Apple Power Macintosh G4 Base

Pros: Huge memory, quick speed
Cons: Only USB, high price for connecting old equipment

I upgraded my old MAC clone to the G4 this year. I run a small network of 8 computers off of it. I also run multimedia over 2 tv sets, do online work and various class applications. My tech guys tried to push me into connecting more with their network...

Pros: Fast, sleek, and very cool
Cons: Skimpy on details, like speaker, keyboard, & mouse

I have been a Mac user for about 15 years, and although I still use my G3, recently bought a G4 dual processor Power Mac for more demanding video and graphic applications.

I opted to add an additional 128 RAM to the existing 256, and got the...

Pros: Speed, User friendly.
Cons: No 3 1/2" floppy drive

I am a graphic coordinator for a flexible packaging company. I recently upgraded to a Power Mac G-4 400mhz, 10gig hard drive.
Naturally none of the IT guys in the plant wanted anything to do with a "MAC". I had to install a scsi card to...

Pros: Beauty, elegance, speed, stability
Cons: lack of power button

Okay, I got my base G4 in September, and it has so far, it has been a screamer. But I must confess...you could'nt give me a PC, as I am a 15 year Apple fanatic. BUT, I think that wouldn't bias me too awful bad. If the PC has a good, solid product, I...

Pros: Super fast Large Storage capacity
Cons: High Price

This computer is insanely fast and powerful. The new 500mhz model is out now. This thing is considered a supercomputer by the government and can't be sold to some foreign countries. It can do 1 billion floating point calculations per second. If you are a...

Pros: Great computer, Rus well, and uses little ram
Cons: Small Hard drive

This is a great machine with huge speed, and versatility. i have xwindows on it, and it loads faster than windows on friends dell with 1ghz. this is the best machine, and i cant wait untill OSX comes out it is based on unix, and will only make the macs...

Pros: Inexpensive professional quality.
Cons: Quirky USB connectors

I got the G4 base system for a video project, just when it came out. With Apples Final Cut Pro software, this was truly a plug and play affair. I did have to sort out some system extensions for my foreign-language operating system (Mac 9.0.4) and the...

Pros: fast speed, excellent sound quality, great expansion possibilities, etc
Cons: Macintosh

I hate Macintosh computers, but i can't hate this one. It's too good. This computer has dual 400 MegaHertz processors and at least 64 MB of Ram. Also, this computer has an amazing design feature, it has no internal fan. Yes, like all Mac computers,...

Pros: superfast, slick, stable machine
Cons: not fond of the CD drive open/close

My first time using the PowerMac G4 was at CompUSA here in Columbus, OH. The demo model is a 350mhz with 64MB of RAM. Now i was sure that the 450 would scream, but i still had reserves about the 350. I got to run photoshop on the 350mhz and it absolutely...

Pros: Ease of use and powerful
Cons: not enough usb ports built in

The G4 operates quickly and is easy to use. Conflicts in software are relatively easy to resolve. If you don't want to worry about computer language, then this is your type of machine. Store file with ease and find files quickly. The G4 has few problems...

Pros: Great computer for the multimedia professional or enthusiast
Cons: Not great for web browsing (slow)

Why:
I've always loved Apple. Even in their days of doldrums. Back when they were as beige as others. I upgraded my old 8500 for the new Multiprocessor G4. I wanted a machine that is easy to edit Digital Video and has the support of the industry and...

Pros: Speed, Cache (social, not L2), ease of upgrading
Cons: No fast SCSI.

It was simple why I purchased the G4 500 Mhz. I use a very customzied AI solution that uses FileMaker Pro and MS Word to write automotive product books.

Some of the Filemaker Pro calculations are pages long; these calculations compile the...

Pros: Fast, very fast. Easy to expand. Cool looking on your desk!
Cons: Lame Keyboard and mouse (these things no longer exist, but the new keyboard, although improved, is not great, but the new mouse is awesome!)

I started my computing life on an Apple II Plus, graduated to a IIe, then a Mac Classic, then a 7100, then an 81/110 Radius Clone, but as a web/graphic designer, my machine was getting horribly slow...

...enter the G4.

No speed...

Pros: Easy as child's play
Cons: Connection problems

I have yet to get one of my own, but I have full access to one in University. Undertaking a production major in radio advertising and working extensively with Pro Tools, I say the G4 is definitely the one to get. The speed of the G4 is absolutely...

Pros: Very fast performance, easy setup, great case design
Cons: Not much software included

I had been waiting in suspense for over a week when it finally arrived, my new college computer system, a Power Mac G4.

After unpacking the G4, I was amazed at how easily the case opened up. Just pulling up the handle on the side lets it swing...