Looking for a Mac Desktop G5 or better..

[ipodrocker]

Hi

I have a a question, at the moment im using my macbookpro as my main computer and there is times i sit at it for serveral hours at a time while im doing work.

My main question is im thinking of getting a desktop so im not overheating the laptop all the time.

I have been looking at either a iMac or one of the older G5 Powermacs.

I will be using the desktop for Graphic Design, Web Design, Flash Development and the usual bits.

In relation to budget im not tied but I know i dont need a Mac Pro at that price doubt I would need all that power!

What are peoples thoughts?

 

[dellar]

Forget PPC

I'd go for a used iMac Core2Duo or better. PPC G5 is a deadend.

 

[Santabean2000]

minis are a solid cheap option.

iMacs' splicity is bliss.


I know a lot of people bemoan the iMacs lack of expandability, and to a certain extent they're correct, to me iMacs meet the actual need for most people, esp with the spectacular ISP displays. And with 4RAM slots CS5 is looking sweet.

 

[akbc]

Even the base iMac (current model) is much better than the G5 for your needs.

 

[Fishrrman]

"I have been looking at either a iMac or one of the older G5 Powermacs"

If you don't NEED "legacy support" - the ability to run older applications and the ability to run in "Classic mode" - you should probably lean towards the iMac.

Others will say that the g5 is a "dead end", but for those of us who DO use legacy apps and Classic, it represents the best "end of the line".

The g5 towers are built like tanks. I would avoid those with liquid cooling, though (the faster models). If you decide for a g5, I'd suggest either a 1.8 or 2.0 dual-processor model.

I would also suggest you avoid the latest iMacs as well, unless you are well-versed in the problems that they seem to be having. Instead, the best iMac value to be had right now is a refurbished higher-end 24" model from Apple's online store. Big discounts on these from the original price.

 

[rpang]

A current gen Mac Mini can run circles around a dual processor G5. But if you can find a G5 for cheap, and you dont need to have the latest to run the latest apps, then its a really good machine. Be careful though, cause I dont believe them to be built like tanks. If you search around, at this time frame, a lot of the G5s are experience power supply and logic board failures.

Also, for Flash Development, you may want an intel machine.