Poor College Kid NEEDS Computer
Hey, I am looking to purchase at a low cost, a first generation G4 Tower Powermac system, or a G4 cube system, or any model after 2000 iMac. Basically the system needs to be airport capable, as at home I use an aiport connection and will not be able to use the computer without it. I am in need of a desktop computer for my dorm room so if anyone would be able to help me it would be greatly appreciated.
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If you need to go as cheap as possible, try looking around on eBay for a slot loading iMac. Because iMacs have very few upgrades possible, and aren't compatible with Quartz Extreme, they have dropped in price by a lot in the last year. I figure you could pick up a 400 MHz one for $250 or $300, then add an Airport card and adapter for $50 or so.
The earliest Airport-compatible PowerMacs are the "Gigabit Ethernet" models, which come in 400 MHz, dual 450 MHz, and dual 500 MHz configurations. If you get an earlier PowerMac, you'll have to get a wireless PCI card instead of a regular Airport card.
Originally posted by Luca Rescigno
The earliest Airport-compatible PowerMacs are the "Gigabit Ethernet" models, which come in 400 MHz, dual 450 MHz, and dual 500 MHz configurations. If you get an earlier PowerMac, you'll have to get a wireless PCI card instead of a regular Airport card.
Actually, the first Airport-compatible PowerMacs are the Sawtooth or "AGP" models - the second-generation G4s.
And I don't really trust eBay, I've been screwed before, and I'd rather make a deal with a known Mac user.
http://www.macofalltrades.com/produc...MCV1XESV2J41M4
Originally posted by Tpmidd
No, I want to purchase one. However my budget won't allow any excess of $250-$350..... :-\\ :-( And I refuse to even look at a Wintel box.
So... quite obviously you need a lintel box...
or Lindows to be specific
Lindows PC
1. No software runs on it
2. It's the worst chip ever made
3. The OS sucks worse than Windows (and as we all know, that's hard to do)
4. Nothing is industry standard
5. The company will be out of business soon because they are being sued by MS (tell me you didn't see that coming)
6. It's the worlds worst computer.
If you buy from a Power Seller on eBay, you're probably in pretty good shape. Here's a possibility.
Just go on eBay and search for iMacs. Look for ones that are 400 MHz or faster.
Originally posted by DMBand0026
Hmmm, let's list the reasons why he shouldn't buy the Lindows box.
1. No software runs on it
2. It's the worst chip ever made
3. The OS sucks worse than Windows (and as we all know, that's hard to do)
4. Nothing is industry standard
5. The company will be out of business soon because they are being sued by MS (tell me you didn't see that coming)
6. It's the worlds worst computer.
While I an not approving of DMBand0026's exact post... I do agree with him because unless you are into Linux or want to take the plunge then stick with a Mac. Just get an old iMac 350 and an Airport card w/ adaptor. It will not cost much... maybe a little more than the Lindows box but you can run OSX on it and it will do everything you need when it comes to school work.
That said... on to bashing DMBand0026's post... Sigh.
1. There is alot of software that will run on it... just look at the click n' run page... http://www.lindows.com/lindows_products_categories.php
2. The 1.4 Ghz Duron will whoop any Mac at that price point. Sorry but for 200 the best used (ie, not new like the Lindows box) mac you can get on ebay is well this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=4603
3. That is your opinion, not fact, many would argue that any Linux distro no matter how lame is better than Windows... Plus it is more stable.
4. Sit on a tack! Linux has support for many industry standards!
5. They did get sued... and MS won... that's why their name will be changed to Lin--s (Lin[slash]) in some countrys. Lindows will stick here in Canada and the US. They are not out of business.
6. I don't know about that... My Performa 6200CD would beg to differ... It was my fathers worst investment and nearly turned us off Macs. The processor is not upgradeable, it was slow for it's time, you can't run Linux on it (hehe), it can only take 64 megs of ram, it had slow disc access, there was no room to upgrade, it cost us far too much for what it offered.
But stay away from the Lindows box anyway... that is a nightmare waithing to happen.
Originally posted by DMBand0026
Hmmm, let's list the reasons why he shouldn't buy the Lindows box.
1. No software runs on it
2. It's the worst chip ever made
3. The OS sucks worse than Windows (and as we all know, that's hard to do)
4. Nothing is industry standard
5. The company will be out of business soon because they are being sued by MS (tell me you didn't see that coming)
6. It's the worlds worst computer.
whatever...
7. It's the only suggestion anyone suggested in the stated price range $250 - $350.
also.. if you dont want a linux computer, that's cool, it was just a suggestion, can we keep the linux flames to the linux threads...
edit: ahhh just read your post tim.. good luck.
There's also an iMac (266 G3, tray loader).