[G4] upgrade suggestions plus

[nagable at comcast.net]

IMHO:

Cable is faster than DSL

Direct connect via Ethernet cable (CAT 5 or higher) is faster than wireless.

Wireless is backward compatible (i.e., 802.11g or b will run on an 802.11n router).

You could upgrade the SuperDrive if you wanted to for about $50., but i don't think it's necessary.

Intel Duo Core processors are MUCH faster than G4s.

Any contrasting opinions?

Nate


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: rcbuitron at speakeasy.net
> I've noted some of the posts regarding G4s and upgrading, so I have a couple of 
> questions as to what some of you on the list might suggest or recommend.
> 
> I have a PowerMac G4 (model 3,6 - the one with the mirror drives), 1.25 GHz, 2GB 
> RAM (max), a PCI ACard (scsi),4 internal HDs (40, 60, 300, & 300), and the 
> original superdrive (Pioneer 105). I have 800 firewire and USB, built-in 
> ethernet, but do not have airport or bluetooth.
> 
> I plan to buy a MacPro in 3 months and keep the G4 as back up. I want to go 
> wireless for Internet and network. Presently I have DSL. What do I need to 
> upgrade on the G4 to go wireless with Apple's latest Airport Extreme 802.11n*? 
> Will the 802.11n work with previous generations? What would be the best airport 
> card to install in the G4 to network with the new MacPro? Is there an 
> ecnomically lower cost solution out there, since I'm saving up for the MacPro? 
> 
> Does anyone have preference of ISP such as cable vs. phone company? I have 
> Comcast for cable only and am considering a move to another ISP.
> 
> FYI: I do a lot of photography, graphics, and web.
> 
> Thanks for your time,
> Rob
> 
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