The PowerMac G5 is Apple's current pro level computer.The Power Mac G5 can have up to four processor cores (the only current PC (that I know of) that can have that many!) 16GB DDR RAM, up to two 500GB HDD's, which hold a terabite. All of the models have a SuperDrive with double-layer support.
The PowerMac has some amazing specs, even for the lower-end system. All models come with a dual-core processor (one has a quad-core, as mentioned.) The processor can have bewteen 2 Ghz and 2.5 Ghz (Steve Jobs said the system would reach 3 Ghz in 2004, but that has not occured.) It has 512 Mb of RAM and a 160GB HDD. All come with a SuperDrive (DVD-RW+DL DVD+RW+DL and CD-RW), one FireWire 800 port, two FireWire 400 ports, four USB 2.0 ports and two USB 1.1 ports (on keyboard.) Note that all of these specs are standard, and can be upgraded.
The Power Mac has a bundle of free software. The 64-bit version of OS X will allow you do everything you have to do! And, it also comes with iLife '06 with GarageBand, iDVD, iMovie HD, iPhoto and iTunes (which is free, and comes in a Windows version.)
The PowerMac also comes with a free keyboard and mouse, but it does not come with a monoter. The obvous choice would be the line of Apple Cinema Display's, but these cost lots too.
But, with all of these things in mind, is now really the right time to buy? Apple is making a move to Intel processors, and this will probably affect the PowerMac line very soon...
In short, the PowerMac G5 is one of the best workstation computers on the market today. Jump the whole dual-core craze and go strait to a quad-core. Sure, it may cost abit more, but you will feel the difference in preformance and speed. But, if you don't have the money, go for the iMac Core Duo.
Pricing:
PowerMac G5
Dual 2.0 Ghz, PowerPC G5: $3200
Dual 2.3 Ghz PowerPC G5: $4000
Quad 2.5 Ghz PowerPC G5 $5300
Well, you will need a moniter too:
Apple Cinema Display's:
20 inch Cinema Display: $1,250
23 inch Cinema Display HD: $2,100
30 inch Cinema Display HD: $4000
By link_the_windwaker Tommorow: MacBook Pro
At Macworld in 2006, Apple relesed the iMac Core Duo (reffered to as the "iMac in this article.) The iMac had dual core processors (up to 2ghz per core (i think)), 160gb or 250gb hard drives, four USB ports (two 2.0 ports at the back, two 1.1 on the keyboard.) One FireWire 400 port is also at the back. It comes pre-installed with iLife 2006 and OSX Tiger.
The iMac is probably one of the best systems at the below $2000 price point. The dual core 1.83 ghz processor, and ethernet and wireless ready, will mean that you can use it on most networks, wired and wireless. It also has Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Echanced Data Rate.)
The iMac is also an excellent entertainment system, housing a video out port, a CD-RW\DVD-RW drive and Front Row (an interface for the entertaiment parts of the system.) With an additinal digital TV adaptor, you can watch and record TV on your iMac. It also comes with a free Apple Remote.
The unit is also network ready, with wireless compatability, and wired networking built-in.
Some other features of the iMac Core Duo are: A built-in iSight camera, Free Apple keyboard and mouse and all Intel based Mac's ship with iLife 2006 (with iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb and Garageband.)
The iMac Core Duo is one of the best Apple desktops on the market at the moment. Priced at a very affordable point, and coming with alot of freebies, the Core Duo is a bargan in itself! If you have the money though, get the PowerMac G5, with a dual or quad core processor. But, it costs $4450 for the dual core model, and a 20 inch Cinema Display.
Pricing (In Australian dollars:)
17 inch, 1.8ghz, 160gb HDD model: $2000
20 inch, 2.0ghz, 250 gb HDD model: $2600
By link_the_windwaker Tommorow: The PowerMac G5 Quad
Sorry, but I have cancelled the "History of Mp3 players."
Reveiw of Apple iMac Core Duo
Sorry, but one of my posts was deleted. It was Apple iPod Nano vs Creative Zen MicroPhoto. Sorry, but it was probably deleted due to a rouge Blogger server.
Thanks to Brian Kendig for the image of the ShuffleNote: The name has been changed from Apple iPod Shuffle vs Creative MuVo to Apple iPod Shuffle vs Creative MuVo TX FM. Sorry, but the name MuVo applyies to many mp3 players.
Welcome to the final match in the mp3 wars. Today, the unique iPod Shuffle will be up against Creative's MuVo TX FM. Both players are small and cheap, but will the iPod's lack of a screen lose it this battle? Find out!
Round One: FeaturesThis is one of the Shuffle's weak points. The Shuffle's only feature is the swich on the back! It lets you change it from shuffle-playlist-off. The MuVo, meanwhile, has FM tuning, voice recording and a screen. It is in black and white, but that is better then nothing. The MuVo also has an equliser. Both of them can be used as a USB flash device.
Scores: Apple iPod Shuffe: C Creative Labs MuVo: B+
Round Two: User Friendliness
Now, this is one of the MuVo's weak points! The iPod has easy navigation and volume control, even without a screen. It's circular control looks easy to navigate. The MuVo button's meanwhile, look small, including the all-impotaint play-pause button. So far, this is the MuVo's only weak point.
Scores: Apple iPod Shuffe: A Creative Labs MuVo: B-
Round Three: Storage Capacities
Both player's are evenly mached here. The Shuffle has a 512mb capacity and a 1gb capacity. The MuVo meanwhile is avalable in 128mb, 256mb, 512mb and 1gb. I am gessing that the MuVo's firmware will be larger then the Shuffle.
Scores: Apple iPod Shuffe: A Creative Labs MuVo: A
And the Winner is:
It is a tie. Both players are good and do their job. If you want a cooler, more user-friendly player go for the Shuffle. If you want a player that has lots of features go for the MuVo.
Round One:
Scores: Apple iPod Shuffe: C Creative Labs MuVo: B+
Round Two:
Scores: Apple iPod Shuffe: A Creative Labs MuVo: B-
Round Three:
Scores: Apple iPod Shuffe: A Creative Labs MuVo: A
Final Score:
Scores: Apple iPod Shuffe: A- Creative Labs MuVo: A-
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Tommorow: History of mp3 players
