good deal?

[Keebler]

hi there,

i'm looking at adding another G5 to my business (transferring/editing videos).

found this...sounds a bit too high for me (Canadian pricing):

what do you think?

Apple PowerMac G5, dual-core 2.0GHz.
2.5 GB RAM, 160 GB 7200rpm HD.
16x Superdrive (dual-layer DVD+-R/CD-RW).
NVidia GeForce 6600LE video 128 MB (2 x DVI).
Dual gigabit Ethernet.
Apple Keyboard and Mighty Mouse (scroll ball).
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger full DVD set.

Excellent (like-new) condition, all original packaging.
One month remaining in warranty, still eligible for extended (+2 years) AppleCare.
Asking $2500.

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Cheers,
Keebler

 

[nitynate]

No.

You can get a [equal or] better equipped MacPro for ~$2400

 

[Willis]

That seems reasonable enough, but i'd try get it down to $2400 if you can. dont forget a MacPro starts at CA$2700.

 

[heehee]

That seems reasonable enough, but i'd try get it down to $2400 if you can. dont forget a MacPro starts at CA$2700.

It "starts" at $2439 CDN. 😉

 

[Carguy172]

Not in Canadian dollar's or are you talking about refurbished

 

[Keebler]

Not in Canadian dollar's or are you talking about refurbished

i was thinking of offering sub2000...something like 1900 b/c you're right, i can buy a macpro for not much more. if only bitvice (mpeg2 compression software) was intel ready....doh

 

[Carguy172]

I think you should just go for the mac pro pretty soon almost all apps will be written for intel mac's its the future for mac.
Besides its not a whole lot more unless you cant spend that much.

 

[Keebler]

I think you should just go for the mac pro pretty soon almost all apps will be written for intel mac's its the future for mac.
Besides its not a whole lot more unless you cant spend that much.

i know...so hard to decide considering i have a ton of projects just sitting here...waiting to be done... a nice load of cash too..could use another machine...doh! maybe i'll just suck it up for now and save my pennies 🙂