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Time to upgrade vs. time to replace?
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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I am a web ui designer turned back on by my days of digital video editting in college. We used Adobe Premiere back in the day (3-4 years ago - when FCP was in 1.0). I have in my arsenal a PowerMac DA G4 733Mhz with 1.5Gb ram and a 80Gb HD and 30Gb HD.
My debate is whether to upgrade with an upgrade package to a dual 1.6 (I have to research if that is the latest) or if I should go G5. I know MWSF is tomorrow and I figure this would be a decent time to get bang for the buck although I don't know if a G5 is entirely affordable. With my VW employee discount I can price out a dual 1.8 at $3,195.00 free shipping. Hmm, quite a bit more than an upgrade card.
Thoughts?
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Atlanta
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Dual is the way.
If you can't get a dual G5. Wait a little longer.
FWIW, I don't think new G5's will be announced this week.
PS dual G5 for $2500 is the best buy right now.
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MacBook Pro C2D 2.16GHz 2GB 120GB OSX 10.4.9, Boot Camp 1.2, Vista Home Premium
mac mini 1.42, 60GB 7200rpm, 1GB (sold), dual 2GHz/G5 (sold), Powerbook 15" 1GHz (sold)
dual G4 800MHz (sold), dual G4 450MHz (sold), G4 450MHz (sold), Powerbook Pismo G3 500MHz (sold)
PowerMac 9500 132MHz 601, dual 180MHz 604e, Newer G3 400MHz (in closet)
Powermac 7100 80MHz (sold), Powermac 7100 66MHz (sold)
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Join Date: Jul 2003
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Definitely wait until the Stevenote tomorrow. There may be a price drop, a speed increase, both, or neither. Who knows ... but it's only 16 hours to go.
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Moderator  Join Date: May 2001
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I'd replace your system. If you don't have the money now, wait a little. I absolutely agree, get the Dual 1.8, by far the best bang for the buck.
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I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Boise, ID
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Actually, the refurb dual 2.0 is the best bftb
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-Kris Olson | 12" PBG4 1.5GHz
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Moderator Join Date: May 2001
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Originally posted by bimmerphile:
Actually, the refurb dual 2.0 is the best bftb
Ok, I agree 
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I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
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