Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Have an iMac G5, bought in mid 2006. Local Apple store says no further upgrade possible. Doesn't Apple take trade-ins toward a new computer? Stuck with it? Unfair! Can't upgrade browser, etc. What do I do with it?????

Have an iMac G5, bought in mid 2006. Local Apple store says no further upgrade possible. Doesn't Apple take trade-ins toward a new computer? Stuck with it? Unfair! Can't upgrade browser, etc. Can't add new graphics software, etc. What do I do with it?????

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Nov 30, 2012 10:25 AM

Reply
15 replies

Nov 30, 2012 10:38 AM in response to Allan Eckert

What do I expect?? Apple to be more accommodating! They make a great computer, but they need to have better deals. What happens if I buy another one? Stuck with that one too? Besides who would REALLY want to buy this one, since you say, 6 years is "eons?" Things need to change! People buy cars and they can be traded in toward newer ones. Why can't computers be traded in? For example, Apple, and other computer companies, need to set things up with local computer stores, where this would be possible. They do call themselves "show rooms," after all. It's ridiculous to pay good money for a computer of ANY kind, and have it become obsolete in such a short amount of time and no REAL means of upgrading, once you've done everything possible. In such an age, where technology runs EVERYTHING now, this process NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED!

Dec 2, 2012 9:13 AM in response to singingdiva

It has been noted that whenever someone asks the question "Why don't they...?" the answer is always "Money."


If your expectations of the computer have changed so that it no longer meets your needs, sell it and buy a new one.


If you don't like the way the process works, start your own computer recycling/repurchase business. I'll be interested in seeing how quickly you go broke. Or do you just want someone else to do it so you can reap the benefit?

Dec 5, 2012 5:27 AM in response to singingdiva

Apples are not upgradeable except for adding additional RAM and upgrading the OS-up to a point. Everything else, i.e., video cards, etc. are not upgradable and have never been since I bought my first one during the late 90s. This is well known. Apple doesn't take trade ins but I'm not sure of the Windows computers. I believe, but not sure, Apple did take computers, at one time, for salvaging by other companies. Again, I'm not sure about this. If you want an upgradable Apple, buy the pro and then you can add acceptable video cards, HDs, etc. Or, make a Windows machine. Other then that buy a new one.

Dec 6, 2012 10:39 AM in response to singingdiva

All your questions have been answered singingdiva


Doesn't Apple take trade-ins toward a new computer?


http://www.apple.com/recycling/gift-card/


Stuck with it?


As much as anything else.


Can't upgrade browser, etc. Can't add new graphics software, etc


Software improvements require hardware improvements. It's been that way since the ENIAC.


Unfair!


User uploaded file


What do I do with it?????


Answered.


This forum is for technical support questions and answers. Mark one of yours "solved" and move on.

Have an iMac G5, bought in mid 2006. Local Apple store says no further upgrade possible. Doesn't Apple take trade-ins toward a new computer? Stuck with it? Unfair! Can't upgrade browser, etc. What do I do with it?????

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.