[X4U] Guesses on G4 lifespan?

[Richard Gilmore]

Will there be a price drop on the PPC Macs now that the Intels are out?


On 11/1/06 1:45 PM, "net kat" <netkat at comcast.net> wrote:

> OK..we all know that Macs can remain in service for decades, but what I mean
> by "lifespan" was:
> 
> "How long will apple continue to SELL G4-powered Macs."
> 
> based on what I've heard and read, I don't know if they want to flush away all
> PPC macs as soon as they can, or do it gradually.
> 
> some 'ware won't run on intel-based Macs..and so one might want to snag an
> extra one before they're dinosaurs
> 
> 
> 
> On Jan 11, 2006, at 12:37 PM, Mark Des Cotes wrote:
> 
>> 
>> What do you mean by "useful operation" I have an iMac DV (1999), a PowerBook
>> 1400cs, (1997), a PowerMac 7200 (1995) and an old Centris 610 (1993) that are
>> all still useful in their own way. I also have an Macintosh SE that's been
>> converted into a fishbowl and I suspect the fish find it quite useful. I
>> admit that last one doesn't really count as far as your statement goes but it
>> just goes to show you that there's always a use for an old Mac.
>>  
> 
> 
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