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what to look for when buying a used G5
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i'm looking at buying a rev b dual 2.0 g5. but i want to make sure i ask the right questions and test it properly before buying.
it's a month-old, 2.0 G5 rev b (the current config apple is selling now) with 1gig RAM, final cut pro, ilife, idvd, and adobe CS already loaded (but discs not included), for around 2100.
looking for some good tips on what to ask the seller about the machine, and what tests, if any, that i could run to make sure i'm paying properly for the machine.
thanks!
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I'm not a complete idiot, some parts are
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Originally posted by zl9600:
looking for some good tips on what to ask the seller about the machine,
I'd want to know why they are selling such a spectacular machine just 3 weeks after purchasing it.
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Originally posted by zl9600:
final cut pro, ilife, idvd, and adobe CS already loaded (but discs not included)
Discs not included? 
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Originally posted by Gankdawg:
Discs not included?
Exactly!
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Why is there always money for war, but none for education?
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Tell him you also want the addresses for the Hotline & Carracho servers to keep your software up to date. 
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Cheers,
Just say "NO" to PLASTIC SPEAKERS!!
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what is the corracho servers? never heard of that before, or am i missing a joke? 
he tells me he bought two because he got such a great price.
although he says no discs included, it seems that for a used machine, $400 savings on a used G5 for use of software (albeit expensive) that will likely be out of date within a year or so and non-upgradeable i suppose doesn't make sense since this setup retails for $2500.
thanks for the replies!
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