Pros: Speed and Reliability Cons: Generally the limits of Mac OS
I'll say this right at the beginning, I'm an Apple Fan and always have been. I've seen the company through the good times and bad. So yes I am biased, but I will attempt to put as many biases behind me when writing this review. I also attempt to write...
Pros: Fast fast fast, expandable, mighty Cons: Needs something done about CD
The new platinum-and-white G4's from Apple are scorching fast machines, with huge capacity for RAM and hard drive expansion and a stunning industrial design. There were a few missteps in the design, but overall the machine sets a new standard for speed,...
Pros: Fast machine Cons: Had to buy additional equip, lack of software
First let me state my bias up front, I am a Mac bigot. We have Macs and Window machines at home, and I would much prefer working on a Mac any day of the week. I got my first Macintosh in 1988, it was the then brand new Macintosh II.
Pros: FAST!; Ease of use; easy access to innards; stable Cons: The mouse... 'nuff said.
The G4 I use is at work. I work in prepress, which is the step between the Art Department (all Mac of course) and the press, which involves output of film, platemaking, proofing, etc. The core of the prepress department is a $150,000 Scitex Dolev...
Beyond all shadow of a doubt, The 350 MHz model of the Power Macintosh G4, formerly 400 MHz, is for the person who needs the latest Mac, but doesn't have the $3,500+ to build his/her dream Mac.
Pros: speed, ease of usage, memory Cons: durability, reliability
I had some doubts about buying the computer initially. However, one day my friend (who owns the computer) convinced me to buy it so I did. When my friends had doubts, I brought my computer over to their house one day to show what this machine can do....
When Steve Job revealed the PowerMac G4 Cube at the MacWorld, some diehard fans instantly loved the appliance-look, while others hated it. Having a chance to talk with many attendants, I received many input which helped me make a decision to purchase...
Pros: Very user friendly, pretty efficient, good DVD playback. Cons: Doesn't have a decent writing program installed, and often times has problems manipulating memory.
Macintosh computers have always been easier to use than PC's. They have always been user friendly and it's usually a piece of cake to get in and out of programs. Not only that, but the Mac G4 is pretty efficient and fast, even for a base model. I...
I bought this computer to replace my 5 year old 6200CD. Boy is it fast! 128 Megabytes of RAM, 10 gigabyte hard drive, 400 MHz processor, the only thing better would be 450MHZ! I can do so much at one time. I can have three or four or more programs...
Pros: Fast, easy to upgrade. Cons: Wordprocessing and other basic applications run somewhat slower.
People seem to confuse the computer with its given operating system. People say that an Apple computer is bad, because it doesn't run as many games as windows. The truth is, the OS has nothing to do with the system itself. So with that in mind, let me...
Having worked once for an Apple Competitor (back when the Mac OS was fair game), I bring what may be something of a different perspective to the party. But first, a preface: I'm guessing that you've already done some homework on the G4 boxes. In fact,...
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...
Pros: It is a great machine for OS X. Cons: It's still a mac.
Dual Heads! Mac OS X will offer support (finally) for SMP (Symmetric Multi-processing...) These are the rigs that can take advantage of it.... I am a BIG fan of OS X, and personally saw a 350 MHZ Powerbook with 64 MB and OS X Beta WAX a PIII 700...
Pros: Fast, powerful, efficient, worth your money, good for your business because it gets the job done, whatever the job may be. Cons: Not for people who just want to surf the internet.
I paid cash up front for my PowerMac G4. I have to say it was worth every
penny ($1800). My G4 is 350 megahertz with 192 megs of RAM, 10 Gig hard drive and a DVD player.
I use Photoshop 5, Illustrator 8, Flash 4 on my machine, and Quark plus...
Pros: Very quick speed, excellent graphics Cons: not compatible with some businesses and games and may be a tiny bit expensive
This computer is probably the best computer I know of. The G4 processor is around 2.3 - 2.5 times as fast than the fastest PC processor I know of (the AMD Athlon). The G4 processor is very good with graphics and from what I've read it runs up to 6 times...
Pros: Speed, ease of use, and overall package. Cons: Some hardware problems.
When buying this computer, I wanted the most for my money and I must say that I got what I paid for. I purchased a bit more RAM (128) than what came with the machine, and I opted for the DVD drive. The RAM has worked perfectly since I got the computer,...
Pros: Fast and beautiful - the Lamborghini of computers. Cons: Like a Lamborghini, be prepared to spend a lot more than you thought.
There is no question this is an outstanding computer. It is faster than any pentium, and comes with a dvd drive. And of course there are all the other features of a high end computer - a huge hard drive and superb graphics for example. What the average...
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, solid, affordable pro product Cons: Skimpy included RAM, HD, no legacy ports
I have been an Apple fan for a long time. It was with great pain that I assembled a PC three years ago when Apple seemed to be burying itself under incompetent management. The horror of dealing with Windows on a daily basis prompted me to return to the...
Pros: Speed, Stability, and Style to boot Cons: Mouse it ships with is better suited ot the consumer iMac line of products
There is much hype surrounding the Power Macintosh G4, both positive and negative. I will not bother to comment on all of that, instead I will share with you my experience after having my G4/450 for about 3 months now. People don't have a tendency to...
Pros: speed, expandibility Cons: keyboard and mouse comfort sacrificed for style
I decided to purchase a 450 MHz G4 because I wanted a powerful computer for graphics, number crunching, and everyday applications like word processing. The G4 has proven to be an awesome computer: applications open in a flash (barely see Photoshop's...
Pros: Commenting on "Don't Do It" Opinion Cons: None
Dear "xpert3d",
I am going to analyze your epinion about the Apple Macintosh G4 system. Well, first off, it isn't really an opinion but actually an Apple bashing, Microsoft conformity, gamer-sided, biased opinion.
Pros: -Faster than a G3.
-Great for graphics.
-Easy to use.
Cons: -Games come out later for Macs
-Pricier than a PC.
Where to start, where to start. Let's see....it looks gorgeous if I could wear it I would. The mouse looks and works great, it's a laser mouse so it never sticks! The keyboard looks smaller than a PC keyboard. The setup is still the same but they...
Pros: Speedy processor, EXPANSION, did I say this machine was fast? Cons: no floppy drive, no serial ports, a little expensive
The new G4 500 is an excellent machine in virtually every regard. First and foremost, it is a super fast machine running at 500 mhz. Don't let that number fool you though. You may be saying to yourself, I see 800 mhz+ chips in PCs! However, even an...
Pros: Ease of use, speed, look, style Cons: Not as compatible as IBM PCs are
As an avid IBM compatible PC user, I was very cautious when venturing out to buy this new Apple computer. While this thing looks great, I wondered how it would perform, and if it could actually do all the tasks that my PC could do.
Pros: Fast, upgradable, easy to use and maintain. Cons: Unstable OS, and quirky hardware.
I purchased my G4 because I needed a good Photoshop machine, and because Macintosh is the standard platform used by the photographers I work with. After pricing out equally spec'd mid-range PCs, I found that Macs were within 10% of the same price, so...
Pros: Zip drive, cool design Cons: slow, crashes, no floppy drive, uncomfortable mouse way to expensive.
Apple has a history for putting out wierd computers. One of their best sellers, the iMac was the reason that I now only buy windows machines. Apples claim that they are fast, yet why have I not noticed it? They claim they built the first personal...
When I came to school this year, I decided I deserved a nice computer seeing I spend the great majority of my time at Williams College in front of my computer. I have always been a Mac user and think that the ease of use of a Mac is worth the extra...
Got my new G4 466 two weeks ago, and it's wonderful. The case design is fantastic. A side panel swings down on a hinge, and the PCI slots and processor are on the flat surface that has swung down.
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: fast, stylish, powerful Cons: connectivity with older hardware
The new G4 takes Apple's style revolution one step further -- applying the innovative designs that made the iMac a must for dorm rooms, the G4 is a sleek addition to the most professional desktop.
Pros: Fast graphics, decent price, nice colors Cons: no standard AV I/O, proprietary bus system
OK. Yall might bash me for writing this but oh well. This new system is definitely pretty and has the sleekest unpacking setup I have ever set up. But this is where it rather ends. If you leave the system alone and not try to make it do all the things a...
Pros: The best personal machine out there. Cons: NONE
My company purchases many different machines for our tasks at hand. From PDA's to Application servers so I have to use all flavors of machines. So having said that ask me what I have in my office... A 533MHz Power Mac G4.
This handles all my...
Pros: Good for graphics work Cons: Poor for anything else - including standard end-user functions
Let me start off by saying that even though I primarily use an IBM compatable, and am a tried and true DOS/Windows user, I do have experience with Mac. I use Mac computers almost every day, ranging from the 10 year old monochromatic machines all the way...
Pros: Great design, reliable, easy to configure and use Cons: Price, drawbacks of the aging Mac OS
I have been a user of Macintosh and Windows based PCs for many years now. I am proficient with either, but I will always choose a Mac over a PC because it is easier to use and I find that I have always been more productive in a Macintosh environment....
Pros: Fast, Easy, user friendly OS. Cons: Not capable of properly running some of the more popular software titles.
I have recently spent many a weary hour arguing with firends over the "Apple Vs. PC" theory. In my opinion Apple has done a bang up job with the hardware and architecture of the G4. It is a fast computer with good hardware. But there is one...
Pros: Fast, enhanced power management, new USB technology, easily to install cards and RAM Cons: May be too fast, DVD is still a bit off
I put my money down on a new iMac DV Special Edition. Lucky for me they were on backorder. In that time, Apple adjusted and realigned (once again) their G4 line. I realized that it was just too good a deal to pass up. I cancelled my iMac and plunked down...
There is one important thing to know if you're thinking of buying one of the new G4's. According to some very smart folks at Macintouch.com, the first one to be released -- the 400mhz model -- is really a G4 chip stuck into an overall computer...
Pros: Computing power Cons: cost of apple's machines
The new power macintosh g4 computer is truly powerful. I only purchased the entry level version and it smokes my Pentium three five hundred megahertz. I have both equipped with 128 megabytes of ram. I did my own test of processing power and I used a...
Pros: speed, design, expandability Cons: lack of support for legacy devices
The Power Mac G4 sets a new standard for desktop computers. With its stylish graphite-and-ice design, its awesome speed, its rich multimedia capabilities, and its easy expandability, it's a top choice for design professionals, gamers, and home users who...
I will preface this review by stating that I am an experienced Wintel/PC user that likes to build and spec my own box from connector to Hard Drive and bios to registry. I was excited to buy...
Pros: Fast! Looks great; Great value Cons: No disk drive, Old System Software, Graphics Card Problems
Fast. That is the word to describe the new line of G4's. The new g4's utilize the new G4 chip (hence the name) to accelerate the computer to unheard of speeds. The performance of my G4 was outstanding: I had never in my life seen graphics so detailed, so...
I volunteer for a local after school program and they recently recieved a donation of a few of these computers for the program. They had them hooked up in the computer room for the kids to use in order to play some of the computer games that we carry....
Pros: speed, dual platform capabilities, storage, excellent multimedia capabilities Cons: no floppy disk drive, few USB connections, poor reboot
Having attended the Maryland Technology Academy during the summer of 1999, I was blown away by the power of the G3. It was so beautiful in its blue casing. I loved the machine and decided I must have one.
Pros: Huge hard drive and RAM, so easy to use and finally upgradable Cons: don't use the zip drive, but i can't take it out
I've been using Macs since I was 7. I've loved Macs since I was 7. A year ago I bought a G3 desktop (before the body changed) and thought it was ok (a huge jump from my Classic II !!). And then my wife and I bought a G4. Wow. The difference still amaze...
I put my money down on a new iMac DV Special Edition. Lucky for me they were on backorder. In that time, Apple adjusted and realigned (once again) their G4 line. I realized that it was just too good a deal to pass up. I cancelled my iMac and plunked down...
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: Beautiful Set-Up, Simplest Interface Ever Cons: Not as compatible with some software as PC's are
This computer, is one of the most brilliant pieces of technology ever designed. It has new software designed to help the user run IBM compatible programs on the Macintosh, thus diminishing the single detrimental factor of the computer. It also is...
Pros: Design, Quality, Easy Software, Processing Speed. Polished solution. Cons: tiny KB with dark keys, single button mouse, cost, slow DVD, no mic input
This is a personal review of my experience purchasing and getting to know this great new Apple g4 733 system. Overall this might be one of the smoothest installations and sweetest systems I have owned. It's not perfect but darn close. I hope this gives...
Pros: Cheap, Powerful, Elegent design Cons: Small mouse
Having recieved my G4 several weeks ago, I have yet to cease being amazed by its power. Megahertz aside, it has has to be one of the most powerful computers out there. at least for math intensive operations. The 400mhz version, while still using G3...
Pros: Bigger, faster, better Cons: Ports don't match the power
I bought the G4 for my work in animation. Apple got ahead of itself when they announced this machine ready to ship last October. Blame who you want, there were not enough machines to fill the orders, and this led to a confusing and minimally explained...
Pros: $1600, Ideal for Video (Graphics, DV, Games) Cons: N/A
Apple's newest desktop creation, the G4. It is proven to be over 2.5 times faster than a Pentium III ! That's unbelievable. $1600, including 64 megs of RAM (which is upgradable to over 1 gig) for your intense graphics, highly accelerated games (ATI...
Pros: Stylish, Easy access to internals, Fast, Huge HD and good starting memory @ 128Mgbyt Cons: Expensive, No frills, OS-9 learning curve
I am a student of web desig when I am not being a chef, and I am ultimately thankful for the G-4. I purchased one from Comp-USA on January 31st 2000. Upon getting it home I was leary to install any software as I was an avid PC user and Windows savvy...
Pros: FAST!!!, Stylin', good price, 4 free upgrades Cons: USB bugs, No SCSI, No old Printer connection
I bought a new G-4 to replace a old 7200 power mac. WOW what a fast computer!!! My old Computer was crashing and freezing up, so I figured it was time.
I got a great price on a 400 MHz they don't make these anymore so I hear. I think the base is now...
Pros: Speed, Apple Tech Support Cons: Limited software
I have been using the G-4 about six months now. As each month passes my opinion of the computer has increased. First it is fast, much faster than a similar speed wintel machine. Second, it is less buggy than a wintel machine. This is especially true...
Pros: Blazing fast speed, ease of use Cons: Still not popular for game developers
Don't let the 400 MHz speed of this Macintosh G4 fool you. Running on the latest Macintosh operating system, the G4 chip is just as fast, if not faster, than the best Pentium 4 computers currently available. The G4 processor is simply more efficient...
Pros: Fast, attractive, many new features Cons: Takes up space, needs adapters for older peripherals
Goofy... No, not the computer, me! I got my G-4 for Christmas and I have been dying to write about it. I wanted to familiarize myself with this big baby before I said anything.
The problem is that, unlike a lot of you, I am not real computer...
Pros: fast relaible easy fun nice exterior design Cons: too expensive
i just recently bought a G4 since i go to design school and it would be much easier to do my work in the privacy of my own home rather than the busy atmosphere of my school's computer lab.
The only problem i encountered with the G4 was the...
Pros: Fast, easy to use Cons: none when compared to a PC clone
G4, the newest thing from apple is so fast and reliable that it will make you think, "How was I ever able to put up with anything else?". G4 uses the state of the art technology to provide the best computing experience to its users. Just how...
Pros: Speed, quality, made by Apple, and features Cons: none that I can see
The G4 is an awesome machine, it uses a state of the art chip... the G4, or the 7500 series. This chip is so innovative and fast because of the design. A normal computer has a processor and memory. The system bus is the path between. Let's say you have a...
Pros: Fast; costs the same as PC if you need power Cons: Mouse that ships only has one button
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stability
My first computer was a PowerMac 7200. That computer was slow and crashy, but that was the norm in Macs during the Dark Years so I didn't worry about it.
Pros: Case design, quality components, feels solid, quiet, looks cool, works great Cons: Too pretty to put under desk
When I got my new Powermac G4 home, I noticed that someone at Apple® spent some time packaging it, a sign of quality. It took only minutes to set up, only 4 wires (power, keyboard, ADC®, and printer). That makes it east to set up, another plus.
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Pros: Incredibly fast, lot's of storage space, stable Cons: The Macintosh OS!
I just bought myself one of these computers and boy do they fly. I used to play some high speed games on my old PIII, but with this new one, the games run at about 2 times faster. This computer is incredible!
Pros: Fast Graphics Machine Cons: Terrible Mouse, Unstable Operating System
I'll preface this review by saying that I have owned both PC's and macs in the past. I use both at home and work, and find each useful for certain projects.
The graphite G4's are fabulous if you are into graphic design or photo manipulation....
Pros: Mac OS/Performance/Chassis Cons: Somewhat Pricey
I didn't want to enter the new millennium with an 80 MHz computer, so I opted on getting a new G4. I purchased my Mac back in 1986, and it still works! (Can you say that about PC's?) I had a 7100/80 before buying this G4, which was a rock solid...
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: blazing-fast speed Cons: where's the software?
Apple Computer has always kept me a satisfied customer. Fourteen years and five computers later, I discovered the G4. What a machine!
Despite my obvious bias as a fervent Mac enthusiast, I must say, the power of the G4 is not to be reckoned...
Pros: super fast, big hard drive, upgradable, good for memory-hogging apps, looks slick and professional Cons: a little pricey
When the computer lab on my college campus upgraded from older mac processors to the then-new G3 systems, I thought all was right with the world at last. Until I saw the graphite case of the super-fast G4s. Never before has a computer been so beautiful...
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: Power and speed Cons: No SCSI Card, have to purchase serperatly
I hope that those of you who read this article take it as seriously as I have taken the advice from others. I use this G4 as a desktop machine and a server. I host 400 users at our school. This includes students and staff. This machine handles it...
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: 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: Great styling, speed, power, value. Cons: No floppy drive.
The Power Mac G4 has the speed and capability to perform pretty much anything you could want. I have read opinions of those that say that Windows machines are better than these new Mac systems based on that the latest PC configuration is a 1.1 GHz...
Pros: Looks cool, fast Cons: Expensive, people hate macs
I knew I needed a new computer. I had to decide if I was going to get another mac or a PC. PCs generally are just a load of trouble. Things stop working randomly, everything requires driver updates and all that stuff, and overall it's just a lot more...
Pros: great looks and processing ability Cons: still a mac
Apple computers are very easy to use and Power Macintosh Base G4's are significant good machines and they look fabulous. There are pros and cons about everything though. You just have to know what you are using this computer for. If you want to run a...
Pros: Blistering speed Cons: Where's the professional mouse?
This machine is by and large the fastest desktop you can buy. In the office, where we do "real work" and don't play games, we can't buy a better machine for Prepress work (Quark, Photoshop, etc). The machines are rock solid and have cut...
Pros: Fast. As in real fast Cons: keyboard is a surefire carpal-tunnel killer; monitor needs its own zipcode
I just got this zippy little machine at work. It makes my G3 seem like a Commodore 64. Absolutely no complaints about the speed. The huge screen is great. Definitely a great machine.
But two little niggly comments. What masochist designed...
It's a dream system - the Power Macintosh G4 Tower. Apple advertises the Motorola/IBM G4 processor as "Pentium crushing". This system comes studded with “anything crushing” specs. There is the MacOS Sytem 9.0, which is the latest...
Pros: The ability to do a gigaflop and the velocity engine Cons: Programs need to be rewritten to use the velocity engine to its full potential
Apple has been leading the way in computer innovations for about a year and a half now, and the G4 does not disappoint. With 128-bit processing power and the ability to do gigaflops, this makes the most powerful computer to date. This computer is so...
Pros: Fast, you can install ram while it's on. Cons: None
This computer has an incredible amount of pros, and no cons. First off, it's processor runs at incredible speeds, and is great for graphic work in photoshop. It's body is designed like the G3, so that you can actually add more ram without turning the...
Pros: speed, power, beautiful to look at Cons: none
The Power Mac G4 is quite simply the greatest computer ever made to run any sort of graphics applications. Its the fastest computer I have ever used. If you puch your computer to the limits in any way, especialy graphically, than you're missing a lot...
Pros: Easy to use. Fast. Beautiful. Cons: Expensive
I've always been a hard core IBM compatible PC man. So when I was given the task of setting up a brand new G4 500mhz with 256 megs of memory, I was a little intimidated. I have never worked on a macitosh and I had no experience with the OS. What I...
Pros: Sleek, sexy case, uses Mac OS Cons: "Mouse"-y puck, flimsy cd door
With a body to die for and a processor touted as a "supercomputer" on a chip, it could be easy to overlook any shortcoming of the G4. After all, the G4 includes state-of-the-art FireWire, USB and an AGP slot. It's easy to get into with its...
Pros: Fast, reliable, expandable, and low-cost for high quality. Cons: very little software included
Apple's latest offering to the personal computing market, the Power Macintosh G4, builds on Apple's current market strategy of form AND function. In a stylish metallic and clear casing, the G4 is probably one of the most impressive looking PCs ever...
Pros: Extremely fast computer that runs the MacOS Cons: High price, slow speed compared to Intel's new chipsets.
It looks nice on the outside, and is easy to gain access to for upgradeing. It is also a nice size compared to the the Mini Towers that are becoming more and more popular among PC's.
The hardware inside of the machine is adequite to most of...
Pros: fast, cheap, cool and overall fantastic Cons: none I can think of
I am using this computer right now and I love it. Not only is the first fun and cool looking computer but it's very powerful. Apple has always been a favorite of mine. Since I first got the SE30 for about $2000-3000, I've have always loved...
Pros: great for graphics and business needs Cons: hard to learn if your a pc person
I have to warn you now that if your a PC person and not into Macs, do your homework FIRST. Now, with that said, I have to say that this apple is by far one of the best investments for a designer in need.
Pros: Easy to use Cons: Should ship with greater RAM
I bought a G4 because we were running 5 unnetworked MACs at work, and our inventory was getting out of hand. We have over 30,000 items on our inventory, and at least that many waiting to get on the list. We have a net change of over 500 items a week, and...
Pros: THE computer for graphic design and video. Cons: unstable; often subpar software
The 500 mhz g4, with 256 MB ram is a nice machine, in every way. Its sleek looks, its speed... wow! Photoshop and final cut pro load really fast, which is normal since these programs where designed for the mac above all. If you work for a design company,...
Pros: OS X, fast, easy to use, can run PC software too Cons: Need VirtualPC to run PC software
I work as a Windows 2000/NT server support person. That means that I troubleshoot server problems every day at work. I play around in the registry comfortably (well, as comfortably as you ever can), I write Perl scripts to do management tasks, I...
The new Power Macintosh G4's are very fast, very reliable, and very inexpensive. For their price, these systems can do it all. The Macintosh G4's are faster than any PC on the market, they just need more games and other software to come out for which to...
Pros: Beautiful to look at, easy to use, beginners become pros. Cons: Everyone knows a guy, who knows a guy, who says get a PC.
Yes folks, I'm in love with Macintosh G4, but it's not a NEW love. I still have my Performa from 1994, my Power 9600 from 1997 and now my brand new G4. I can't bear to part with any of them. When you buy a Mac you don't just have a new computer, you...
Pros: Fast and Stable Cons: Crappy Keyboard and mouse
I've just received my Power Macintosh G4 today at work. I design and maintain 17 Web sites for a medium sized trade publishing company so I use my computer quite strenuously. My previous machine, a 266 Mhz G3, pales in comparison to this new machine....
The G4 500 mhz is the most amazing machine ever.
I think back owning an ibm clone and wonder why in the world I ever put up with such speeds. This amazing 27 gig harddrive is never at a loss for storage or speed. Packed with 256 megs of ram, As a...
I was totally shocked when I learned about the new Apple G4. On paper is seems like one of the most powerful computers available, and you know what? It is! Doing graphic design work on my G4 is a breeze! Photoshop filters are...
Pros: All Around Excellent Machine Cons: Keyboard & Mouse are tough to get used to.
Apple does it again. The PowerMac G4 is all it is cracked up to be and more. High speed, good modem, interfaces that are simple, and a relatively solid operating system. And speaking of speed, this beast is as fast as the highest-end PC products around...
Pros: A new Mac is always good news Cons: A little expensive but worth it
During the last ten years or so, Macintosh computers have done for the
world of graphic design what the net has done to the PC: risen it to a
level beyond anyone's belief. So it's always nice when a new Apple Mac
comes along, since it...
Pros: looks great and is fast Cons: speed could be better
You can't get anything faster at this low of a price. Apple offers great computers at a very low price. The have great costumer service and if anything happens to your computer they will fix the problem with no hassle. This is the second Apple computer...
Pros: Speed & reliability & ease of use Cons: I personally don't care for the cute case design
The Power Macintosh line of computers starting with the G3 models and now with the G4 are an excellent line of computers for both home and professional use. With the G4 the technology is truly at the leading edge. The speed is there along with an ease of...
Pros: Nice design, really fast, much RAM: The computer Cons: You have to buy a separate display
This new computer of Apple is again a beauty. The white and blue design makes the G4 base station so handsome. If you want a real computer buy this one. And the technical is also really great, 733 Mhz, a Superdisk CD-RW, 40 GB HD!! Then you can plug...
Pros: Great design, fast startup, can hold alot of RAM & HD Cons: Small keyboard and mouse
I bought the G4 to replace my original iMac. I needed more RAM (can hold over a GIG of RAM) and a much larger HD (can hold a little over a terabyte!) so the G4 was the natural choice.
Ever since I bought this guy I know what true computing power...
Pros: Fast, Good Looks, Easy to use. Great computer! Cons: Not a PC
In my opinion the G4 Mac is the best apple as of yet. It has a good interface. Fast processing and comes with good software. The worst thing about it is the round mouse that is hard to get used after using a regualar one for many years. The g4 is a...
This machine rocks. It eats G3's for lunch. I just purchased this computer; my first Apple product. I have always used PC's but due to the profession I am in (graphic design), i had to make the switch. This computer is extremely fast at processing...
Pros: Powerful, Fast, Digital Video Editing Cons: none at all
The G4 is the greatest accomplishment that Macintosh has ever made. It is perfect for running advanced programs like Final Cut Pro. It you edit movies on your computer you will like this computer even more. It can handle tasks like rendering special...
My School (Art Center, College of Design--see review) has an entire lab of these spectacular machines available for student use. Let me just say that I have never seen graphics programs run so beautifully. The G4's will handle any file and any task and...
Pros: Great for Graphic Design Cons: Very Poor Internet abilities
Switching over to MAC's from PC and I have found many advantages and many disadvantages to MAC's.
The first disadvantage is not having a right click. This has caused me to have many frustrating moments. Using the right click button on a PC is like...
Pros: price, ease of use, speed, design Cons: none
When I was faced with a sudden decision regarding the purchase of a new computer (my old power pc crashed and burned irreparably) I somewhat impulsively decided to go for the top of the line G4 base just released by Apple. In the months I've owned it,...
Pros: Fast, ability to multi-task, great for graphics, and of course, the cool looking design. Cons: Difficult for users accustomed to a PC, sometimes crashes.
The most striking feature of the Mac G4 is, of course, it's great-looking appearance. Macs are unlike any PC out there and their see-through look has attracted many a PC user. But besides its attractive appeal, Macs are also the industry standard...
Pros: Beauty, ease of use, and SPEED Cons: Faster ones aren't out yet
We will look back at this product in 5 or 10 years and realize we have Steve Jobs to thank for changing the way we live for the better..............again! If it weren't for him, we would still be typing in command codes. This computer literally took...
Pros: Very powerful and beautiful design Cons: None yet
Once again Apple is setting the standard for others to follow in the personal computing world. Although the industrial design didn't change from that of the G3, Apple's choice to change the colors to Silver, clear and white is a beauty in itself. But...
Pros: Its a Mac. Its fast. Cons: Needs more memory
Out of the box and up and running in just minutes. Open the door and drop in some more memory. You really do need more than the standard memory. But hey who thought of putting a door on a computer -- what an insanely great idea.
Then there's the new...
The G4 is one of the best computers apple has made in a long while.This computer is very fast. In fact recent test showed it to be 100 percent faster than the pentium. The features that i liked about this computer was its speed and expandability.its...
Pros: user friendly Cons: we need more like it on the market
The Power Macintosh G4 is one of the fastest on the market. It is very reliable and also very user friendly. I use one at work and it is the best Hardware I've had thus far. It is also pretty reasonable. When we purchased it for our office we paid $1,699...
Pros: The whole package! Cons: Mean Customer Service
In the beginning, Apple Computers Inc. offered a superior line of computers. Then along came the iMac, and like Yahoo!, Apple got popular and lost it's sense of doing it for the customer. They started doing it for the money. Their computers now...
Pros: Speed, Graphics Cons: Cost for the higher models
The Power Macintosh G4 is a great machine. It runs very fast, the startup time for me is less than a minute. The DVD capabilities are very nice, although it looks better on a regular DVD player. DV is a very good feature, even though I don't have a DV...
Pros: Great overall computer. Cons: I wish i had a bigger hard drive now
I ihave owned my G4 for almost a year now. As soon as i heard that the G4 was available for sale I bought one immediately. Before I had my G4 i used a Power Mac 6100 CD. Now that is a big leap up. Going from a 66mhz machine to a 400mhz G4 was...
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: Super fast, easy to use, and fun to play with. Cons: It's a young Mac in a PC world
I love this thing. I have had my G4 for about 4 months now and there is literally nothing to complain about. The optical mouse has great precision and is even fun to use. My main use of the G4 is greatly focused around video games and school work. And...
Pros: colors, desktop, memory Cons: no floppy drive
For IBM, Dell, or perhaps "anti"- Mac users, this computer is the answer. First, the look. The colors allow consumers to customize the computer to fit their tastes. This makes the users feel as though the computer reflects their own particular...
Pros: Speed, Reliability, USB, Firewire Cons: Lack of software that will run on a mac
Let me tell you all a little about the new G4. My friend ordered one a few months back for $20000. Just out of curiousity, I wanted to see what such an expensive computer could do, so while he went on vacation, I decided to play a little house-sitting...
Pros: Fast, enough power and space Cons: nothing that I noticed
The G4 is the next step that macintosh has made to catch up with the competition. It's a great system that can handle running advanced programs such as the "final cut pro". If your one of those people who enjoys manipulating movies, this...
Pros: Blazing fast, beautiful to behold Cons: None
I just purchased an Apple PowerMacintosh G4/400. This machine is the most amazingly fast computer I have ever had the privilege to sit down with. My first processor smoking task (or so I thought) was to scan a 300MB image into Photoshop and then do a...
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: 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: Great internet, graphics, speed ect. Cons: Customer Support.
The hottest name in personal computers (Apple), and one of the best computers they have ever made(the G4). I have used and loved this computer, it's affordable, sleek and attractive.
The business: Apple Computers is one of the most...
Pros: It's a mac! Fast! Easy to access the "inards." Cons: Hate the keyboard! Hate the mouse!
My area of knowledge with this computer is based on using it on a daily basis for graphic applications. The G4 is the best mac I've used. It's fast! (especially when working with huge images files and software like Photoshop and Illustrator.) It's a real...
Pros: Looks interesting on the outside Cons: Slow and has few uses
Well, I heard from most of my friends that all macs were pretty bad overall, but I never listened to them. I had heard from a few select people that it was very powerful. I decided to give it a try, even though it was much more expensive than my most...
Pros: Very upgradeable, fast, nice looking case Cons: not much faster than the last G4, no manual CD eject, L3 cache
The G4 733 is an incredible machine. Speed, looks, expandability, its all there. It has 4 PCI slots which will it viable with the quickly evolving connections. 3 RAM slots that can hold up to 1.5 Gigs of Ram keeps things moving quickly. The 133MHZ...
Pros: The G4 is a true "Super Computer." Cons: 128 megabytes of RAM is a joke.
As soon as I brougth my new G4 home I ripped it out of the box and imiedietly plugged it in. I've been a Mac user since 1993 and this is by far the best computer ever have come out of Cupertino.
My new Mac came with all the essentials. iMovie, for...
Pros: speed, expamdibility, graphic capabilities Cons: not enough software
Major upgrade from my other macs (g3, performa, power mac 7200). The g4 is one of the most powerful computers that I have ever used! It is also one of the best and the fastest computers I have ever used! If you buy this computer, I know you will be...
Pros: Fast, sleek styling, good standard features Cons: On the price side, but if you can pay it, it's worth it.
I believe that this is possibly one of the best machines that i have ever used. The speed gain over even Apple's G3 is amazing. I have the system with the ¨optional¨ wide cinema style screen. I put optional in quotes because with this machine that...
Pros: Looks cool. Cons: It is way to expencive, slow, and not durable
When I first heard about this computer that Macintosh was coming out with, I couldn't wait to buy it. Now, it is sitting out in my garage waiting for next weeks garage sale.
I was really disapointed in the fact that I paid so much for so...
Pros: Fast, zip drive, cd-r drive Cons: Ugly, expensive, little more than an iMac
I, being a strong IBM/PC user and supporter have often wondered what the guys at Apple or Macintosh or whatever it is were thinking, and once again I find myself pondering the question. What were they thinking about when they styled this G4 computer....
Pros: Very fast - affordable - starting at 400 MHz w/ velocity engine Cons: None
The revolutionary new computer that came out in late August or so if '99 is unbeatable. It literally 'kills' all PCs in speed, power, and in simplicity. Apple has always been right behind Microsoft's footsteps - but now, it is waiting at the top of the...
Pros: Fast, easy to use, work on. Beautiful Cons: doesn't give massages
So, you seem rather happy that Mr. Bill is going to take over the world. And yes the Mac mouse only has one button, most Mac users aren't happy about that either and have bought third party input devices with as many buttons and wheels as you can use,...
The Apple G4 is a super fast computer (the fastest Mac yet!) It is reasonably priced (I think) and comes with a HUGE monitor! Even though it doesn't come in beautiful colors (like imacs) it is still very attractive. It has a lot of memory and I have a...
Pros: User friendly, as always Cons: not compatable with PC's
I am cuurently studying multimedia in college. I have found that most people in this industry use the Mac. I have used Apple computers my whole life. I switched to a pc based on the fact that I wanted something that was compatible with the rest of my...
Pros: Very fast, lots space Cons: Not very compatible with popular softwear
This computer is the perfect desk-top computer for just about anyone. It delivers best performance, with 10 GB memory, 64 MB RAM, and an amazing 500 MHz, it can do just about anything you could use it for. It comes with a built-in 56k modem, and has 2...
Mac is a company that started out doing very well but now has has dispointed me. The G Cube is just one of the major turn offs of MAC. The G Cube is very pricey for starters, $1600 for the CPU? I don't think so I'm not paying that. I got my Compaq off...
Pros: Looks cool,fast,firewire,nice handles, easy acces to inside Cons: cd tray noisey,mose and keyboard are uncomfortable,base ram skinny
I love this Mac... No probs after 7 mths so far. i hated the mouse and keyboard so replaced right away, (then they relaesed the optic mouse and new keyboard..HUH). I work in the graphics feild so Mac was the first choice. I must admit the machine was 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: It Plays DVD's....Better video Editing capabilities than G3 ( loading and speed ) Cons: Same ol' buggy Mac with that kick ass bulky design case, small stupid palm mouse, and annoying little keyboard that will force you to make more typos then you ever dreamed possible.
Ok, let me start by saying this. I don't own this computer, it is property of my school and I did not dish out the $3,000+ for this so called "super computer"
When I first laid eyes on the G4, I had many thoughts going...
Pros: The G4 is great! Cons: This opinion, is mostly about a MAC basher
Mac users, we have delt with the constant nagging of PC users from the very begining. It seems that many of these users think that they are intelligent by writing a short opinion on how much they hate macs in this area... Here is one of these letters,...
Pros: Lightning fast, nice design Cons: The price doesn't include a monitor
Apple does it again with a great system marketed towards home and small business use. This system has speed, space, and support. It is one of the fastest systems around, especially since Apple proved that a 500 MHz G4 processor is faster than a Pentium...
Pros: 1. sleeky attractive looking.
2. moderately powerful.
3. no brainer to work with Cons: 1. no floppy drive.
2. no printer hook up for non-usb printers
I like the g4 systems a lot and would strongly recommend it for naive users. For advanced users or users who require more than off the shelf solutions, my advice is "Go buy a linux machine". The things that make g4 likeable by new users are their sleeky...
My school just got a lab full of these puppies. I am loving them, especially on the internet. The school shares a T1 with five other schools in teh district and so it seems slow, however, with the G4's it increases the speed on the internet by 100% and...
Pros: Fast, Sleek, Beautiful Cons: Can't think of any
I have been the owner of a PowerMac G4 400mhz for a some time now and I have to tell you I haven't seen a better computer at its price range. I do intensive graphics work and this machine (in my humble opinion =) is a lot more versatile than many SGI...
Pros: Ease of use & Friendliness Cons: mini keyboard & mouse
I just got a G4 for my birthday a few months ago. I have always been an Apple fan. My previous computer was a Powermac 8500. I love Macs for their ease of use & friendliness. I can't believe the power of the 400 mhz unit. I have used my brother's PC...
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...
i design websites, or wanted to get into it anyway. in all honesty i hadnt ever used a mac before i got the G4, but everything i read said go for it, so i did. its turned out to be sooooooo fast and very user freindly. i was only familiar with the...
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: Fantastic engineering, mild learning curve for the OS, and ease of use. Cons: Not for Gamer kiddies...
Yes, I work for Intel in their processor support division... and yes, I do recommend Macintosh computers just as I recommend Intel(R) Pentium(R) processors.
I own a G4 tower and I have never regretted the purchase. The sheer ease of use as...
A truely great computer. Faster than any PC with Apple style. I've been a Mac user since the first one came on the market. I've been forced to use pc's at work and haven't met one that has the ease and sensibilty of the Mac. I purchased a 17" apple...
Pros: Unbelievably fast, superior to nearly every other computer in every field. Cons: It's a Mac. There's no software to make use of it with.
The Power Mac G4 is undoubtedly one of - if not the - best computers ever made for civilian use. Using it's Vector processor, the G4 can do a gigaflop at 450 MHz processor speed. For those of you who don't know what that means, that's very very very...
I've owned Macs for years, simply because I didn't want to learn a lot about
computers. I bought a Mac, for ease of operation.
The Mac OS, operating system is almost intuitive.
Now, Mac has come up with completely new processor...
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