To eMac or not to eMac?

[job]

I need a new computer.

It needs to be around or slightly under $1000.

It needs to have a DVD drive, Firewire, Airport (any varient), at least 32MB of VRAM, and a CPU faster than 800Mhz.

The mid-range eMac is perfect.

Is there any wild chance of a slight speed bump near Christmas? Because if there isn't....

(Oh, I'm on an iMac DV [400Mhz, 512MB RAM, 8MB VRAM] so everything runs faster, even 500Mhz iBooks, so I'm sure a 1Ghz eMac will kill my iMac. I don't need a G5 and I can't afford one, so don't tell me to get one.)

[mattmack]

Originally posted by job
I need a new computer.

It needs to be around or slightly under $1000.

It needs to have a DVD drive, Firewire, Airport (any varient), at least 32MB of VRAM, and a CPU faster than 800Mhz.

The mid-range eMac is perfect.

Is there any wild chance of a slight speed bump near Christmas? Because if there isn't....

(Oh, I'm on an iMac DV [400Mhz, 512MB RAM, 8MB VRAM] so everything runs faster, even 500Mhz iBooks, so I'm sure a 1Ghz eMac will kill my iMac. I don't need a G5 and I can't afford one, so don't tell me to get one.) If you are used to and happy with all in one computers go for the emac. It is a good deal and a very versitale machine. I have no idea when it is due for upgrades though. Maybe wait until after the expo.

[kuyu]

I've got an eMac 700, 32 Mb VRAM, combo drive. It does everything I need. My only complaint is the HD (40 Gb not big enough) and the slow AAC encoding speeds (6.5 - 7.5). If you want a decent desktop that wont break the bank, the emac is it. However, make sure you buy one with everything you are going to want 2-3 years from now. It's almost impossible to upgrade.

[ChronoIMG]

Apple is currently selling refurb G4s for as low as $949. Get them while their hot! If you want to spend $1000 for a new machine, now is your chance to get a far better machine than an eMac.

[mattmack]

Originally posted by ChronoIMG
Apple is currently selling refurb G4s for as low as $949. Get them while their hot! If you want to spend $1000 for a new machine, now is your chance to get a far better machine than an eMac. yeah but you don't get a monitor and the poster seemed happy with the all in one solution. On the other hand I was looking at those very closely, so noone else buy one till I get mine:D

[mattmack]

Originally posted by mattmack
If you are used to and happy with all in one computers go for the emac. It is a good deal and a very versitale machine. I have no idea when it is due for upgrades though. Maybe wait until after the expo. and as an addendum I think the emacs just got a speed bump recently so go for it

[Waluigi]

From the buyers guide (http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/) here on macrumors.com:

Last Release: May 06, 2003

Days Since Update: 133 (Average = 186)

Recommendation: Neutral - Mid product cycle

There are some facts, make what you want of them.

--Waluigi