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Kent Pribbernow
04-27-2005, 04:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.apple.com/powermac/' target='_blank'>http://www.apple.com/powermac/</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Apple® today unveiled the fastest, most powerful Power Mac® G5 desktop line ever, featuring dual 64-bit PowerPC G5 processors running up to 2.7 GHz and including Mac OS® X version 10.4 “Tiger,” the world’s most advanced operating system. The new Power Mac G5 line delivers higher performance graphics options with more memory and built-in support for Apple’s breakthrough 30-inch Cinema HD Display on the 2.7 GHz model. The new line also includes larger hard drives, a faster 16X SuperDrive™ with double-layer support and 512MB of memory across the line."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/indexfamily06232003.jpg" /><br /><br />The PowerMac lines gets a tasty speed bump, and dual processors! It's important to note, however, that the single-processor base model hasn't gone away. Apple is still listing it for $1499. Other than that, the new models look like a great value. I'm thinking of switching to a PowerMac for my web design work. Either that or a 20" G5 iMac. Which is the better value?

Gary Sheynkman
04-27-2005, 07:34 PM
i love press releases...


isnt it ALWAYS the most powerful thing yet...or it wont be introduced because the current thing is better?

lol...always found the obvious redundancy funny

klinux
04-28-2005, 03:04 AM
I'd say G5 iMac is a better value.

Most of the Mac fanatics seem very disappointed with this release and pointed out the rev A PM represent the best value. Personally, if I had to get the PM (for its expandability) I would try to look for a refurb or on eBay to maximize the value.

David Horn
04-28-2005, 11:56 AM
I feel that for the sort of price Apple sells these things for, 512MB RAM is too little. My base spec laptop came with 512, and most nowadays can be expected to ship with 1GB RAM.

Hell, even my desktop PC (used for general apps, gaming, and a bit of video editing) has 1.5GB, although admittedly the extra .5GB was an extra RAM module I ordered inadvertently!

These super-duper machines should have 2GB as a minimum.