New Mini vs used G5, which to buy?

[chefhow]

I found a local guy who just sold me a 20" iMac dual core with all the bells and whistles that is still under warranty for $700. I went with that. Thanks for all the help

 

[Deanster]

Super-easy decision - the Mini is a dual-core Intel, and the G5 is a single-core PowerPC...

dual core or dual CPU is just so much faster, and less likely to bog down when you try to switch tasks, or do several things at once, it's ridiculous.

The G5's are on their way out... the last ones produced are pretty good, but the early ones are past their prime.

The current Mini is a fine little machine. Fast, slick, powerful, and other than the lack of a video card, it's as good as (or better than) the iMac in every way...

 

[leekohler]

This is a no brainer if you already have a display: get the new mini.

I say this as a iMac G5 user myself. In my opinion, the only G5 I would consider is a a dual processor PowerMac.

Agreed. Do not not buy a single core/processor computer at this point in the game. Go for the Mini.

 

[madfresh]

The core duo mac minis are faster than the old g5s. It is up to you. I'd personally just go with the newer iMacs.

 

[Vulcan]

I found a local guy who just sold me a 20" iMac dual core with all the bells and whistles that is still under warranty for $700. I went with that. Thanks for all the help

Congratulations, you got a great deal for the price, enjoy your new Mac

 

[The Awesome]

I found a local guy who just sold me a 20" iMac dual core with all the bells and whistles that is still under warranty for $700. I went with that. Thanks for all the help

I was about to tell you to get the mini (power savings, better processor, a bit more future-proofed) but yeah, you got a good deal on that one.

Will get my first mac before New Year! (October 14 refresh/upgrades: please be true!)