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350MHz iMac for $15 - Worth It?

If it is going to just sit around so that you have a classic machine, then no, but if you have a classic program that you plan to run on it, then go ahead.

I grabbed a mac SE a couple years back so I could play with an old machine. I never managed to get the floppies needed to get it working though, so it just wasted space until it went to the thrift store.
 
Vader said:
If it is going to just sit around so that you have a classic machine, then no, but if you have a classic program that you plan to run on it, then go ahead.

I grabbed a mac SE a couple years back so I could play with an old machine. I never managed to get the floppies needed to get it working though, so it just wasted space until it went to the thrift store.
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Good advice. Plus, G3 iMacs are a dime a dozen. Unless you have plans to show off the Macs in a "Mac-type museum" it's a waste.
 
id buy it for my mac collection but i already have one like that except 40gb 192mb of ram and 10.3 i put my photos from my camera on it so it can do something, id buy it out of impluse i like to upgrade things

please tell me if that made sence
 
MacHappytjg said:
im thinkin stop stocking me :p jk and dont take my avitar espically when u post on the same threads, but arbys sucks anywhos a computer lasts for more than 5 mins, although its not as tasty
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You're the one stalking me! You keep showing up in the places I least expect :p And I only took your avatar because it was the first one I saw! And I hate Arby's too, they just say "I'm thinking Arby's" in their (old) commercials.
 
upsguy27 said:
You're the one stalking me! You keep showing up in the places I least expect :p And I only took your avatar because it was the first one I saw! And I hate Arby's too, they just say "I'm thinking Arby's" in their (old) commercials.
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hah yea im gunna change my avitar anyway
 
"Is it worth it?" can mean different things to different people. Do you need another computer? Do you have the time/money/know how to upgrade it?

For $15, it's not like you'll find yourself saying "yeah, but for *only* $1,185 more I could have a new iMac!"

Slot-loading G3 iMacs can be upgraded easily and (if you know where to look or have the resources) cheaply. I have 2 that are running strong and suit my needs on a daily basis. I paid around $75 to upgrade the both of them into 600mhz, 120GB HD, dvd, 10.4 machines.
 
HandleVandal said:
"Is it worth it?" can mean different things to different people. Do you need another computer? Do you have the time/money/know how to upgrade it?

For $15, it's not like you'll find yourself saying "yeah, but for *only* $1,185 more I could have a new iMac!"

Slot-loading G3 iMacs can be upgraded easily and (if you know where to look or have the resources) cheaply. I have 2 that are running strong and suit my needs on a daily basis. I paid around $75 to upgrade the both of them into 600mhz, 120GB HD, dvd, 10.4 machines.
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350's dont have firewire
 
MacHappytjg said:
i guess if u want to find one
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Again, it goes back to the whole "is it worth it" question.

At any given time, there are 5-10 g3 logic boards on Ebay for around $10. Is $10, plus the time taken to install the new board, worth the MHz upgrade and addition of firewire?

Yes, if you want to use this computer in any real capacity.

But, on the other hand, maybe you'd just like to drop in a larger HD and use the iMac as a mp3 jukebox or photo/video storage. In which case 350 mhz and no firewire isn't a huge deal.

(Granted, firewire will make transferring files faster but whether it's necessary depends on the patience of the user)
 
HandleVandal said:
Again, it goes back to the whole "is it worth it" question.

At any given time, there are 5-10 g3 logic boards on Ebay for around $10. Is $10, plus the time taken to install the new board, worth the MHz upgrade and addition of firewire?

Yes, if you want to use this computer in any real capacity.

But, on the other hand, maybe you'd just like to drop in a larger HD and use the iMac as a mp3 jukebox or photo/video storage. In which case 350 mhz and no firewire isn't a huge deal.

(Granted, firewire will make transferring files faster but whether it's necessary depends on the patience of the user)
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Can u link me with those boards? cause i would like to yea maybe purchase one and get some 10.4 on my imac
 
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