MS defector requests general help!

I know its rude, but I'm going to answer a question with a question, before getting to the point.

When do you need the machine by?
How Much do you have to spend?

If you have some time, wait until the next update, hopefully before March.

The Single 1.8Ghz G5 is a pervious model. They went to the Dual after a lot of suggestions. Best bet would be to try to find some referbished (if you want a single 1.8).

The G5 is almost not worth the trouble to "lug" around, it is at least 15lbs plus you need all those cables.

Also, when you buy, enquire about student discounts, or even coporate discounts, they will save you a bundle.

TEG

 

Re: MS defector requests general help!

1. The single is dead. The dual is much better.

2. Yes, absolutely. Waiting until the end of January shouldn't hurt that much, esp. if you're looking for better value.

3. The G5s stretch the limit of being considered remotely portable. They're quite heavy. While they can take abuse, I would probably want to find some bump-resistant material to protect them while in transit.

Whatever you do, make certain you have at least 1 GB of RAM, the more, the better.

 

Double that and we're talking


Video cards do not import, but if you have a digital camcorder, or a unit similar to this, you can import video that way.

 

I think that describing yourself as a ms defector is rather negative (switcher is so yesterday although more positive). At least you didn't say ms traitor (then I'd be really worried).

Any ideas anyone?


Otherwise buy the most expensive/best you can afford but take into account things like more RAM (but don't buy at Apple)

 

nice of your parents to help out. im thinking of getting a desktop hopefully, cross fingers.

 

Welcome

Welcome to the family.

 

At this point its probably best to wait and see what happens on the 24th of Jan and even possibly the 2nd of Feb - those are the current rumor dates for new releases.

And, you might look into refurbed machines as well.

Definitely buy your memory somewhere else than Apple, though

Good luck!

D

 

Something else to think about is expandablity. The G5 has alot of room to grow. I'm not sure about laptops.

As for the G5 being portable. You can remove the aluminum cover and carry it around. It's not too heavy. If you want to move it a few times a year (back and forth to school), that should be no problem. But moving a G5 system is a job when you figure in monitor, speakers, keyboard, beer hugger, and other estential accessories.

For video input, current DV Camcorders can be connected via Firewire and usually controlled via the the video software. If you need an analog converter, I recommend the Canopus ADVC-100.

Good Luck!