Any want to sell their G5 desktop to me?

[jjoan]

We're tearing into a Final Cut Pro project and need to replace the G4 with a G5. I think I need to get the 2.3 GHz. My stomach is churning to shell out the bucks. The used ones are so tempting on eBay.

[kelly]

http://www.lowendmac.com/ppc/g5deals.html

[gunug]

There are some at Pricewatch:

http://www.pricewatch.com/computer_systems...le/327686-1.htm

I didn't check the price against the other place mentioned.  I'm pretty sure the above are "new" and if you can settle for used this is a good place:

http://www.midwestmac.com/page26.html  

I think $975 isn't a bad price for a 1.6GHz; I have bought things from Midwest MAC before and found them to be a good source.

[jjoan]

I think I found what I need at Powermax via Lowendmac (thanks Kelly).  Now we're trying to decide between three models. They have a great selection of refurbished machines, meaning we can still get the three year applecare warranty. We have to get a dual processer, but then there are dual core, blah blah blah that I don't understand, so my friend the video editor guru is on the phone with them now to finalize the decision. Thank you for all the advice!, I wish I would have asked earlier today.

[jjoan]

You can tell that I was feeling squeamish, my heading was "any want to sell" instead of "anyone want to sell".

Update: We ordered a 20" iMac with 2 GB ram, and the 256 video card. After talking with the expert at Powermax, we decided that the iMac would be the best value.

Whew! Now all I have to worry about is the bill!

Thank you again.

Joan

[Parker]

refurb directly from apple

why don't you just go with a Core Duo?

Take care y'all,
parker

[jjoan]

Money. By the time I added the RAM the refurb cost more. Plus my display is crummy (good 4.5 years ago, a flat screen SONY CRT that weighs a ton), and I'll get a 20" LCD on the iMac.

[kelly]

Sounds like a smart move Joan.

[gunug]

I'd like to know how your purchase works out!  I'm convinced that G5's are a better way to go for myself; if I can ever afford to go beyond my 400MHz G4!

[jjoan]

The iMac arrived Friday. Now I'm waiting for my Final Cut Studio 5.1 upgrade install disk to arrive. Apple will update FCP 4 or 4.5 to Version 5 for $199., however one must MAIL the original install disks to Apple and then WAIT for the new disk. It's all a lesson in patience. Right now I'm enjoying the iMac until I have to sign it over to the DVD crew. When they are through shooting and editing three titles I get to have it back as my personal computer. Right now I'm enjoying the speed and the lovely display. I set it up in about five minutes.