Intel iMac or stay with iMac G5 Power PC?
I am considering buying an Intel iMac. I currently have a Imac G5 with a Power PC processor. I use my computer for iMovies (over 300 gb's), iTunes (7000 tracks) and iPhoto (6500 photos). All of this is dual backed up on external Lacie drives as I would hate to lose any of it. I have also cloned my hard drive onto one of the Lacies's.
If I decide to take the plunge and switch to Intel can I expect to encounter any problems with any of these programmes. I am familiar with the Intel system emulator which will slow the running speed of some programmes but I am of the impression that iLife programmes are not affected.
I would be grateful to hear about any problems that may occur.
Thank you.
David.
Hi David,
I too had a PPC G5 (1/2005) and pretty much use the same apps as you mentioned with the LaCie backup drive. I traded up to the 24" intel machine with 2GB RAM and the bigger graphics card. My G5 was backed up on the LaCie which was partitioned into two drives, one to backup the complete system (bootable) and one from my Home folder.
When I moved to the new machine I simply copied my applications folder from the system backup into the new applications folder and all my apps went over without a hiccup. I would avoid using the migration assistant as that caused a few problems. I can't remember exactly what they were as it was almost two months ago.
After that apps were over I did the same with my Home folder and then all my data was on the new machine.
As for the speed. It's night and day and in particular the noise level is about non-existent. Couldn't say that about my G5 which as extremely loud when you tasked the processor at anything over 40% capacity.
The experience was so good with the 24", I purchased a 17" for the kids and the process was again repeated with no problems.
Best of luck in your decision. From my perspective the Intel iMac's are awesome machines. PPC G5 doesn't even come close. Same software, but the speed and noise of this machine makes it soooo much more enjoyable.
Nano
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