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What Can You Do With a PowerPC Mac?
So with everyone always sharing what they've done with a PowerPC Mac recently, I thought I'd add a fitting companion into the mix. Although I've had the idea (and rudimentary contents) for making a relatively simple thread like this since April, it wasn't until I saw this guy on reddit that I...
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I mostly use my old Macs for light web browsing, writing text and playing old games. And when I'm not using them, they are still a beautiful piece of art to look at. The iMac G4 especially so!
The previous post more than adequately answer the question what one can do with a PowerPC Mac today.
Regarding your query is it worth buying, that depends on your needs, the price being asked, it's condition and if it's fully functional.
If in excellent condition and fully functional, depending where you're located, anything up to 200euros (US$225) imho is worth considering - especially for the 17" 1,25GHz model which I reckon is the best of G4 iMac's and becoming more difficult to find. I have a number of different models including the 20" - all of which I've completely refurbished, but using the 17" and 20" regularly I still prefer the former. I stress that the 1,25GHz is the one to aim for and not the 800MHz, or 1GHz (USB1) models.
Pls let us know if you go ahead with the purchase.
Regarding your query is it worth buying, that depends on your needs, the price being asked, it's condition and if it's fully functional.
If in excellent condition and fully functional, depending where you're located, anything up to 200euros (US$225) imho is worth considering - especially for the 17" 1,25GHz model which I reckon is the best of G4 iMac's and becoming more difficult to find. I have a number of different models including the 20" - all of which I've completely refurbished, but using the 17" and 20" regularly I still prefer the former. I stress that the 1,25GHz is the one to aim for and not the 800MHz, or 1GHz (USB1) models.
Pls let us know if you go ahead with the purchase.
IMO if you have to ask this question then I would say the answer is no. While still useable I would recommend them only to someone who is a hobbyist, has a specific need, or is willing to tolerate that they're old, unsupported, and a challenge to use on the web.
mine (g4 imac 17") in in Costa Rica at a medical facility
gathering information with patients and latest breakthroughs in the field.
some have even installed Big Sur and i think Monterry.
depending on what OSX ( i think Leopard was the cut off) there are some web browsers that work.
the best ting to do i search the PPC forms here.
gathering information with patients and latest breakthroughs in the field.
some have even installed Big Sur and i think Monterry.
depending on what OSX ( i think Leopard was the cut off) there are some web browsers that work.
the best ting to do i search the PPC forms here.
Just make sure you get the original disc that came with the Imac
replacing a hard drive and installing the exact OS is important on these 2000 macs.
i think $125 is to much, they were selling these for $40 with the keyboard and mouse and speakers just years ago.
i was gong buy a 2008 Macbook Pro for $115 on eBay which was in good condition yesterday.
wow they are asking over $100 plus shipping on these iMac on eBay, so that could be a good price.
i was going to get one for $45 in 2019 for the OSX but declined.
@Shoe0402 That's a 15" model so it won't be a 1.25Ghz.
I'd say no at that price - wait for one that's described accurately, clean and fully working.
I'd say no at that price - wait for one that's described accurately, clean and fully working.
Why is the “exact OS” important?
You can install Tiger or Leopard on an iMac G4 using any retail disc.
I see. The newest Tiger retail release is 10.4.6.
I'd also pass at that price. It's way too high. Even in the UK where Macs are usually more expensive, they can be picked up for a fraction of that price. That seller is attempting to profit on the retro association - which is their right but it's not a realistic price. Just to drive this home, I've checked the local classifieds and I found someone selling one for £25 GBP.
Bargains do happen sometimes - this chap picked up a 17" model for £5....
Have you finally bought it?
I have just bought an iMac G4 15", original model from 2002. In Spain I was not able to find a good price. Seller told me that OS was to be reinstalled so I was sure that the hard disk or CD drive was faulty. He offered me a small discount, I bought it for 140 (shipping included). No speakers but the mouse and a white Apple Keyboard in really good shape (not the original PRO Keyboard though).
I'm sure that I payed too much but as I said in Spain is really hard to find any of these at a good price in good condition.
HDD was faulty, CD drive was not even opening. I have installed an 80Gb hard drive and upgraded the internal memory to 512Mb.
Unit is in great condition. I will use it for old games in Mac OS 9, I wanted a 2002 model.
