What do you think is the best PPC computer?
Consider design, portabilty, reliability and speed. I can't choose between the PowerBook G4 and the Power Mac G5.
The iMac G5 and iBook G3 both look cool, but they are both unreliable, for example.
Anyway, what do you guys think?
At this point in time, if you don't already have a G5 or specifically want one, I'd avoid getting one if only for the power consumption.
Design has to be:
G4 Cube
iMac G4
Aluminum PowerBook G4 (all sizes)
Usability:
PowerMac G5
FW800 MDD G4
Late 2005 PowerBook G4 with high resolution screen
PowerMac 9600 & 8600
Design has to be:
G4 Cube
iMac G4
Aluminum PowerBook G4 (all sizes)
Usability:
PowerMac G5
FW800 MDD G4
Late 2005 PowerBook G4 with high resolution screen
PowerMac 9600 & 8600
Obviously the most successful PowerPC systems are the current gaming consoles, Wii U (2012), PS3 (2006) and Xbox 360 (2005).
You can't really talk about the 'best' computer, although there are some Mac PPC models that I liked particularly, liked the beautiful iMac G4. In general however the Intel Macs are in every way better.
No titanium powerbook?
What with all of the paint-chip and hinge issues they have, I don't know that they had the best design.
For instance, in what way is a Mac mini G4 running Tiger or Leopard better than a Mac mini Intel running the same OS? There are a lot of similarities between the 2005 PPC and 2006 Intel models, but the latter are a lot faster and more flexible and compatible in every way.This is very untrue everybody on this forum can give you a reason why intel macs are not better in every way. Yes they may be newer and more effiecent in some ways but in no form does newer mean better in every way.
For instance, in what way is a Mac mini G4 running Tiger or Leopard better than a Mac mini Intel running the same OS? There are a lot of similarities between the 2005 PPC and 2006 Intel models, but the latter are a lot faster and more flexible and compatible in every way.
I do admit, however, that Mac OS X has gone through a few negative evolutions since Lion. I really miss the scroll bar arrows, for starters... but on the hardware side, things have only improved.
I love my TiBooks, and they really did set a new industry standard for laptop style and design. Heck, even the current lineup of MacBooks can trace their appearance back to the TiBook. I guess I skipped it because the AlBooks really took the design that much further and were MUCH sturdier and expanded into the different screen sizes. The TiBook is still high on the list though.No titanium powerbook?
No, they were not. With the exception of the PowerMac G5, the Intel Core Duo versions of every Mac introduced in 2006 were MUCH faster than their G4 counterparts. Every Mac from the G5 iMac to the PowerBook G4 was made MUCH faster when they switched to the Core Duo. Don't get me wrong, I love my PPC machines, but when I got my original MacBook Pro 1.86 in May 2006, I couldn't believe how fast that thing was. The dual core chip really changed the game.because most ppc are faster than early intel macs, how are they flexable the only reason they are more compatible are for the windows idiots who want to run an inferior os on there mac. If they wanna run windows for a professional business world buy a pc. Yeah its a luxury to some but its really not necessary. On the other hand yes mountain lion has become a mess, i enjoyed lion a little but ml ruined that.
No, they were not. With the exception of the PowerMac G5, the Intel Core Duo versions of every Mac introduced in 2006 were MUCH faster than their G4 counterparts. Every Mac from the G5 iMac to the PowerBook G4 was made MUCH faster when they switched to the Core Duo. Don't get me wrong, I love my PPC machines, but when I got my original MacBook Pro 1.86 in May 2006, I couldn't believe how fast that thing was. The dual core chip really changed the game.