Dual 2.5 & new iMac

I am thinking of getting a new iMac (with intel chip), but wondering how fast it compares with a dual 2.5 G5 (my present system).
I am happy with my G5, but looking for a all-in-one machine.
any advice.
specs of my system here:
http://homepage.mac.com/bhagiratha/POWERMAC_G5/PowerMac%20G5%20for%20SALE.htm

All your current software is going to run around 25% slower under Rosetta. Also, MacFixIt has posted a list of software that won't even run under Rosetta. I would wait until more software is updated.
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At this point, it's still premature to think I have a hardware issue, but if I do it should manifest itself with this basic, virgin installation.
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5957261&#5957261
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and this unit with Power supply is $157.00, no MIDI but that is workable (or a work around is available if needed,for not that expensive, its due to ship late February 2011 so still time to think and look at new products from NAMM and sales will occur as well, the second choice (and a fine unit (imho) a Lexicon U42S I-Onix Series is USB 2.0 plus Power supply and 4 dbx mic preamps is $329.95 which is more than I do want to spend and it debuted at NAMM in 2009
(Winter) and with technology and Operating System updates and drivers that is a lot of time between then and now . Though no bash against Lexicon, They make great Reverb Hardware and Plugins plus other gear.
*The ART Product has no drivers whew..
Thanks for listening and any input + or - would be appreciated
* I did read on the Current Jam-packs that GB 2 is required (but GB9 works fine ) so I think based on its install and going forward am fine, just wondering if leaving behind virtual Instruments etc from GB 1 and 2 ?
Jam pack 1 I do not understand why that was discontinued, the Amps, effects and VI are great! loops are fine as well
Sincerely,
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Hi,
I am going to reword (hopefully) more basically my ?
I used Garageband Versions 1 and 2 ( as part of the first 2 iLife packages)
Since, I bought a current model imac with iLife 09 and Garageband 9' installed, I am wondering
"if" by not updating V1,V2V3V4V5 )with V6 iLife11 Garageband 11" out there as well
Am i leaving behind -lacking anything from the two (initial versions of Garageband ) or
Just move ahead with what is installed GB9' do any updates for it or Jam Packs , It sounds silly but just wondering
Thanks
ambienttales
(will leave prior post up and edit at beginning)

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