Does my Mac meet criteria for iSight?

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Does my Mac meet criteria for iSight?

I want to buy an iSight cam, but it says I need a 600 mHz G3 or better processor. I have a G4 AGP Graphics tower that has dual 550 mHz processors. Am I missing the mark by 50 mHz or do you think the cam would run OK with the dual processor configuration? I have 1.25 GB of RAM installed and high speed cable. I REALLY want one of these cams, but can't buy one until I find out if it will work on my machine. If it WILL work, will it be slow, choppy or poor video quality? I am ready to buy right now so if I get answers, look out debit card!

G4 Dual 550 Mac OS X (10.4.7) 1.2 GB RAM

G4 Dual 550 Mac OS X (10.4.7) 1.2 GB RAM

Posted on Sep 23, 2006 4:20 PM

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Rj in WI

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Sep 23, 2006 4:41 PM in response to garygg

Hi Garygg:

Offical support information from Apple:

System Requirements:

* Macintosh computer with a 600MHz or faster PowerPC G3 or any PowerPC G4 or G5 processor
* iChat AV software (Included with Mac OS X Panther)
* Mac OS X v10.3 or later
* Broadband Internet connection (128Kbps or faster transfer speeds)

With a 3rd party application called Power Boost, it supports your G4 with an iSight for multi-video chats.

http://www.ecamm.com/mac/powerboost/req.html

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garygg Author

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Oct 4, 2006 9:56 PM in response to garygg

Thanks! Now, I wonder why Apple isn't shipping iSights. Are they dropping this cam right when I was ready to buy one?

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Rj in WI

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Oct 8, 2006 12:11 AM in response to garygg

Hi garygg:

Apple has a date of October for the shipments of iSights. It has to do with the recycling standards implmented in Europe.

The Apple stores and resellers are able to sell what is left in stock. You may want to check those outlets or wait for the updated version

I hope this helps!

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