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I think it is almost time for my G5.
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willab
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Sep 6, 2003, 04:19 PM
 
I have an 800 Mhz eMac superdrive that is too slow for what I use it for. Once Apple gives free Panther and releases a new keyboard and mouse. I will order one. Probably a 1.8. the machine is mainly for mpeg2 encoding. But I can't help wondering should I get, G5 1.8, 1.6, or dual 1.25 G4?
Dual 1.8 GHz G5
PB G4 1.67 GHz
     
MindFad
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Sep 6, 2003, 04:38 PM
 
Rev. B machines will probably have Panther, the new mice and keyboards, all the trimmings. Maybe hod out with your eMac for those. It's not that bad a machine, your eMac.
     
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Sep 6, 2003, 04:47 PM
 
G5 1.8 single, or else G5 2.2 single rev. B.

Depends on the software you use though. It's possible a dual 1.25 would suit you OK, at least for some software. I wouldn't really recommend it but it does has the advantage of a cheap price.
     
willab  (op)
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Sep 6, 2003, 08:52 PM
 
I just used a 1.6 standard configuration at Compusa. I was blown through all the displays and out through the windows. It was amazing in comparison to my eMac. With only 256 RAM a 5:31 clip encoded in iDVD in about 7 minutes. I'll order a 1.8 as soon as I can get Panther and a keyboard and mouse.
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PB G4 1.67 GHz
     
   
 
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