Alright so I'm looking to replace my desktop with a G4 but I'm having trouble in choosing the right one. My money limit is about 150 max and I've seen top of the line eMacs, PowerMac G4's, and iMacs go for around that price locally on craigslist so I'm just wondering which one I should go with.
I'm staying away from G5's(out of price range and too risky) and this G4 will replace my current PC and use my iBook less(I'm tired of buying 3rd party adapters every couple of months and can't find authentic apple adapters).
What will it be used for?
Forum checking.
Email checking.
Light 360p youtube
Small Xcode programming
SC/WC3 Gaming.
Typing up random papers.
Storing music and videos. Nothing to extreme just AAC and small .mp4 files for my ipod
The models I'm looking at right now specifically are,
eMac 1.42GHZ. For some reason these are going for really cheap and the processor speed, hard drive space, and video card aren't that bad. Any cons to these computers?
PowerMac G4 MDD or Dual 1.42 I've heard nothing but the best out of these machines.
iMac G4 1.25 20" model. Haven't heard much but seem quite reliable?
If any of these are to be strayed away from I'd gladly like to know . I'm well aware of PPC having no support, just need something to replace my home PC(1.4Ghz celeron with 512mb ram...maxed out lol)
Thanks!
I'm staying away from G5's(out of price range and too risky) and this G4 will replace my current PC and use my iBook less(I'm tired of buying 3rd party adapters every couple of months and can't find authentic apple adapters).
What will it be used for?
Forum checking.
Email checking.
Light 360p youtube
Small Xcode programming
SC/WC3 Gaming.
Typing up random papers.
Storing music and videos. Nothing to extreme just AAC and small .mp4 files for my ipod
The models I'm looking at right now specifically are,
eMac 1.42GHZ. For some reason these are going for really cheap and the processor speed, hard drive space, and video card aren't that bad. Any cons to these computers?
PowerMac G4 MDD or Dual 1.42 I've heard nothing but the best out of these machines.
iMac G4 1.25 20" model. Haven't heard much but seem quite reliable?
If any of these are to be strayed away from I'd gladly like to know . I'm well aware of PPC having no support, just need something to replace my home PC(1.4Ghz celeron with 512mb ram...maxed out lol)
Thanks!