Poll: When did you buy your last Macintosh?

[MacRumors]

Vote: Poll: When did you buy your last Macintosh? (http://www.macpolls.com/?poll_id=402)

[joker2]

At the beginning of November I bought a 12" PowerBook from the Arlington, VA Apple Store (as I couldn't wait for the Tyson's store to finish remodeling...) I'm glad I bought it when I did, it has been a lifesaver.

[Bunzi2k4]

bought my pb 12" about a year ago... from macwarehouse... got a pretty good deal

[Performfreak]

yeah, I bought my dual 867 mhz Powermac G4 back in September of 2002, right when the MDD came out. I was going to buy a powerbook or an ibook, but the powermac just had so much more to offer, and that was the first time the low end had duals too! It was too good of a deal to pass up, along with my student discount.

[slowtreme]

Less than a year. But it feels like a lifetime. I really should go upgrade my iBook now.

[IthinkIgaveuHIV]

Yesterday! First one too!

Can't wait to get my hands on it.
mmmm, 15 inch powerbook BTO 128 GPU/80 gig 5400/1.0 Gig o' ram/superdrive.... *drool :D

[Counterfit]

September 19, 2003 Cabridgeside Galleria Apple Store. :D

[me_94501]

iBook. July 15, 2003. Apple Store Bay Street, Emeryville, CA.

[~Shard~]

December 2003 - 1.25 GHz G4 17" iMac - and I have absolutely ZERO regrets! :)

My next Mac will probably be a Rev B G6 in 3 years or so... :cool:

[Trowaman]

I got mine at the beginning of last summer, then they became 1.25 ghz iMacs. *sniff* I wish I knew of macrumors before then. Oh well.

[Jerry Spoon]

With all of these earlier posts, I feel like I've got an ancient computer with my dual 450 G4, but I've got it maxed out and it runs great.

[Les Kern]

Last week.

[MacFan25]

I got my iMac 800 in December of 2002, so in the last 18 months. It still runs great, and I really like it. Great computer. :cool:

[juniormaj]

December 1999: Lombard PowerBook 400.
"Long in the tooth" barely even scratches the surface.
Someday.... :(

[rolnif]

2 and a half years ago. I got a dual 1GHz Quicksilver PowerMac. I'm waiting for the updated G5s or even the G6 to buy my next computer. My G4 can still do FCP and Photoshop well enough for me...

[brhmac]

First week of February 2004. Bought my 12-inch iBook G4 from the Apple online store.

Love it. :)

Only regret is I don't have enough $$$ to buy a dual G5 PowerMac & 23-inch Apple display to go with it.

[wrldwzrd89]

I bought my iMac in late Jan '04 and received it in early Feb '04. Other than a crashing problem I had when I got it, which was fixed with a trip to the Apple Store, I've been very happy with it.

[realityisterror]

7 months and 33 days (i think) since that fine tuesday morning (sept. 30, 2003).. :rolleyes:

reality

[Capt Underpants]

I've never owned a mac. I am saving up, though.

[sethypoo]

December 1999: Lombard PowerBook 400.
"Long in the tooth" barely even scratches the surface.
Someday.... :(

Yowza, talk about getting your money's worth.

I got my 12" PowerBook G4 Rev. A on July 7th, 2003. No regrets, no problems. Best computer I've owned to date.

[jnasato]

First gen. PowerBook G4, from 2001! I am still getting great performance from this machine, so it's funny when I read about people needing the fastest computer. Though I imagine when I buy a newer Mac, this thing will be blown away...

[DreaminDirector]

about 40 hours ago. :)

new 12" powerbook.

before that, it was a dual 1.25mhz PMG4 about a year ago.

[KLFloyd]

MacWorld, January 2001. Bought my Rev. A PowerBook G4 500 mhz the day they were announced. It finally arrived sometime in mid April! :)

At just over 3 years old I'm really itching to upgrade, but trying to make it through one more upgrade cycle (don't I always say that.) Cost is a major factor right now as I'm getting ready to start law school and live off student loans and my savings. My next Apple will probably be an entry-level iBook. I'm hoping that as soon as the PowerBook goes G5 (which sadly i know I won't be able to afford) the iBooks will see a major bump.

[kettle]

January 2000, Power Mac G4 450 Sawtooth.

Has an ATi 8500 in it running dual 19 Diamondtrons, plus 1280MB of ram and it still chugs along nicely. Still does every thing I need except for portability, which is the direction I'll prolly go next. A cheap 12" iBook followed by a dual 3GHz soon after. :)

[atari1356]

Still using my Pismo (500MHz G3 PowerBook)... which I purchased in February of 2000.

:o

[parrothead]

I bought my 1.25 ghz 15" Albook about two weeks before they announced the powerbook upgrades. The only two things I miss are the 4x superdrive and the 128mb VRAM. Other than that I am still happy with what I have.

[~Shard~]

Still using my Pismo (500MHz G3 PowerBook)... which I purchased in February of 2000.

:o

It's been quite a while since your last upgrade! Thinking of a new macine anytime soon? It's great to hear you're still making great use of your Pismo - and getting your money's worth! That's one of the many things I love about Macs - their longevity.

The length of time between your computer purchases seems to coincide with your name though - judging by your handle, do you not upgrade your game systems that often either? Still using a good old Atari? ;) :)

[Nermal]

Last Macintosh I bought was a Macintosh LC III. But the last Mac I bought was a Power Mac G4 ;)

[MattG]

1.25ghz Powerbook G4, day it was released.

[Capt Underpants]

1.25ghz Powerbook G4, day it was released.

That's the best time to buy. You don't have to worry about buying and updates being released soon thereafter. If I had the choice, I would buy right after an update also.

[~Shard~]

1.25ghz Powerbook G4, day it was released.

Nice avatar. :cool:

[appleguy]

Brought 2 new emac 1.25GHz SuperDrives today.
Well the Mrs has to have one too... :S even though she only surfs the net on every other day my old eMac 1.0GHz SuperDrive wasn't good enough for her... :confused:

[medea]

Just recently purchased a 20" iMac and it's a great machine.

[Capt Underpants]

Nice avatar. :cool:

Coincidence? I think not. Family guy was an awesome show. I think both of your 'tars would look better if the background was transparent.

[slipper]

12/03

[gerardrj]

Technically, I buy a Mac every few months, but they're all used from my local university surplus store, 7x00, 8x00, etc.
The last Mac I bought that came in a new box directly from Apple was my Beige G3, the month before they were discontinued and the B&W systems shipped.
While it would have been nice to wait, I needed the system and I don't like to purchase first generation hardware. That's also why I'm awaiting this summer's PowerMac revision, got cash burning a hole in my pocket to get me a screamin' new dual.
G3/333 to G5/2x2. I wonder if I'll get any noticeable improvement in speed. :) I certainly am looking forward to booting from my iPod.

[chiapet]

November 2003 - 1.8 G5. like a day before they announced the dual 1.8s

[Apple of my eye]

Bought a 1.5 Ghz 15" PB w/ 128 video on Monday. I can't wait. Just sold a dual gig G4 MDD ( great computer, way to loud )

[Macmaniac]

We got our last Mac almost three years ago, it was then time when Apple was offering a $300 discount on the CRT iMac, its a 700mhz G3 iMac, the fastest of the CRT breed of iMac. Of all places it came from CompUSA, but I doubt I will get my next computer from there.

[mms]

About three weeks ago, a first generation G4 iBook (12", 800mhz). Before that was a 333 Lombard in 1999, which I have never had a problem with and is still usable for everyday tasks.

[Wonder Boy]

bought my imac in summer of 2000, but recieved an ibook later may for graduation. waiting on a 3ghz g5...

[Ambrose Chapel]

may 2002. i plan to hold onto it until the rev b PB G5 is out, hopefully late next year

[cyberddot]

I took the plunge 4 years ago with this very iMac (400Mhz DV/SE) sitting in front of me. I'm considering another purchase, but I'm waiting for apple to meet my unreasonable requirement that basically amounts to an upgradable iMac.
I may just have to buy non-Mac to accomplish something close, but not quite as satisfying as the real thing. :(


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[atari1356]

It's been quite a while since your last upgrade! Thinking of a new macine anytime soon? It's great to hear you're still making great use of your Pismo - and getting your money's worth! That's one of the many things I love about Macs - their longevity.

The length of time between your computer purchases seems to coincide with your name though - judging by your handle, do you not upgrade your game systems that often either? Still using a good old Atari? ;) :)

My older brother has the old Atari 800 now, but I don't think it gets much use these days. ;)

I've been thinking about getting one of the new PowerBooks... I do need a new computer, and I love the portability of laptops but they seem slow compared to the G5 desktops, and aren't a very good value when you compare them to the eMacs. Ah... decisions. :D

[bousozoku]

It's been almost two years since I bought my dual G4/800 and I've only regretted it twice: last year when the PowerMac G5s were introduced and when the 12 inch PowerBook was introduced.

I'll be ready to buy another next year but I'm not sure about my wallet. :D

[appleguy]

Who here passes the old macs down the family whe you update? or who here gets hand me downs of macs from other family members :o

[bousozoku]

Who here passes the old macs down the family whe you update? or who here gets hand me downs of macs from other family members :o

My parents used to get my old machines but they have their own machine now and it's between two of mine and I'm not giving them my best. Yeah, shame on me.

[requies]

wow. it's all you guys keepin apple in business! i'm not much help. i'm going on 4.5 years and can't justify a new machine for least another year or two. :\

[requies]

may 2002. i plan to hold onto it until the rev b PB G5 is out, hopefully late next year

hey, that's exactly what i'm holding out for, too! :) cheers! :D

[~Shard~]

My older brother has the old Atari 800 now, but I don't think it gets much use these days. ;)

I'd love to fire up an old Atari again - classic.... :cool:

I've been thinking about getting one of the new PowerBooks... I do need a new computer, and I love the portability of laptops but they seem slow compared to the G5 desktops, and aren't a very good value when you compare them to the eMacs. Ah... decisions. :D

Yah, it's a quandry. Laptops are portable, yet not as powerful as desktops. And yes, they are more expensive then say, an eMac, however you're paying a lot for the portability factor, which in my mind is definitely worth more. Don't let it discourage you too much though - I tried out a 1.33 GHz 17" PowerBook when they first came out, and all things considered, they're pretty powerful - I'm sure the 1.5 Ghz is even better.

The fact of the matter is, if you want raw power, you need a desktop, and if you want portability, you sacrifice some of that power. I'm not saying that's right, or the way things should be in an ideal, perfect world, but, it IS the way things are right now and those are the factors you have to consider when purchasing a new system.

[TyleRomeo]

late september 2002 Dual 1.25 MMD 2MB L3 from the apple online store.

Right now it has 450GB internal storage with a 1 Gb of RAM and the ATI R9000 card.

Eventually it will have over a TB of storage, 2GB of RAM, M-audio revolution PCI card with a Klipcsh 5.1 ultra system, FW800 and USB 2 ports. 2 S-ATA drives inside. Dual Layer Superdrive and maybe a blu-ray burner if my mac can handle it. So next update should come right after the newest update following september of 2007 and I will hold onto my machine for as long as i can.

Tyler

[Anonymous Freak]

In July 2003, I bought my 12" PowerBook G4 (867Mhz.) I have, since then, acquired a beige G3 (233Mhz MT, memory upgraded to 384MB, USB card, and Radeon 7000.) The G3 was in exchange for computer tech support. (Helping set up a new [to them] Dual 1GHz Quicksilver with a 20" Cinema Display.)

I should be getting a Portable soon, as well as an LC II and a PM6500. (Those three would bring my Apple-computer count up to 34, with only three duplicates: three PowerBook 5300c's [although two are broken,] and two Quadra 700s.)

[MacFinn]

and I don't plan to.
But did buy MY latest Mac about a year ago (PB 17"), then, last October an iBook for my student son, last Monday an eMac for my student daughter.
So you see, I've done my bit, right?
Next I'm hoping to buy one share of Apple for my birthday.

[Awimoway]

yeah, I bought my dual 867 mhz Powermac G4 back in September of 2002, right when the MDD came out. I was going to buy a powerbook or an ibook, but the powermac just had so much more to offer, and that was the first time the low end had duals too! It was too good of a deal to pass up, along with my student discount.

Me too. It was my first Mac. I had actually ordered one of the newly announced 17" cinema iMacs but I got tired of waiting for it to ship. I brought a brand new MDD DP 867 home from CompUSA and cancelled my iMac order the next day. I have since added 768 MB of RAM, an 80 GB LaCie Hard Drive, a Superdrive, and I upgraded my display to a 20" cinema. Lucky for me my MDD has never had the fan noise problem and still has the original fan.

[Kelvin]

I bought my 450MHz G3 Yosemite in July 1999... just before the sawtooth cameout. Then I bought my 500MHz Pismo in Dec of 2000... just to see the TiBooks be announced shortly there after.

I still use both to this day. In fact I do my primary development work on my B&W; though it did get an 800MHz G3 and Radeon 7000 bump. Panther runs nicely on both.

Of late my powerbook's battery has gone completely dead. :( Hopefully (though not likely) I'll be able to afford a new mac soon. I may end up being forced to upgrade whenever Apple no longer supports my systems for the next upgrade. 10.3 ended the support for the generation prior to my B&W... *sigh*

[MattG]

Coincidence? I think not. Family guy was an awesome show. I think both of your 'tars would look better if the background was transparent.Better? ;)

I'm pretty happy with my PB G4, and I don't think I'm going to upgrade it until something really worthwhile comes out. I'll buy a PB G5 and either sell this one, or maybe use it as part of my 'digital hub' at home, as it seems Apple is never going to release this 'iBox' device that people have been talking about!

[Knox]

Powerbook 12" in August, Dual 2Ghz G5 in October. Although it was 4 years since I had bought one before that (350 G4).

[wordmunger]

First gen. PowerBook G4, from 2001! I am still getting great performance from this machine, so it's funny when I read about people needing the fastest computer. Though I imagine when I buy a newer Mac, this thing will be blown away...

Me too! However, everyone in the family wants to use *my* computer, so I'm thinking of upgrading and letting everyone else fight over the Ti400, leaving the good computer for *me*!

[Capt Underpants]

Better? ;)

I honestly do think that it looks better, don't you?

edit: Now if only I had my free trial .gif editor, so I could do the same with my 'tar....

[melchior]

been running a 2001 ibook since the month the were released. upgraded hd. upgraded optical drive. overclocked cpu, max ram... still going strong and no plans for a new mac. (only wishes)

[reaper]

Switched and bought my first mac (Dual 1.25 G4 FW 800) in March, 2003. The best decision I ever made! :D

Now if I could only afford a shiny new PB and get rid of my POS Dell... here's hoping. :cool:

- reaper

[deejemon]

I'm currently using a 15" PowerBook G4 1.25GHz, thanks to work, but the last computer I actually purchased myself was a PowerMac 8600/250, with AppleVision (later, ColorSync) 750AV display. About AU$5500 in 1997 I think. It's now been sitting idle and unused for the last 18 months or so. Anyone wanna buy?

[Hemingray]

October? 1999. Rev.A PowerMac G4 (Yikes). I've overclocked and upgraded it to the hilt and it's still chugging along just fine with 10.3. I want a G5 so bad but my next Apple is going to be a portable, about a year from now (after I pay off my credit card. :D )

[Jovian9]

My wife bought a 12" iBook G4 in December '03 and I bought a 17" PowerBook in March '04.

[dontmakemehurtu]

:(

[Turias]

Four and a half years, baby! Sebtember/October 1999 for my Yikes! G4/400.

When are the updated G5's coming out! That's all I'm waiting for!

[wdlove]

I purchased my Power Mac G4 dual 450 at a local University Store on September 1, 2000. My wife purchased a PowerBook 15" G4 October 24th, 2003 at the Panther release party.

[senseibiz]

I purchased my G5 3 weeks ago

[minstryoffunk]

i bought my G4 tower about a month after the g5 was announced. that was the hardest decision ive ever had to make…i went with the g4 cuz i couldnt wait.

i'm planning on picking up a 12" iBook over the summer - it'll be good for working in the common and watching movies on the train.

[minstryoffunk]

Who here passes the old macs down the family whe you update? or who here gets hand me downs of macs from other family members :o

this has been happening in my family since my uncle replaced his IIgs with a centris 610 circa summer '93

[eazyc10]

Just bought a 15" 1.5 512mb 80gig@5400 ati radeon 9700 128mb powerbook. Should be here tomorrow.

[o1b2]

End of december 2003, to get the last of tax write offs for the my company.