How is the iMac G4 performing after all this time?
I have a 1TB hard drive connected to an AirPort Express which have 2 500GB partitions, one for downloads, my itunes library and the other for time machine backups. I use this itunes library on my macbook, and is not working as expected. Sometimes all the artworks disappears and is very slow to manage the library without an ethernet cable connecting the PORTABLE computer on the AirPort... it's really boring. So, i want to buy a computer to use as iTunes & print/scanning server, but i don’t want to pay much for this.
The iMac G4 is an incredible beautiful machine which i wanted since i was 7 years old. I really want to buy a refurbished one, but i need to make sure that it can run iTunes 10 and OS X Leopard or the machine will be useless and a waste of money.
Be aware that all the PowerMacs are pretty much dead in the water for many modern web pages. The technology in those pages abandoned the "G" series processor long ago. I keep my G4 Tower limping along on the Web by using TenFourFox. Web sites see it as a reasonably current version of FireFox--newer than any version of FF that will run on a G-series--so you don't get all the "this browser is not supported" messages, but current versions of TenFourFox do not support plug-ins so you can't run Flash player, meaning no videos will play that rely on Flash.
http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/
If you go for a G4--they are indeed lovely to behold--I recommend going for the latest version with a 1.25Ghz processor. Theose also have USB 2.0 so are not so sluggardly with backups to external drives. They can also handle up to 2GB RAM with teh proper models.
Here are my "big" caveats:
1) The G4 iMac was never inteded to be user-serviceable. If you have to max the RAM, replace the hard drive or the optical drive, or even chenge a little $5 internal backup battery, it is a major teardown that is not one for the average user. Failing to reassemble to strict requirements can cause the computer to overheat and fail. If you are not up to the challenge and seek outsire help, be aware that Apple no longer will do any work on the G4 iMac.
2) Software: Almost no new software will run on a G4 Mac. You will be searching for used packages contemporary with a 2004 computer. Office 2004 is the sweet spot for that one. However, Office 2008 will run on a G4, G5, or an Intel iMac.
3) Check the chrome display arm carefully for proper movement and that it stays in place. After 10+ years, many are now rather "tired" and droop unattractively.
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Still a mess after all this time
This image says it all:
Say you are tired of login in over and over?
Just a tadge.
Today, Jive's bug du jour seems to be to randomly truncate threads (i.e., I can't see past certain posts). It only does it with some threads, and only some of the time. Earlier today, I couldn't see the avatars. I almost passed out from the deprivation; my forum experience was less "rich" than I've become accustomed to!
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How does the iMac DC 1.83 compare to the iMac G5 2.1?
In real world speed.
In real world features. ie: video frame rate, etc...
Any REAL hardware problems pop up yet.
Things like that.
I an most likely to get one soon, and would like to know.
Thanks
-Apple //GSThank you for taking the time to reply. I hope that others reply also so we can see how this new computer is next to the two G5 versions it is replacing in a real world way.
I am happy that the DC 1.83 is no sloth when going toe to toe with the G5 version.
Did you port over your software from the older system, and run the programs to see how things ran, or freash install them all?
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Are all Intel 24" iMacs w/Snow Leopard OK for Mountain Lion? My serial number doesn't match any of the one in the iMac ID list; they all start with "MA" or "MB" and mine starts with a "W." Purchased direct from Apple August 2007.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
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