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808drums

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Dec 28, 2017
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Hi guys, searching all over the internet i just found two little gems: a PowerBook G4 15" 1.5Ghz (nesr to perfect state, just a vertical line on the bttm of the screen) and a iMac G5 in perfect state, both are the same price. I want to put one of these on my collection, but i want it "functional" even for display some video at my room. Which one I should buy?
At the other side, a Mac Mini 2007 Core 2 Duo popped out from the same site at the same price as the two above in very good condition too. And now im on a dilemma (or maybe a trilemma). HELP
There is another option too: a macbook white 2009 core 2 duo with black display problem and a faulty battery too, the seller claims that its can be used with an external monitor, but Im not sure how deep the screen issue is. Sorry for the long text but I need opinions.
Its for my collection and basic tasks like video/music playing and some ppt presentation.
 
Depends if you want a spares/repairs machine which two of those are.
Of the two that are 100% working, the Mac Mini is the most practical (modern apps and CPU horsepower), however, you might find the iMac has more collectable/interest value and if it's a later model, is quite a capable PPC Mac.
 
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