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Cooknn
Oct 28, 2003, 09:42 AM
Made The Switch! Just placed the order for a Dual 2Ghz G5 w/ 1GB RAM. Sticking with current monitor (22" Viewsonic P225fb) until I can afford a good flat screen LCD.

My boys (elementary and middle school) will be glad to see that it's coming with "Zoo Tycoon" and "The Sims" as well as iLife for photo editing, and iSight for chat, etc. :D

Can't wait!

Q: It should come with Panther correct? Ordered from apple.com...


MacAficionado
Oct 28, 2003, 10:27 AM
I made the switch last year with a MDD 867 and have never been so happy with a computer!
I will get a portable (iBook G4 probably) before I get a G5, but it will come sooner or later.

Lucky you, enjoy.
Giaguara
Oct 28, 2003, 10:42 AM
Congrats! :D

Yea, u'll get the panther.
the future
Oct 28, 2003, 10:44 AM
Awesome! That's one hell of a machine you're switching to!!
candan9019
Oct 28, 2003, 10:47 AM
You didn't buy the iLife box did you? All that software is included on new macs. It just sounds like you bought it separate. I know people do that all the time not knowing.
Cooknn
Oct 28, 2003, 10:55 AM
Originally posted by candan9019
You didn't buy the iLife box did you? All that software is included on new macs. It just sounds like you bought it separate. I know people do that all the time not knowing. Yep. Wonder if I can change my order :rolleyes:
Giaguara
Oct 28, 2003, 10:56 AM
Call them or go to the store and ask. If you have not opened the box you may be able to do it.

If not ... don't open the box. Sell it. :)
tace
Oct 28, 2003, 12:04 PM
So, I did the switch at the Panther event last Friday night. 12" G4 iBook with 640MB RAM and Airport Extreme. It is quite amazing that after using for several days, and installing so much stuff on it, no reboots! Also, the only application that crashed on me was the M$ Office Word. I think I am sticking with the AppleWorks for now. I must say, quite an enjoyable experience. Being a UNIX guy, I thought I would do more command line stuff but, there is no need in most cases. Also, really impressed with how easy it was to get the Digital Camera and iPod working with it.
Cooknn
Oct 28, 2003, 12:20 PM
I'm a Unix guy too :) Spent the last 10 years with AIX among other things. I've always wanted a Mac, just never took the step. Almost bought a bunch of NeXTStep boxes back in the early 90's for a project - but that never happened either. This should be fun - for the boys and me :p

The ex-wife is getting a steal on my (not so) old dual 2.4Ghz Xeon. Easy to make that deal - just take it out of my child support :eek:
patrick0brien
Oct 28, 2003, 12:22 PM
Originally posted by Cooknn
Made The Switch!...and "The Sims"

-Cooknn

Jeez, with a Dual2, the game should go so fast the SIMs grow up and die in under a second.

:D
Cooknn
Oct 28, 2003, 12:27 PM
LOL :D Just trying to keep the kids from going into shock ya know?!