[dwd3885]

Ok, so I'm still deciding on whether or not to buy my Mac, after selling the way too powerful for me Dual 2ghz G5 PM. I'm deciding between a Dual G4 or an HP machine (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1848866,00.asp). I'd be buying the refurbed HP for just $759 after $50 rebate and instead of integrated graphics, it has a low-end ATI X300SE video card, not great, but not integrated either. I'm a college student who does a little audio editing/mixing. I like to use SOund Forge and Adobe Audition, both PC products, but I could use something for the Mac if I go back. I'd like to get this system for under $900. Could I find a Dual G4 for under 900? And have it be comparable to the HP? I'd really need a PVR card or external firewire for it as well, this is something the HP comes with. So budget that in for the Mac. I really like OS X too. Would the G4 dual be good enough for Tiger? I could upgrade video card to anything really couldn't i? I'm seriously considering the PowerMac, but the HP has got many things going for it as well.

[bowwowman]

PC linky no worky

So you had a DP G5, sold it, and now want to buy a DP G4 or a lowly HP/XP box ????????? Since when can a computer be "too" powerful........

You are certainly bound to be disappointed regardless of what you buy, as the G5 is such a sweeeeet/fast/powerful machine

But yes, a DP G4 is more than enough for Tiger, as many here (me included) are running it on much lesser machines with Ø problems. And you can certainly upgrade the video card, add external pvr and firewire, and there are MANY audio apps for the mac that are as good, or better, than the ones you listed.

I believe if you look around on ebay, you can find what you are looking for. Even if you end up spending a bit over $900, you will be getting a much higher quality machine, OS and other software, so that would be my advice

[imacgeek]

me with him pc BAD! you get MAC GOOD and the price is worth it for sure

[Jacob]

Dude, if you get that HP you'll be radically dissapointed and wind up with a failed hard drive in no time, proprietary parts, and cheap components. They don't provide restore disks with their systems either. Don't go PC, you'll get screwed over. UNLESS you custom build.

[new newton]

Originally Posted by Jacob

Dude, if you get that HP you'll be radically dissapointed and wind up with a failed hard drive in no time, proprietary parts, and cheap components. They don't provide restore disks with their systems either. Don't go PC, you'll get screwed over. UNLESS you custom build.

What a bunch of FUD! A failed hard drive in no time? What on Earth would justify a comment like that? It's unfortunate that someone would try to sway a person to a Mac with such blatant lies and misinformation. Macs sell themselves just fine without resorting to such nonsense.

That said, dwd3885, buy what best fits your needs. That's the only way you'll be happy with your purchase. No one can tell you what best suits you--you'll have to decide that yourself. And yes, you can find a DP PMG4 for under $900, but you'll have to shop carefully.