------ Forwarded Message From: Thomas J. Lane <tommylane at earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 17:01:01 -0400 To: "G4 at lists.themacintoshguy" <G4 at lists.themacintoshguy.com> Subject: Re: [G4] PowerMacs 2003 question I own a 1 gig MDD machine and I really like it. The main advantage over the iMac 17 inch 1 gig is expandability. You can put in other video cards, other pci cards such as pro tools digi001, 3 more internal hard drives and another optical drive. It is also somewhat faster then the iMac according to the latest Macworld magazine review that I recently read. I'm happy with my purchase. Tom Oh, I also feel that runs fairly quietly. No louder than my old Yikes 350mhz G4 PCI Graphics. > > I am thinking of upgrading from a slot-loading iMac to a PowerMac Mirrored > Drive Doors - the February 2003 1GHz model. > > Two quick questions: > > 1) what's the score with the fan noise now? Apple's publicity claims that > the issue has been addressed and that noise is now minimal. > > 2) how does the PowerMac 1GHz compare with a 17-inch flat-panel iMac in > 'real world' experience? What this question comes down to is, does it make > sense to go for the 1GHz, or does one sees a real difference only with the > dual 1.25GHz? - the computer will be used for web-design and lots of text > editing, so the ability to hook up two displays is a great bonus etc. > > Thanks for any comments, > > Walter > > > > ---------- > G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. > Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the digest. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! > Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital Cameras | > --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! | > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - > http://www.osxfaq.com > ------ End of Forwarded Message