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I may soon have the opportunity to pick up a PowerMac G5 Dual Processor 2.5GHz 2GB RAM machine for about the same price as a new Mac Mini Intel Core 2 Duo 1.83GHz 2GB RAM. Should I opt for the Mini with Intel processors and only 64MB VRAM, or should I go for the PowerPC with the more capable video card? Are there any other important considerations for Creative Suite users?
Thanks in advance for your feedback and suggestions!

John,
Neither is an ideal machine. 64MB VRAM (and other video card factors) is not sufficient to run all Photoshop features. But the G5 may also need a video card upgrade (check Adobe's list of appropriate cards), which may or not be practical. And more and more apps are being developed for Intel only, so you are buying dated technology either way.
I'd be looking into a more capable Intel machine, either second-hand, refurbished, or as a lease (if for business).
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