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Dual 2Ghz PowerMac G5 vs. iMac G5 1.9Ghz
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Nov 19, 2005, 01:12 PM
 
Hey guys!
I know I definitely want to pick up a G5 Mac in 2006. But I am torn on whether an iMac G5 1.9GHz with built-in iSight and all that is a better deal then a Dual 2Ghz G5 PowerMac (or maybe a Dual 1.8 depending on which I can find first I guess). It's a tough decision and will take a lot of saving, but what do you think would be best for me?

I do basic stuff along with a lot of Dreamweaver and Photoshopping. I use programs also like PageMaker and other designing apps. I am also interested in eventually getting an eyeTV. I like to game a little as well. Well--I only really like to play The Sims 2.

So, any ideas or thoughts, guys? Thanks!
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Nov 19, 2005, 01:20 PM
 
What about a new 20" iMac? Unless you were thinking of a refurb dual 2.0, the 20" iMac might be an ideal mix. It won't be as fast as a Power Mac in Photoshop, but it'll be fast enough with enough RAM.

Any new iMac or Power Mac will be good enough for The Sims 2, that's for sure.
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Nov 19, 2005, 01:30 PM
 
There is a Dual 2Ghz PowerMac Refurb on Apple's site for about 1600. But those are not guaranteed to be around forever.
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