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Does anyone have more PowerPC Macs than I do?

Some of mine get used regularly, some don't, although all work(with the exception of the one iMac).

Here's the basic break-down of what I do with ones I use-

G5 Dual Core-my work computer-gets used for basic web browsing, literature searching, reading PDFs, and composing work related documents. I have a lot of software on it to better facilitate all of this, including Endnote(citation management software) and Chemdraw(drawing chemical structures).

G4 DLSD-All of the same software as my work G5, and used for the same sort of work "on the go." I can do most of the same stuff on my MBP, but there are also too many distractions on it for getting work done :). It's also nice for giving presentations, since I can plug it into some projectors via the DVI port, or otherwise with a cheap DVI-to-VGA dongle rather than a $30 miniDP-to-VGA dongle(although I do have one of those)

G5 1.8ghz-My main desktop at home. It serves several functions. It does a fair bit of web browsing. It also sits on my ammo reloading bench, and I use it to access electronic load data(such as on the powder manufacturers' websites), old loading manuals that I have on PDF, and things like the calibration curves I've put together for my powder measure. It also has a lot of TV shows and other things on it, and I have it connected to my TV via DVI-to-HDMI for watching those. This computer also has Adobe CS4 on it, so gets used a lot for image editing and other tasks.

G4 Quicksilver-this one has a couple of scanner connected to it, and thus is a scanning workstation for working with film, slide, and print scans. It also has CS4 on it, although if I have a lot of work to do I'll transfer it all over to 1.8 G5 as it's much faster.

iMac G3-runs OS 9 primarily for old game.

iMac G4-Guest bedroom web browsing machine

TiBook-OS 9 games on the go.

B&W G3-Has a lot of specialized(and expensive) software on it, and is used for that

8500-Much the same as the G3.

I'll also add that every G4 I own-with the exception of the Digital Audio-has 10.5 installed on it, although several also have 10.4(the DA has 10.4). Both G5s run primarily 10.5, but have 10.4 installed also for classic support where needed. One of my MDDs has 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, and 10.5(as well as OS 9) installed. My Digital Audio has 10.0 and 10.1 on it, in addition to 10.4(and OS 9).

All of my G3s-with the exception of the beige-have 10.4 installed, although are primarily OS 9 machines.

The 7100 is running OS 8, and the 8500 OS 7.5. My B&W was running 8.5 when I first got it, although I've since upgraded to OS 9.2.2
 
bunnspecial said:
Some of mine get used regularly, some don't, although all work(with the exception of the one iMac).

Here's the basic break-down of what I do with ones I use-

G5 Dual Core-my work computer-gets used for basic web browsing, literature searching, reading PDFs, and composing work related documents. I have a lot of software on it to better facilitate all of this, including Endnote(citation management software) and Chemdraw(drawing chemical structures).

G4 DLSD-All of the same software as my work G5, and used for the same sort of work "on the go." I can do most of the same stuff on my MBP, but there are also too many distractions on it for getting work done :). It's also nice for giving presentations, since I can plug it into some projectors via the DVI port, or otherwise with a cheap DVI-to-VGA dongle rather than a $30 miniDP-to-VGA dongle(although I do have one of those)

G5 1.8ghz-My main desktop at home. It serves several functions. It does a fair bit of web browsing. It also sits on my ammo reloading bench, and I use it to access electronic load data(such as on the powder manufacturers' websites), old loading manuals that I have on PDF, and things like the calibration curves I've put together for my powder measure. It also has a lot of TV shows and other things on it, and I have it connected to my TV via DVI-to-HDMI for watching those. This computer also has Adobe CS4 on it, so gets used a lot for image editing and other tasks.

G4 Quicksilver-this one has a couple of scanner connected to it, and thus is a scanning workstation for working with film, slide, and print scans. It also has CS4 on it, although if I have a lot of work to do I'll transfer it all over to 1.8 G5 as it's much faster.

iMac G3-runs OS 9 primarily for old game.

iMac G4-Guest bedroom web browsing machine

TiBook-OS 9 games on the go.

B&W G3-Has a lot of specialized(and expensive) software on it, and is used for that

8500-Much the same as the G3.

I'll also add that every G4 I own-with the exception of the Digital Audio-has 10.5 installed on it, although several also have 10.4(the DA has 10.4). Both G5s run primarily 10.5, but have 10.4 installed also for classic support where needed. One of my MDDs has 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, and 10.5(as well as OS 9) installed. My Digital Audio has 10.0 and 10.1 on it, in addition to 10.4(and OS 9).

All of my G3s-with the exception of the beige-have 10.4 installed, although are primarily OS 9 machines.

The 7100 is running OS 8, and the 8500 OS 7.5. My B&W was running 8.5 when I first got it, although I've since upgraded to OS 9.2.2
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That's very interesting to hear all the uses you have for these awesome machines! I am a student, so I don't really have a use for that many machines, although I do use about 4 different computers.

As of currently:

iMac G5 iSight: (2005; 2.1Ghz, 1GB RAM) This was a hand-me-down that I got in 2010. It was my main computer until my dad handed down his 2009 MacBook Pro 13" to me in 2012. I still used the iMac G5 for basic functions alongside the MBP. But you are right when you say that using the MBP causes greater distractions xD It sure does. That's the thing about using a computer that limits you in some ways---you end up not being as distracted and thus focusing on your work. So later on I ended up bringing the G5 into my room and using it full-time for school. I sort of cast the MBP aside.

PowerMac G5: (2003; DP 2.0Ghz, 8GB RAM) I very recently got this computer and stuck it where my iMac G5 was, then moving the iMac back to its original location. I once-again use the iMac for minimal tasks in the room where it sits. The PowerMac G5 is currently my main desktop/work machine. I do school work and recreation.

iBook G4: (2003; 800Mhz, 768MB RAM) I got this machine last year, and while I have several Apple laptops to use, I guess I picked this machine to take places because of its small form factor, durability, and because of the fact that it's not something expensive like my MacBook Pro. (I don't want to stick my MBP in my backpack). It has a comfortable keyboard and it's fun to take it places, so I guess my MBP is a stay-at-home Mac! However, since I do have other Apple laptops, I have previously alternated between using those on-the-go. My PowerBook G4 15" (2004, 1.5Ghz, 2GB RAM) is also great on-the-go, but it is rather large compared to my iBook G4. So, for now, it's my iBook G4 as my main on-the-go machine. It runs Tiger and serves a nice purpose; I went through a grueling, 6-week AP U.S. history summer course with the little guy. I did all my note-taking, some assignments, and even hooked it up to the class projector to display my Powerpoint.

MacBook Pro: (2009; 2.26Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM) This is my best Mac. Ever since getting back into the PowerPC fan craze, I have sort of cast the guy aside. It's mostly because I enjoy using desktops more than I do laptops. I want to get a monitor for it soon and use it again as a main computer... however, I do feel heartbreak of not having PowerPC be my main thing. However, I'll still use PowerPC on-the-go, and hopefully my better PowerPC desktops. I actually received this laptop in 2012, and it was my first-ever Intel computer. I had used PowerPC from 2004-2012. However, I would still say 2004-2014, as I kept on using my iMac G5 even then, and by now I have gone back to mostly full-time PowerPC.

Dell Vostro: (2010-ish; 2.93Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB RAM).... yes, this is a Windows PC. I can explain though. This was my grandpa's computer, which my grandma gave to me, after we had purchased her a brand new iMac in 2013. The reason why I sometimes use this is because there are a couple games I play that are only for Windows and are a bit intensive. I upgraded the GPU in it and it works well. I am planning to put a MacOSX partition on it. Who knows, this could make for a main MacOSX desktop xD. It is the best computer I own, in terms of specs, but I only really use it for games and web browsing while I am at it.


In the past, I have used things such as my iMac G3 (2000; 500Mhz, 512MB RAM), which I used as a MAIN computer for several school months, in 2011. (probably difficult to do by now xD ) So for those who do PowerPC challenges and stuff, they aren't anything compared to what we do... especially using that iMac G3 for some months, and having used PowerPC computers as my main computers for 6 years after the Intel switch.
 
This is all I can think off the top of my head. 20 macs! If I added Intels it would easily be 30.

2011:
Power Mac G3 B&W
iBook G3 700MHz

2012:
iMac G4 15" 800MHz
iBook G3 500MHz

2013:
iMac G5 17" iSight
Power Mac G5 2GHz
12" PowerBook G4
iMac G5 17" 1.6GHz
Mac mini 1.33GHz
iMac G4 15" 800MHz

2014:
Power Mac G4 MDD Dual 1GHz
Power Mac G5 2.3GHz
Power Mac G5 2.7GHz
Power Mac G4 DA 466MHz
Power Mac G4 QuickSilver Dual 1GHz
PowerBook G4 15" 1.67GHz
iBook G4 12" 1GHz
PowerBook G4 17" 1.67GHz
iBook G4 14" 1.42GHz
Power Mac G4 Cube 450MHz (12-28-2014)

2015:
Power Mac G4 Cube 450MHz (x2)
Power Mac G4 MDD Dual 1GHz FW800
Power Mac G5 2.3GHz Early 05
Power Mac G5 2.0GHz Late 05
Power Mac G5 2.0GHz Original
PowerBook G4 12" 1.5GHz
PowerBook G4 12" 1GHz
eMac 1GHz USB2.0
iMac G3 Snow

2016:
Power Mac G5 Quad
 
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gavinstubbs09 said:
This is all I can think off the top of my head. 19 macs! If I added Intels it would easily be 30.

2011:
Power Mac G3 B&W
iBook G3 700MHz

2012:
iMac G4 15" 800MHz
iBook G3 500MHz

2013:
iMac G5 17" iSight
Power Mac G5 2GHz
12" PowerBook G4
iMac G5 17" 1.6GHz
Mac mini 1.33GHz
iMac G4 15" 800MHz

2014:
Power Mac G4 MDD Dual 1GHz
Power Mac G5 2.3GHz
Power Mac G5 2.7GHz
Power Mac G4 DA 466MHz
Power Mac G4 QuickSilver Dual 1GHz
PowerBook G5 15" 1.67GHz
iBook G4 12" 1GHz
PowerBook G4 17" 1.67GHz
iBook G4 14" 1.42GHz
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Currently considering this Quad-core G5 on my local Craigslist :) Now I really gotta sell these Windows PCs I have! xD
 
Since I've been on a bit of a buying binge lately, I thought I'd update my list. I'm only including working computers(unless otherwise noted) as after buying 15 G3/G4 towers last month, I've been left with a lot of non-working computers.

7100/66
8500/120
G3 Beige Desktop(233mhz)(x2)
G3 B&W(350mhz)
G3 B&W 450mhz(x2)
G4 "Sawtooth" 450mhz
G4 Gigabit Ethernet Dual 500
G4 Digital Audio(533mhz)(x2)
G4 Quicksilver(dual 800)
G4 Quicksilver(Dual 1ghz)
G4 MDD Dual 867
G4 MDD Dual 1ghz(X2)
G4 MDD Single 1.25
G4 MDD FW800 Dual 1ghz(needs a PSU, but boots on a borrowed one)
G5 Single 1.8 PCI-X
G5 Dual Core 2.0
iMac G3 "Bondi Blue"(233mhz, doesn't work)
iMac G3 Indigo(500mhz)
iMac G4(1.25ghz)
eMac(700mhz)
iBook G3 14" "snow"(800mhz)
iBook G4 12"(on the way)
Powerbook G3 Pismo(500mhz, what I'm typing this post from)
Powerbook G4 Titanium(867mhz)
Powerbook G4 12" Al(1.5ghz, mSATA SSD)
Powerbook G4 15" Al(1.67ghz DLSD)

That brings me up to 30 working systems. I also kicking around a single 733mhz Quicksilver at the moment that I'm taking to a friend in the next few days(he wants a PPC Mac). I have it set up to triple boot Tiger, Leopard, and OS 9.

My list of "missing" machines is getting increasingly shorter-I'm still looking for the following:

1. G4 Cube
2. G4 Yikes!
3. G4 mini(for the sake of rounding out the G4 based computers)
4. 17" AlBook in some form or fashion
5. "Clamshell" iBook
6. G5 Quad

And probably a couple of others when I really sit down and think about it.
 
bunnspecial said:
Since I've been on a bit of a buying binge lately, I thought I'd update my list. I'm only including working computers(unless otherwise noted) as after buying 15 G3/G4 towers last month, I've been left with a lot of non-working computers.

7100/66
8500/120
G3 Beige Desktop(233mhz)(x2)
G3 B&W(350mhz)
G3 B&W 450mhz(x2)
G4 "Sawtooth" 450mhz
G4 Gigabit Ethernet Dual 500
G4 Digital Audio(533mhz)(x2)
G4 Quicksilver(dual 800)
G4 Quicksilver(Dual 1ghz)
G4 MDD Dual 867
G4 MDD Dual 1ghz(X2)
G4 MDD Single 1.25
G4 MDD FW800 Dual 1ghz(needs a PSU, but boots on a borrowed one)
G5 Single 1.8 PCI-X
G5 Dual Core 2.0
iMac G3 "Bondi Blue"(233mhz, doesn't work)
iMac G3 Indigo(500mhz)
iMac G4(1.25ghz)
eMac(700mhz)
iBook G3 14" "snow"(800mhz)
iBook G4 12"(on the way)
Powerbook G3 Pismo(500mhz, what I'm typing this post from)
Powerbook G4 Titanium(867mhz)
Powerbook G4 12" Al(1.5ghz, mSATA SSD)
Powerbook G4 15" Al(1.67ghz DLSD)

That brings me up to 30 working systems. I also kicking around a single 733mhz Quicksilver at the moment that I'm taking to a friend in the next few days(he wants a PPC Mac). I have it set up to triple boot Tiger, Leopard, and OS 9.

My list of "missing" machines is getting increasingly shorter-I'm still looking for the following:

1. G4 Cube
2. G4 Yikes!
3. G4 mini(for the sake of rounding out the G4 based computers)
4. 17" AlBook in some form or fashion
5. "Clamshell" iBook
6. G5 Quad

And probably a couple of others when I really sit down and think about it.
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Oh wow---you have acquired many machines! I recently got a G5-Quad, but it sadly has some issue... I now have my Mac Pro, so I don't need to fix it (if that's even practical). I'm just going to display it or something.

Anyway, nice job on the collection. I know Hrududu (I believe) has around as much as I do, so he comes in second place; I am sure you come in third then. However, at your rate, you may beat us both! You ought to do a photo-shoot of all these :).

I should count the number of Macs I have in general---I may have around 43, but I need to make sure. Gotta see---first of all---if I updated this thread with my Quad G5.

EDIT: So I have counted all my Macs in my head (hopefully this is all correct) and I have 45 total Macs, which includes a few duplicates. I have counted 80 total computers from memory, which I will have to confirm once I get home. The extra computers are Windows PCs (six being pre-Windows PCs), and I am looking to pull the plug on several, since some are stupid Pentium 4 boxes. It would be a shame to throw them away, but nobody wants wants them---even for free! That really shows you the value of Windows PCs... An angry Windows fan once told me that Macs are worth nothing and that you can sell a 10 year-old Windows PC for way more... yeah right. Some of these Windows PCs have served me, but others sit.
 
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PowerMac G4 MDD said:
That will be cool, do you have a link to the Craigslist post? I'd be interested in seeing it. (I won't go there before you and snatch it xD I live in another state) Also, did you post pictures of the shot-up Dells? I didn't see any.

We actually shot up a huge, 1999 Gateway tower. We then smashed it with a rock so large that it took three people to carry. Very fun... and it's sitting out in the middle of the desert as we speak. (gotta clean it up next time I am there). I have a handful of older Windows PCs that I really need to get rid of, but I feel bad throwing them away, as they all work fine. They DO have their uses, but mostly take up space and bring my computer tally up. 34 is just my number of PowerPC Macs; these Windows PCs (plus non-PowerPC Macs) bring it to about 75.
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I don't understand how you people get pleasure from destroying things.
 
poiihy said:
I don't understand how you people get pleasure from destroying things.
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It depends on what that thing is... I would never get pleasure out of destroying a Mac, but this was a trashy 1999 Gateway desktop that didn't even have an ethernet card nor modem in it; even with an ethernet card, it would have still been a useless computer. And on top of that, I had three of them, so it was okay to sacrifice one for a good cause.
 
PowerMac G4 MDD said:
It depends on what that thing is... I would never get pleasure out of destroying a Mac, but this was a trashy 1999 Gateway desktop that didn't even have an ethernet card nor modem in it; even with an ethernet card, it would have still been a useless computer. And on top of that, I had three of them, so it was okay to sacrifice one for a good cause.
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I wouldn't get pleasure from destroying anything. "sacrifice one for a good cause" What good cause?!
 
At the end of the day, shooting up an old computer is not a lot different from shredding the major components, like recyclers often do.

If I ultimately take them for recycling(which I do) I'm just helping the recyclers out a little bit and getting some target practice in at the same time :)
 
In chronological order (of me getting them)
2009 - 2014

PowerBook G4 Ti (667 MHz, 512MB) - Dead
PowerBook G4 Alu (2nd to last one) - Needs new topcase, at friends house collecting dust.
Mac mini C2D (Mid 2010, 256GB SSD, 6GB of RAM.) - Family computer
MacBook Pro (Late 2011 2.4GHz, 500GB SSHD, 6GB of RAM.) - Right next to me :D
PowerMac G5 (Dual 2.0 GHz, 120GB HDD, 4GB of RAM) - Closeted
G4 Cube (2001, 20GB HDD, 512MB of RAM.) - Right next to me :D
Macintosh Classic (1990, 4MB) - On my '90s' desk.
iBook G4 14" (2003, 25GB HDD, 768MB of RAM) - On my display shelf.
iMac G4 23" (2003, 40GB HDD, 768MB of RAM) - Next to me used as a heater.
iMac G3 (2001, 200GB HDD, 1.5GB of RAM) - Nightstand
Performa 550 (1995) - On my '90s' desk.
PowerBook G4 Ti (500 MHz, 30GB HDD, 512MB) - On my display shelf.
2xWhite MacBooks (Mid 2007, 120 GB HDD, 3GB of RAM)

What I still want:

My AluBook back :p.
A clamshell iBook (never seen one)
Working G4 tower.
G4 mini (joejoeboom has one *sneaky*)
B&W G3 tower.
G3 Pismo.

I'll update the specs and whatnot in a bit.
 
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I wish Intell would count - I'm just curious how many he has!

I'm actually down to ONE.

The last remaining PPC is my G4 Sawtooth DP 500 MHz.

Sold my two iMac G4 15" 700 MHz, got $50 for the pair. They were taking up space, and I didn't need them because I had my....

iMac G4 20" 1.25GHz!

...Which has since been modded to hold a Haswell Intel NUC in the base. So I guess it's no longer a PowerPC.

Both of my G5s are dead. They reside on the top of my book case (the internals do, anyway) and the two cases support my nightstand. (I'll post a picture when I get off work this evening, I just finished building it over Christmas.)
 
Hrududu said:
A little fun? Maybe the kids got a kick out of it? Who knows. Either way, his stuff, his choice.
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If I were to destroy anything at all... I'd be heartbroken and sad. It is just disturbing. Maybe they like this stuff because they are evil? :p Who knows?
 
It may be difficult for YOU to think that... don't go posting on this thread with your grouchy-sounding attitude.

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bunnspecial said:
At the end of the day, shooting up an old computer is not a lot different from shredding the major components, like recyclers often do.

If I ultimately take them for recycling(which I do) I'm just helping the recyclers out a little bit and getting some target practice in at the same time :)
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Yeah! That Gateway we shot up was just a huge mess and is still sitting on our land... I think next time I will just take off the side panels from the two remaining Gateways and draw a target on each of 'em; sheet metal is great for shooting.

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poiihy said:
If I were to destroy anything at all... I'd be heartbroken and sad. It is just disturbing. Maybe they like this stuff because they are evil? :p Who knows?
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Well, I would be heartbroken if I destroyed anything nice, but shooting the Gateway was fun. It did feel weird to see that the computer was in great condition on the inside, but I remind myself that it's a trashy computer.

Something inside of most people likes destruction---it's relieving, enjoyable, and cool to see. There are sick and twisted people who like seeing other forms of destruction though, such as wild fires or bombing buildings---or something. Other than that, this kind of destruction of a computer is innocent and all in fun.

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Intell said:
Oh very well, a quick rough count is about 50. I'm sure I'm missing some around here.
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Wow, very nice. It would be tedious, but you should make an inventory list. I have about 76 computers in general, and I DID do a full inventory list of them... I suppose it wouldn't be too bad, and it's a nice way really see what you have right in black and white.

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NOTNlCE said:
I wish Intell would count - I'm just curious how many he has!

I'm actually down to ONE.

The last remaining PPC is my G4 Sawtooth DP 500 MHz.

Sold my two iMac G4 15" 700 MHz, got $50 for the pair. They were taking up space, and I didn't need them because I had my....

iMac G4 20" 1.25GHz!

...Which has since been modded to hold a Haswell Intel NUC in the base. So I guess it's no longer a PowerPC.

Both of my G5s are dead. They reside on the top of my book case (the internals do, anyway) and the two cases support my nightstand. (I'll post a picture when I get off work this evening, I just finished building it over Christmas.)
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Wow, that's pretty awesome what you did with the iMac G4... Do you have a video of this? I have seen similar mods before, but none with a Haswell and of a 20" G4!
 
PowerMac G4 MDD said:
It may be difficult for YOU to think that... don't go posting on this thread with your grouchy-sounding attitude.

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Yeah! That Gateway we shot up was just a huge mess and is still sitting on our land... I think next time I will just take off the side panels from the two remaining Gateways and draw a target on each of 'em; sheet metal is great for shooting.

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Well, I would be heartbroken if I destroyed anything nice, but shooting the Gateway was fun. It did feel weird to see that the computer was in great condition on the inside, but I remind myself that it's a trashy computer.

Something inside of most people likes destruction---it's relieving, enjoyable, and cool to see. There are sick and twisted people who like seeing other forms of destruction though, such as wild fires or bombing buildings---or something. Other than that, this kind of destruction of a computer is innocent and all in fun.

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Wow, very nice. It would be tedious, but you should make an inventory list. I have about 76 computers in general, and I DID do a full inventory list of them... I suppose it wouldn't be too bad, and it's a nice way really see what you have right in black and white.

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Wow, that's pretty awesome what you did with the iMac G4... Do you have a video of this? I have seen similar mods before, but none with a Haswell and of a 20" G4!
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I agree with you, people do like destruction, but not something that would involve physically (or mentally) hurting other human beings. Thats psychotic. As for destroying stuff, I can't help but think of the 'Brave Little Toaster' which sounds really goofy and almost disturbing, like I can't throw away computer cases (like my old Emachines case) because it makes me sad. Anyway, there is your teaspoon of delusional for the day.
 
128keaton said:
In chronological order (of me getting them)
2009 - 2014

PowerBook G4 Ti (667 MHz, 512MB) - Dead
PowerBook G4 Alu (2nd to last one) - Needs new topcase, at friends house collecting dust.
Mac mini C2D (Mid 2010, 256GB SSD, 6GB of RAM.) - Family computer
MacBook Pro (Late 2011 2.4GHz, 500GB SSHD, 6GB of RAM.) - Right next to me :D
PowerMac G5 (Dual 2.0 GHz, 120GB HDD, 4GB of RAM) - Closeted
G4 Cube (2001, 20GB HDD, 512MB of RAM.) - Right next to me :D
Macintosh Classic (1990, 4MB) - On my '90s' desk.
iBook G4 14" (2003, 25GB HDD, 768MB of RAM) - On my display shelf.
iMac G4 23" (2003, 40GB HDD, 768MB of RAM) - Next to me used as a heater.
iMac G3 (2001, 200GB HDD, 1.5GB of RAM) - Nightstand
Performa 550 (1995) - On my '90s' desk.
PowerBook G4 Ti (500 MHz, 30GB HDD, 512MB) - On my display shelf.
2xWhite MacBooks (Mid 2007, 120 GB HDD, 3GB of RAM)

What I still want:

My AluBook back :p.
A clamshell iBook (never seen one)
Working G4 tower.
G4 mini (joejoeboom has one *sneaky*)
B&W G3 tower.
G3 Pismo.

I'll update the specs and whatnot in a bit.
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The Clamshell's keyboard actually feels a little different from those on iBook G3 (Snow) models. It's more airy and has this inflated-looking spacebar that was made flat with the 'Snow' models. I find it SO nice to type on, but that stupid screen is so bulky and seems to actually make the laptop a little on the top-heavy side.

I rescued mine in 2010 from my former elementary school's e-waste drive. It was an incredible coincidence, as my school had originally given it away to someone years prior... I guess they had thrown it out and a passerby found it and returned it to the school, as they thought it was out there by mistake. My school ended up putting it right into the e-waste drive they were holding, so I found it there and took it. It's in nice condition and functions fine. It's sad to think that it could have been scrapped by e-waste recyclers, and I am glad someone spotted it by the trash and returned it to the school.

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128keaton said:
I agree with you, people do like destruction, but not something that would involve physically (or mentally) hurting other human beings. Thats psychotic. As for destroying stuff, I can't help but think of the 'Brave Little Toaster' which sounds really goofy and almost disturbing, like I can't throw away computer cases (like my old Emachines case) because it makes me sad. Anyway, there is your teaspoon of delusional for the day.
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Hahah, I watched that movie in first grade. That was pretty sad, and I guess I actually haven't thought about it in a while... I sort of feel shameful of throwing out something, but if it's some piece of junk, I tend not to care and just wave it off. I understand what you mean; I personally am like that to a smaller degree. I kinda don't like to get rid of things either, which is why I have only given ONE computer from my collection to someone. I actually sort of want to get rid of several old Windows PCs, but I'd feel bad about throwing them away... sadly nobody is gonna want them, even for free.
 
PowerMac G4 MDD said:
The Clamshell's keyboard actually feels a little different from those on iBook G3 (Snow) models. It's more airy and has this inflated-looking spacebar that was made flat with the 'Snow' models. I find it SO nice to type on, but that stupid screen is so bulky and seems to actually make the laptop a little on the top-heavy side.
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The Clamshell's keyboard is the same as that found on the Lombard/Pismo save the colour.
 
weckart said:
The Clamshell's keyboard is the same as that found on the Lombard/Pismo save the colour.
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Ah yes, I have noticed those similar keyboards. Good call pointing that out; I have actually never touched a PowerBook earlier than my bronze keyboard G3.
 
PowerMac G4 MDD said:
Well, I would be heartbroken if I destroyed anything nice, but shooting the Gateway was fun. It did feel weird to see that the computer was in great condition on the inside, but I remind myself that it's a trashy computer.

Something inside of most people likes destruction---it's relieving, enjoyable, and cool to see. There are sick and twisted people who like seeing other forms of destruction though, such as wild fires or bombing buildings---or something. Other than that, this kind of destruction of a computer is innocent and all in fun.
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I would not get pleasure from destroying anything at all... trash or not.
 
I love Brave Little Toaster. Such an underrated Disney movie, one of the darker ones as well. Has some very depressing songs, but good pictures.
 
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