Experience with iMac tradein

I have one of the early iMac G5s that I realize now is a lemon. I have no complaints about the performance but this computer has very loud fan noise. For instance, this morning I woke up the computer and returned in 30 min to find the cpu fans running at 5500 and the cpu temp at 80 degrees (80 by Temperature Monitor and 74 by X Resource Graph). All this without doing anything (several programs were running like Safari and Entourage but they shouldn't have done anything). When I first received the computer in Sept 04, I thought the fans were loud but from the discussion forum it was my impression that this was a known problem with the compact design and that apple wasn't going to do anything about it. I resigned myself to a loud computer until I received an iMac G5 for work (after the 1 year warranty had run out on my machine at home). It was quiet and a pleasure to use. I could even listen to music without the constant hum of the fans.
So now I would like to trade-in this computer and purchase a new (or used) iMac. I don't feel like selling by myself since I do feel it is a lemon and anyone who gets it will demand a refund. I assume that a company that buys used macs for a living will be able to refurbish this computer to be quiet (or just use the parts).
A long winded question, but does anyone have any experience (positive or negative) trading in (or just selling) mac computers?
Thanks
Peter
Machine Name: iMac G5
Machine Model: PowerMac8,1
CPU Type: PowerPC G5 (3.0)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 1.8 GHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 600 MHz
Boot ROM Version: 5.2.2f2
Serial Number: W84391AEPNY

Mine didn't fit the description either, except that it was in the correct serial number range.
They only list 3 "power-related symptoms" but will honor many more. The key to whether they'll repair your machine under the program seems to have to do with the capacitors that were used on the midplane assembly. They're cylindrical, about 3/4 of an inch long and 3/8 of an inch around and are marked with an "X" on the top. If they're bulging or bursting, they don't work any more which causes your power to not be as stable as it could be. In my case, I believe it caused a spike on the power when I put it to sleep which caused my processor to go nuts which caused it to heat up which caused the fans to run full blast.
So my advice is that, if your machine is in the serial number range, definitely bring it in to the Apple Store. If your Apple Store is usually relatively busy, make an appointment on-line before you go. The wait at the store I go to is usually 45 minutes or more.

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I have even read here about people getting "free" upgrades with refurbs. Apple advertises the base configurations and ships out whatever they have in stock. Sometimes that means a larger HD or more RAM, but do not count on it. I would hold off on ordering RAM or a larger HD until you actually receive it to see what it comes with.

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While I do not have a refurbished iMac, my BlackBook is a refurb and has been performing very well since I bought it back at the end of June.
It came in the plain brown box, but everything arrived in flaweless condition and it even smelled new.
Since it comes with the same one year warranty that a new unit does and you still have the option to extend that to three years with AppleCare, they are a great deal.
Bmer has a friend that received a bend MacBook Pro (or maybe it was a PowerBook) that Apple promptly arranged for a repalcement, but that is the exception rather than the rule. By and large you will receive a unit that is every bit as good as a new one, but save money.
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Pros:
Saves space, this is the biggest advantage of AIO desktop; this is the primary reason that why I have switched. Computers with a case and a separated monitor is a big issue for me. I never liked these cables for mouse, keyboard, speakers, …etc. it causes a huge mess under the desk. Now, with the All-in-one style, everything is simplified. The only cable I need for this B520 Lenovo desktop is for the power source. It’s designed with different wireless technologies. Mouse and Keyboard are connected through Bluetooth; The system has build-in with the latest 802.11b.g.n WiFi wireless technology. It also has the enhanced integrated 5.0 speakers system that supports SRS Premium Sound Audio.
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The B520 model also comes wit a Nvidia Geforce GT555M. This is a middle class close to a high end video card. It handles most of the 3D games in an acceptable setting, but will not be able to run games like BF3 or Crysis kind of games in high settings. This machine is not for serious gamers, because All-in-one desktops has the performance bottleneck with the video card. Computer manufacturing have to keep down the power it consumes to prevent the machine from over heating. High end video cards all have a very high demand for powers, at same time produces huge amount of heat. This is why there are a lot of people start to customize their own computer cases with water cooling system. It is more sophisticated and comes with a lot of trouble. If you want to have something easy, well organized, and just simply works, go for All-In-One. You will love it.
The Lenovo B520 comes with a Touch Screen, which I don’t usually use that often. If there are kids in the family, it will be a fun toy for them to play with. What I like better, is the Bluetooth mouse. The unique part about this mouse is that it has a build in gravitational sensor, means, this mouse is functional in the middle of nowhere, even hanging in the air. You can imagine using it like a Wii game controller.Just move the mouse and wave it in the air and you will see the cursor on the screen goes where ever you are pointing. How accurate is it? very accurate!! it’s is more sensitive and feels better than using a Wii controller. Lenovo has pre-install some games that can be played interactively with the mouse. The screen is 23″, so it would be a fun experience. I don’t have any kids in the house, so I uninstalled them all to save some disk spaces and speed up the system a little bit.
The keyboard and mouse are both connected by Bluetooth; I also noticed that every time when I start the computer, it takes about 2-3 seconds for them to become effective. I assume Lenovo has designed it with a “sleep feature” for this two devices; it helps to save battery and extend the replacement cycle.
The computer also comes with a 3D glasses. The touch screen has a very high refreshing rate(120Mhz) which is better for the eyes. The screen works interactively with the 3D glasses. When the computer is playing a movie in 3D format, when I wear the 3D glasses and facing the screen, it automatically turns on and I am in 3D mode!!! It supports a lot of 3D games too!! The feeling in a racing car 3D game is UNBELIEVABLY REAL!! I love it so much! It’s a TOTALLY NEW LEVEL of gaming experience!
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Cons:
Even the computer is very well designed, as a high end user I found there are still a couple places that Lenovo can improve.
1. Lenovo has researched and developed this RapidDrive technology; I see this is an option on the Spec-sheet for the product, but I never had the chance to upgrade it. I demand for a high disk performance; I was a little disappointed when I found out that I wasn’t able to install another SSD high performance disk into the computer. I had to take out the 2TB standard disk drive and replace it with the SSD. It would be really nice if I can have the high performance SSD installed as the system drive, and the HD installed as the storage drive. The RapidDrive technology may become failing out now, because it was from those years that SSD weren’t popularly used. Compare to the present, SSD is getting more and more popular, the SSD is improving it’s performance and lowering it’s cost. In the next one or two years, the RapidDrive technology will likely become a history.
2. I have opened the B520 model to see the inside modules. I see there are still plenty of spaces that Lenovo engineer can use to expand the upgrade capacities. I can use some simple tools to modify the inside body a little bit to fit another hard drive, but it stopped me from doing it because there is not another power cord connector. Those extra mSata connectors are sitting there and watching me could do anything about it; = (
3. Lenovo technical support did not have a most updated tech sheet for their system. Again, I am a tech kind of guy. I was looking for a manual to better understanding the B520 motherboard.(so I can modify it and add some extra hardware to it) I have called their technical support, talked to people, went through their online data base, they weren’t able to provide me this manual. The lastest information they have is for the previous model. The B520 Model I have a the newest I believe. Lenovo should keep up with their technical support, and be prepare for experienced users.
Conclusion:
I am satisfied with it. I feel I have made a great purchase. Would be nice it I can install an additional SSD in there. Would nice if they can put a high end video card in there. Good for home offices, and home entertainments. Not recommended for hardcore gamer.
Price: 4.5 / 5
Performance: 4.5 / 5
Exterior Design: 5 / 5
Interior Design: 3.5 / 5
Customer Service: 4.5 / 5
Time from order to receive the product: QUICKLY
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When I was doing my research on All-In-One, here are the reasons that why I have chosen Lenovo:
1.Sony has a well designed for their product, but the price is high. Most importantly, the video card they have is Nvidia Geforce 540M GT, and it only supports 8GB of ram, not 16 GB.
2. Toshiba has terrible customer services for technical support. I had a very bad experience with them. I believe they have out sourced it to India base companies. When the computer is out of warranty after 1 year, they charge a $35(or $30)dollars troubleshooting fee. I think this is ridiculous to charge the consumer to talk over the phone to find what is the problem with their product.
3. Dell has better customer service than Toshiba; They do not charge for talking and providing the technical support after warranty, but when it comes with parts replacement, that is something we have to pay which is understandable. However, one thing I really don’t like Dell computers is that they install a LOT of junks onto your machine when you buy it. It’s fully loaded with all these third party softwares who pays Dell for more users. It not only slows down the system, but also generate a lot of garbage uses a lot of disk space. I will reconsider to buy Dell if they give me a clean & Junk-free windows.
4. iMac is also a good choice because it’s well designed too. but I did not chose it because it has very limited expansion ports and they charge insanely more for hard-wares upgrade. They have extreme control over their product from customer modification. They don’t even allow the consumer to replace the hard drive themselves.
5. HP also has wonderful All-In-Ones, but their hardware specs seems weak. Never dealt with HP customer service before, so I will not say anything about their customer services. Hopefully it’s better than Toshiba. = )
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Thank you for replying.
Where I can buy a seperate RapidDrive?
I couldn't find it on the marcket, or on shop.lenovo.com / http://www.lenovospareparts.com/
With the mSata power splitter, there is a problem.
The data portion and the power portion shares the same connector I belive. I have thought of it but don't know how to make it possible. any suggestions?
the only thing I can find is this : http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317944
but I still need to convert the power connector because it's 4 pin molex;. I guess it should work if I use another 6" Molex to SATA Power Cable Adapter.
Also, I couldn't find which is the SATA 3.0 and Which is the SATA 6.0 connector. SSD will have a huge difference in performace with a SATA 6.0 connector. This is confusing because on the B520 Spec sheet it stated both. I was looking for it's manual to identify, but no one can provides it. Last time when I called, they forwarded my call to Intel. LOL! I was like, **bleep**? It's a board you used and you dont have a manual for it?
Anyways,
Thanks again!

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nigbo wrote:
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