAIO cost more than my iBook G4, and the only thing the battery on that computer is capable of is keeping it in sleep mode for a short time while mine still lasted about 2 hours or so until the iBook's logic board failed (and the VAIO is at least three years newer than the iBook). Sorry for the rant... Steven On Sep 22, 2010, at 12:43 AM, Ashgrove wrote: Bill, I just LOVE it! That's pure genius. Imagine THAT. The funny thing is, the joke is really on them. Show me one PC that old that's still standing and that is worth ANY money at all... ;-) -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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I find it strange I had a Apple I machine yet I never had a TAM. How sad Yet i'm still looking for one... -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 20, 2010, at 6:16 PM, Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: It should work, although development was halted several years ago. I still use it in Leopard on my 1.25Ghz eMac, and have used it in the past in Tiger and Panther on several G3 iBooks The reason that it was halted is that it was no longer necessary, which is what it says on the website. 10.5 removed that 'feature'. -- Bruce -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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*thunk* (fall to floor unconscious) On Sep 20, 11:06 pm, Midnight rider coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: That was just my line of iMacs. Here's my entire list of 16: -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 21, 10:22 am, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: The reason that it was halted is that it was no longer necessary, which is what it says on the website. 10.5 removed that 'feature'. Bruce, OK, so what you're saying is that 10.5 removes the firmware crippling from any machine it can be installed to, is that right? F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 21, 2010, at 8:00 AM, Ashgrove wrote: Bruce, OK, so what you're saying is that 10.5 removes the firmware crippling from any machine it can be installed to, is that right? Yes. I swear I read that at the site but I cannot find it any more. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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Ashgrove salum...@gmail.com wrote: There is a caveat, though: G5 iMacs and the first couple generations of Intels suffered from display and/or graphic card problems. I've not only read about it, but seen them firsthand. I too have an iMac G5. I bought mine, a 20-inch iSight, 2.1 GHz model (MA064LL/A), at the end of January 2006 after the first Intel iMac was revealed and the price of the iMac G5 began to drop. I really like it and hope it lasts forever! According to MacTracker, the iMac G5 was brought out in three major revisions from August 2004 through October 2005, and was finally discontinued in March 2006. The first version of the iMac G5 (1.8 GHz) and probably also the second revision (2.0 Ghz) were built with defective electrolytic capacitors that caused logic-board failures within a a few years. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague for more information on these bad capacitors. (Neither of these models came with a built-in iSight camera.) I was under the impression that the third revision (2.1 GHz iSight) was not built with these bad capacitors, and thus far my computer has shown no external evidence of logic-board problems. However, the message by John Hobbs included in http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist/browse_thread/thread/ffdfb88089231079%3EiMac%20G5%20Problems points out that even these 2.1 GHz iSight models have shown failures due to faulty capacitors. In Mr. Hobbs' case, the problem appears to have been due to a sloppy job of manual replacement of capacitors at the factory before his iMac G5 was shipped out. So far I have had no reason to open my computer to look for bulging or popped capacitors; I hope I continue to have better luck than Mr. Hobbs did. Each of these three major versions of the iMac G5 seems to have been subject to minor revisions between the major ones. For example, the iLife package bundled with my machine was iLife '05, whereas some people who bought nominally the same model of iMac G5 received iLife '06 with their computer. But I don't know if my hardware is any different from what was in the machines that came with iLife '06. Melvyn Halbert -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
On Sep 21, 4:48 pm, Melvyn Edith Halbert halbe...@esper.com wrote: I too have an iMac G5. I bought mine, a 20-inch iSight, 2.1 GHz model (MA064LL/A), at the end of January 2006 after the first Intel iMac was revealed and the price of the iMac G5 began to drop. I really like it and hope it lasts forever! In this, as in everything, YMMV. I know people with G3 icebooks who treat them like dirt, and whose 'books last forever, while I have seen three of those little machines suffer the infamous video chip issue in my hands, despite the fact that I am extremely gently with them. I hope you enjoy your lucky iMac for a very long time. F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
I got a 20 inch white Intel iMac as my high school graduation gift in 2007, and it is a great computer. It runs Final Cut Express, Photoshop, and Flash extremely well, even with the low 1gb of ram that it currently has. If you can afford one, it is a great computer, and although I don't use any of the current heavy multimedia programs (Final Cut Pro, CS5, etc), it does run CS3 and other recent programs perfectly, so I imagine it can handle the most up to date versions. The Intel iMacs are great, powerful computers (but look for a Core 2 Duo, since I have heard they are better than the Core Duo in the very first model), and Columbia College Chicago, where I go to college, still uses many of these white Intel iMacs as audio/video workhorses in their Film and Video department (one of the nation's best). Since they are three years old and many people prefer the newer aluminum styling (personally I prefer the white plastic), you should be able to find a pretty good deal somewhere. I also use the Elgato EyeTV Hybrid HDTV tuner, which plays and records local HDTV along with analog composite/S video and cable (I believe the most recent version does HD cable too), and I have used it to copy some of my LaserDiscs to iTunes format. The analog video input doesn't look as good as it does on an analog TV, but it is still better than VHS quality, so that shouldn't be a problem for you. I have also heard good things about the TubeStick, but I haven't used that one. Hope that helps, Steven On Sep 13, 2010, at 11:04 AM, vsedri...@columbus.rr.com vsedri...@columbus.rr.com wrote: I've been running a PowerMac MDD for almost 7 yrs now, and feel it is time to move up to something a little newer. I can't afford an iMac right out of the store so can anyone recommend a used model? I do some graphic design (photoshop, inDesign) and want to try transferring some vhs tapes to dvd. I'm not very familiar with these and have always had towers that I could customize. Linda in Ohio -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:13:46 -0400, Bill Chapman wrote: Would that apply to a tower G5 as well? No. Tina -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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I didn't write that... I said I have 12 On 21/09/10 11:44 AM, Elliott Price wrote: 16? 28? Sorry to say, but I have about 36... Not all of them are super-collectible, but if we're just talking quantity I think I have you guys beat. :) -Elliott On Sep 20, 2010, at 9:47 PM, Bill Chapman wrote: That was just my line of iMacs. Here's my entire list of 16: And John Carmonne, I know you have 28, please don't rub it into my face about your collection -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 21, 2010, at 8:44 AM, Elliott Price wrote: 16? 28? Sorry to say, but I have about 36... Not all of them are super-collectible, but if we're just talking quantity I think I have you guys beat. :) I know I can be beat but my collection weighs in at 54. And that's not including two Newtons Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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54? I might as well turn my house into a giant iMac G4! -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 21, 9:02 pm, Clark Martin cm...@sonic.net wrote: I know I can be beat but my collection weighs in at 54. And that's not including two Newtons And I thought I was in bad shape and needed to go on rehab... I am a mere Mac hoarder wannabe. I salute you guys. F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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Good idea for another reality show. You guys should post those numbers on PCWorld... and watch the Mac-bashers have a field day. Any topic with the word 'Apple' in it draws PC fanboiz and Fandroids like bees to honey. On 21/09/10 10:05 PM, Ashgrove wrote: On Sep 21, 9:02 pm, Clark Martincm...@sonic.net wrote: I know I can be beat but my collection weighs in at 54. And that's not including two Newtons And I thought I was in bad shape and needed to go on rehab... I am a mere Mac hoarder wannabe. I salute you guys. F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 19, 8:18 pm, Midnight rider coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: Yes it is a 20. I am used to large monitors, and i need an extended desktop. Is there a program that i can use to make an extended desktop with my 20 dell external monitor without harming the system? Check Screen Spanning Doctor. Your G5's video card is more than capable of handling it, but for some obscure reason it's crippled by software. Screen Spanning Doctor will free it, in the same way it freed my 1.25Ghz eMac --which has a vastly inferior graphics card than your iMac does. And for free, too! F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
It depends on your video card if it can support it or not. My Power Mac G4 sawtooth's original video card, an ATI Rage 128 Pro had both a DVI and VGA connector, yet it didn't allot extended desktop. I had to put in an ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB before such a thing could be possible. I understand you said that Extended desktop usually works with all Power Mac G3-G5 desktop towers, but it all depends on the video card. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
On Sep 20, 6:16 pm, Midnight rider coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: It depends on your video card if it can support it or not. My Power Mac G4 sawtooth's original video card, an ATI Rage 128 Pro had both a DVI and VGA connector, yet it didn't allot extended desktop. I had to put in an ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB before such a thing could be possible. I understand you said that Extended desktop usually works with all Power Mac G3-G5 desktop towers, but it all depends on the video card. My Gigabit came originally with an ATI Rage 128 Pro, which I quickly upgraded to an ATI Radeon 9000 Pro with 64Mb of VRAM. I have a dim recollection of using extended desktop with the Rage, but I'm very likely wrong. I can attest that the Radeon 9000 Pro does have extended desktop support out of the box, though. So I would say that most of AGP video cards support it. F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
Out of curiosity, I just got an iMac G4 1.25Ghz. I do have the mini display adapter, and would it work to extend the desktop or would it just duplicate it? the screen's a 17. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
On Sep 20, 2010, at 5:18 PM, Midnight rider wrote: Out of curiosity, I just got an iMac G4 1.25Ghz. I do have the mini display adapter, and would it work to extend the desktop or would it just duplicate it? the screen's a 17. Just checked several sources freely available to anyone, and they all say video mirroring only or words to that effect. That means you get the same image on the external monitor as on the built-in monitor. Duplicate in other, other words. Same thing on all three screen sizes of G4 iMacs. Jim Scott -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 20, 8:42 pm, Midnight rider coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: Ok then, what's the purpose of the built in mini display adapter? Unless you need it for presentations, I see no use for it in terms of productivity. Unless I get a program which can modify the display adapter, (which i do know of, i am not sure if it'll damage the display internals or not.) What a shame. I have no use for my mini display adapters. =( It IS a shame. Especially considering that it is an artificial software limitation imposed by Apple for apparently no good reason. Screen Spanning Doctor will take care of your woes, though. F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
Let's hope it works. Thanks for your help, it it much appreciated. If all works out, my line of iMacs should be happy. In fact, I have 5 iMacs, and one eMac that could be considered an iMac. eMac G4 700 iMac G5 1.8 20 iMac G3 350 iMac G3 600 iMac G3 233 original Bondi Blue iMac G4 1.25 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
On Sep 20, 2010, at 5:42 PM, Midnight rider wrote: Ok then, what's the purpose of the built in mini display adapter? Unless you need it for presentations, I see no use for it in terms of productivity. Unless I get a program which can modify the display adapter, (which i do know of, i am not sure if it'll damage the display internals or not.) What a shame. I have no use for my mini display adapters. =( Screen Spanning Doctor will allow the use of a second display for extended desktop instead of just mirroring. It doesn't modify the adapter and it won't hurt the display. It simply disables the block in Open Firmware that Apple put in, probably to restrict low end machines. I used it with my iBook. iBooks could only do mirroring while the same era Powerbooks did either mirroring or extended desktop. That is because Powerbooks were the high end machine and Apple wanted you to pay for those features. The software's documentation will tell you if it runs on a particular machine. One nice thing is that you just run the software once, it doesn't install any software, it just modifies a setting in OF. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
On Sep 20, 9:06 pm, Midnight rider coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: Let's hope it works. It should work, although development was halted several years ago. I still use it in Leopard on my 1.25Ghz eMac, and have used it in the past in Tiger and Panther on several G3 iBooks. Thanks for your help, it it much appreciated. You're very welcome! :-) If all works out, my line of iMacs should be happy. In fact, I have 5 iMacs, and one eMac that could be considered an iMac. eMac G4 700 iMac G5 1.8 20 iMac G3 350 iMac G3 600 iMac G3 233 original Bondi Blue iMac G4 1.25 Interesting collection. I see that a lot of us suffer from TTMS (Too Many Macs Syndrome). I'm still envious of that 20 screen. And Jim got himself this year a 27 model, the rascal... ;-) -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 20, 9:13 pm, Clark Martin cm...@sonic.net wrote: One nice thing is that you just run the software once, it doesn't install any software, it just modifies a setting in OF. Clark, Now that you mentioned that, I realized that I ran it only once, when I was still using Tiger. I upgraded to Leopard long ago --a clean install--, and it is still working. F -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
On Sep 20, 2010, at 6:16 PM, Ashgrove wrote: If all works out, my line of iMacs should be happy. In fact, I have 5 iMacs, and one eMac that could be considered an iMac. eMac G4 700 iMac G5 1.8 20 iMac G3 350 iMac G3 600 iMac G3 233 original Bondi Blue iMac G4 1.25 Interesting collection. I see that a lot of us suffer from TTMS (Too Many Macs Syndrome). I'm still envious of that 20 screen. And Jim got himself this year a 27 model, the rascal... ;-) Actually, Felix, I got my 27-inch 3.06 GHz iMac on October 22, 2009, only a couple of days after they were announced. That's not quite a year ago, and it's already been superseded by a newer, improved version. But it's still got that ginormous LED-backlit 27-inch screen which makes almost two of my still-under-AppleCare 20-inch Aluminum 2.4 GHz iMac. Yep, Felix, that's called piling on. Heh-heh. :^) And, let's see, I've got 3 Pismos, 2 Clamshells (with great batteries), 17 G3 iMacs from 233 to 700 MHz waiting for new owners through my Macs for Kids giveaway program, 2 G5 iMacs rescued from the angry capacitor gods, and iPods, iPads ... well, the symptoms just never seem to stop or even go into remission, happy to say. And my wife's still using that Mac Mini I bought from you several years ago. Jim Scott -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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I have a 32 Plasma screen I plugged into my G5 iMac that I use for Youtube. I wonder If apple can beat 32 screens like i have one. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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On Sep 20, 2010, at 6:19 PM, Ashgrove wrote: On Sep 20, 9:13 pm, Clark Martin cm...@sonic.net wrote: One nice thing is that you just run the software once, it doesn't install any software, it just modifies a setting in OF. Clark, Now that you mentioned that, I realized that I ran it only once, when I was still using Tiger. I upgraded to Leopard long ago --a clean install--, and it is still working. I forgot to mention that in the event of an Open Firmware reset (by whatever means) one will lose the extended desktop feature and will need to re-run Screen Spanning Doctor. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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Doesn't work on my eMac. I'm going to try my iMac G5. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
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Nah, you can never have too many Macs... well if you have more than 2 of the same type, maybe. Check my lineup: • Mac Quadra 610 25MHz MacOS 8.6 (my first Mac, secondhand 1996... all my Macs are secondhand btw) • Power Mac 7200 90MHz MacOS 8.6 • Power Mac 7600 120MHz (I think) MacOS 8.6 • Power Mac 8600 300MHz MacOS 8.6 (on my LAN, still in use... I'm a designer and my Wacom tablet, scanner and printer are SCSI) • G3 iMac 350MHz Panther (Bondi or Blueberry, not sure) • G3 Blue White Panther/Classic 400MHz • G3 iBook 300MHz Panther/Classic (Bondi or Blueberry) • G4 Titanium Powerbook 1.6GHz Leopard (on my LAN) • G4 QuickSilver 800 MHz Tiger (on my LAN) • G5 Dual 2GHz Leopard (on my LAN) I'm no where near the aficionados that you guys here are... I don't tinker with old machines at all. They were all (excepting the iBook) purchased as upgrades to my production as a designer, and all great in their day. On 20/09/10 9:33 PM, Jim Scott wrote: On Sep 20, 2010, at 6:16 PM, Ashgrove wrote: If all works out, my line of iMacs should be happy. In fact, I have 5 iMacs, and one eMac that could be considered an iMac. eMac G4 700 iMac G5 1.8 20 iMac G3 350 iMac G3 600 iMac G3 233 original Bondi Blue iMac G4 1.25 Interesting collection. I see that a lot of us suffer from TTMS (Too Many Macs Syndrome). I'm still envious of that 20 screen. And Jim got himself this year a 27 model, the rascal... ;-) Actually, Felix, I got my 27-inch 3.06 GHz iMac on October 22, 2009, only a couple of days after they were announced. That's not quite a year ago, and it's already been superseded by a newer, improved version. But it's still got that ginormous LED-backlit 27-inch screen which makes almost two of my still-under-AppleCare 20-inch Aluminum 2.4 GHz iMac. Yep, Felix, that's called piling on. Heh-heh. :^) And, let's see, I've got 3 Pismos, 2 Clamshells (with great batteries), 17 G3 iMacs from 233 to 700 MHz waiting for new owners through my Macs for Kids giveaway program, 2 G5 iMacs rescued from the angry capacitor gods, and iPods, iPads ... well, the symptoms just never seem to stop or even go into remission, happy to say. And my wife's still using that Mac Mini I bought from you several years ago. Jim Scott -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
That was just my line of iMacs. Here's my entire list of 16: And John Carmonne, I know you have 28, please don't rub it into my face about your collection Power Mac 6100/60 OS 9.1 500MB HDD Powerbook 540c Motorola 68030 33Mhz Powerbook 530cs PowerPC 603e 100Mhz Power Mac G3 Gossamer 233Mhz iMac G3 Bondi Blue 233Mhz Power Mac G3 BW 300Mhz iMac G3 Indigo 350Mhz (With BLUE LED fan inside of it, i made the mod myself!!!) Power Mac G4 Sawtooth (My main system) 2GB RAM, Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB, 14TB HDD Array, 80GB Main and 320GB Backup, OS X 10.5.8, and dell 23 screen with a 20 dell to the left of it. Power Mac G4 Sawtooth (#2, My main computer's sidekick) Power Mac G4 Cube 450Mhz OS X 10.4.11 with 22 Cinema ADC Display =) (With clear case to see internals, I made this mod too..) iMac G3 Graphite 600Mhz with green LED fan inside (I made this mod too!!!) eMac G4 700Mhz iMac G4 1.25GHz iMac G5 1.8Ghz 20 Macbook Pro Mid-2010 with Core i7 processor Macs I used to have: iBook G3 Clamshell Tangerine 300Mhz (Sold it to get iBook G4 which i later traded to get my G5 iMac) iBook G4 12 1.33ghz (traded to get my G5 iMac) Power Mac 7200/120 (Died during power surge during a storm, may it rest in peace) Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Dual 1.0ghz (PSU blew up, never came to replace it and sold parts to Peter Haas. I still have the case, though. =( ) Apple I (I don't care if anybody doesn't believe me, but i had one and it worked. Sold it for money to get my iMac G4, G4 cube, Sawtooth #2, and my MBP. I sold it for $4000. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
I must say I am nothing if not humbled... you most certainly will sit at our Lord's (Steve Jobs') right hand for eternity. The catch is that Mr. Carmonne will sit in his LAP lol On 20/09/10 11:06 PM, Midnight rider wrote: That was just my line of iMacs. Here's my entire list of 16: And John Carmonne, I know you have 28, please don't rub it into my face about your collection Power Mac 6100/60 OS 9.1 500MB HDD Powerbook 540c Motorola 68030 33Mhz Powerbook 530cs PowerPC 603e 100Mhz Power Mac G3 Gossamer 233Mhz iMac G3 Bondi Blue 233Mhz Power Mac G3 BW 300Mhz iMac G3 Indigo 350Mhz (With BLUE LED fan inside of it, i made the mod myself!!!) Power Mac G4 Sawtooth (My main system) 2GB RAM, Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB, 14TB HDD Array, 80GB Main and 320GB Backup, OS X 10.5.8, and dell 23 screen with a 20 dell to the left of it. Power Mac G4 Sawtooth (#2, My main computer's sidekick) Power Mac G4 Cube 450Mhz OS X 10.4.11 with 22 Cinema ADC Display =) (With clear case to see internals, I made this mod too..) iMac G3 Graphite 600Mhz with green LED fan inside (I made this mod too!!!) eMac G4 700Mhz iMac G4 1.25GHz iMac G5 1.8Ghz 20 Macbook Pro Mid-2010 with Core i7 processor Macs I used to have: iBook G3 Clamshell Tangerine 300Mhz (Sold it to get iBook G4 which i later traded to get my G5 iMac) iBook G4 12 1.33ghz (traded to get my G5 iMac) Power Mac 7200/120 (Died during power surge during a storm, may it rest in peace) Power Mac G4 Quicksilver Dual 1.0ghz (PSU blew up, never came to replace it and sold parts to Peter Haas. I still have the case, though. =( ) Apple I (I don't care if anybody doesn't believe me, but i had one and it worked. Sold it for money to get my iMac G4, G4 cube, Sawtooth #2, and my MBP. I sold it for $4000. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
Yes it is a 20. I am used to large monitors, and i need an extended desktop. Is there a program that i can use to make an extended desktop with my 20 dell external monitor without harming the system? -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
I have a 20 imac G5 that i use for photoshop, youtube, and some online gaming on a daily basis. If you're looking for power for the buck, get what i got. (Although really i paid nothing for mine since i traded my G4 iBook for it.) -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
vsedri...@columbus.rr.com wrote: I've been running a PowerMac MDD for almost 7 yrs now, and feel it is time to move up to something a little newer. I can't afford an iMac right out of the store so can anyone recommend a used model? I do some graphic design (photoshop, inDesign) and want to try transferring some vhs tapes to dvd. I'm not very familiar with these and have always had towers that I could customize. Compatibility with your Adobe apps is of course very important, not knowing what versions you are using it's hard to evaluate all possibilities. If you are currently using them on your MDD maybe a G5 Power Mac would fit the bill? Though they are not the latest greatest they are capable machines, customizable, easy to work on, and reasonably priced. I use a 2.0 GHz G5 DP and my only complaint is Flash performance on hulu.com is still awful; the DC models are a little faster still than my DP. I would recommend staying away from the liquid cooled 2.7 GHz DP and 2.5 GHz DC DP (quad). If a leak develops and destroys delicate electronics it's not going to be covered by warranty. Tina -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
considering a used iMac
I've been running a PowerMac MDD for almost 7 yrs now, and feel it is time to move up to something a little newer. I can't afford an iMac right out of the store so can anyone recommend a used model? I do some graphic design (photoshop, inDesign) and want to try transferring some vhs tapes to dvd. I'm not very familiar with these and have always had towers that I could customize. Linda in Ohio -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: considering a used iMac
On Sep 13, 2010, at 9:04 AM, vsedri...@columbus.rr.com vsedri...@columbus.rr.com wrote: I've been running a PowerMac MDD for almost 7 yrs now, and feel it is time to move up to something a little newer. I can't afford an iMac right out of the store so can anyone recommend a used model? I do some graphic design (photoshop, inDesign) and want to try transferring some vhs tapes to dvd. I'm not very familiar with these and have always had towers that I could customize. Any Intel iMac would be a distinct improvement over the MDD, but I'd recommend getting at least a 2nd Gen (using the Core 2 Duo) over the first Gen which use the Core Duo CPU...there's quite a difference in performance between the two. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
