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Q: iMac G5

I have always wanted a pre intel iMac. I found one today locally for 65 dollars. I am really just wanting to play around with it nothing else. But the thought of getting online with it does sound fun. I don't have dial up or a land line. I have internet through my local cable company. Could I use this with the G5? The G5 would actually be newer than the old XP machine I am running now. Is there anything else I should know before I pull the trigger on this machine?

 

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Posted on Jul 21, 2013 3:20 PM

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Q: iMac G5

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  • by MichelPM,Helpful

    MichelPM MichelPM Jul 21, 2013 5:10 PM in response to kj4unx
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    Jul 21, 2013 5:10 PM in response to kj4unx

    If you aren't using a Mac, now, be advice that this iMac is a older PowerPC Mac.

    Do you have the specs on this iMac G5?

    These types of Macs are obsolete technology, now.

    The highest OS X version possible on PowerPC Macs is OS X 10,5.8 Leopard.

    OS X 10,5.8 is the end of line for OS X versions.

    Also, There is no longer any support for Adobe Flash Player either.

    The current OS X version is OS X 10,8 Mountain Lion and OS X 10,9 Mavericks is right around the corner.

    So, the OS X version on these PowerMacs is quite old.

    Also, web video is an issue on these older Macs, too!

    Getting online either by Ethetnet or Wireless isn't an issue for this model Mac.

    It can be easily done.

    Why is it only $65 dollars.

    I would be wary.

    These are 6-7 year old Macs. If anything isn't working well on this Mac, getting it repaired could be difficult and expensive as Apple no longer services these old Macs any longer. Parts like the screen,  logic board, CPU or GPU maybe hard to come by.

    Find out about its condition beforehand and, if it's possible try the machine out before you buy.

    I am curious, why not research and purchase a newer Intel Mac?

    These would be more up to date. 2007 Intel Mac models and higher can run the latest OS X versions and are still supported by Apple.

    Plus, Intel Macs can more easily run both Mac OS X and Windows operating systems.

  • by kj4unx,

    kj4unx kj4unx Jul 21, 2013 5:41 PM in response to MichelPM
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    Jul 21, 2013 5:41 PM in response to MichelPM

    MichelPM, I did have the specs but I deleted them a little bit ago by accident. From what I remember it was 1.8ghz and 512. It does work. The guy that has it said that he gave a woman 65 for it. So she coupld get some school supplies for her son. But anyway I believe I will take your advice and just look  for a intel imac. That maybe a lot easier on a apple noob. Although I do have a iPad 2.

     

     

    thanks

    kj4unx

  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles Jul 23, 2013 10:33 AM in response to kj4unx
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    Jul 23, 2013 10:33 AM in response to kj4unx

    Look at the mac mini. 

     

    It's the best deal.

     

    Robert

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Jul 23, 2013 3:14 PM in response to rccharles
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    Jul 23, 2013 3:14 PM in response to rccharles

    It's not a great deal when you figure in the costs of a monitor, keyboard, mouse and possible external optical drive and external speakers.