G4 powermax best value

[brobson]

I am now considering a powermax g4 for it's value.
I can update it to a G5 someday if I want can't I.
THe powerbooks and emac and imac can't be easily updated can they?
I can use any moniter can't I?

[crazzyeddie]

I am now considering a powermax g4 for it's value.
I can update it to a G5 someday if I want can't I.
THe powerbooks and emac and imac can't be easily updated can they?
I can use any moniter can't I?

You cannot and will not be able to upgrade a G4 to a G5. There are major differences in the architecture.

Powerbooks, eMacs and iMacs cannot be upgraded except for RAM and optical drives (no processor upgrades).

Any monitor can be used.

[brobson]

I wonder why they told me at my local applestore that I could.
Ahhhggg.
Well thanks a bunch.

[areyouwishing]

Realistically I wouldn't buy from PowerMax. I thought about that a while ago too, but they really don't have the best deals. If you don't mind doing a little leg work ebay is the best option for used macs. I got a used 333mhz G3 for 50 bux, which can be upgraded to a G4 500mhz for about 150.

Like I said, it will take some leg work to find that killer deal on ebay, but a few hours spent to save a few hundred bux is well worth it.

You may even want to check the local university for a used G4 right now is about when they sell old computers to students/the public for deep discounts, you may find a used G4 with Jag on it (Apple gave it away to universities for free) for a 2-300 bux.

[brobson]

Thanks very much for the tips both of you.
Brenda