Apple's Power Mac G5 is a revolutionary 64-bit desktop system designed to meet the high-performance, no-compromise requirements of the creative professional. With 64-bit power and... more
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Advantages: looks, speed, graphics stability Disadvantages: lack of available software
...great windows PC's but no Apple units.
The current price for the G5 is ~£999 for lower models, but for custom built models prices up to and including ~£2500 can be reached.
The only wholesaler on the Internet that I actually trust for apple computers is apple themselves, who offer great workmanship and warranty. ...
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Advantages: fast, powerful, upgradable, easy to use, Disadvantages: big and heavy to get it home!
...looks great. I purchased an Apple 20" screen to match - i'm a firm believer in matching underwear!
Set up couldn't be easier, thats the beauty of the Apple system. For any PC users reading this, wondering whether to switch or not - go down to your local Apple dealer and try it. Thats the only way you'll know whether its for you or not.
The G5 processors (x2) make this computer excellent for multitasking e.g. if you've got more than one application ... ...computer will perform brilliantly. Though Apple now use Intel processors, this computer is still a powerful work horse. Plus i can still install the latest operating systems without the need to upgrade. Thats the beauty of spending a bit more on a computer - it will keep its age better.
The RAM supplied is sufficient for everyday use, but 1GB-2GB would make this computer blisteringly fast. Apple are known for being a touch stingy with supplied RAM.
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...speculation surrounding the benchmark tests Apple had published, but when the PowerMac finally arrived I was absolutely amazed by its power.
Enclosed in a beautiful all aluminium case, the machine is virtually silent (unless you're really pushing the processors and the fans are going nuts!). The machine is much taller than the G4 PowerMac it replaces and is really, really heavy.
The machine has a superb array of connections including digital audio ... ...slots and a maximum RAM capacity of 8Gb makes this unit ideal for professionals in Audio, video and print design who are likely to need to expand there system in the future.
With optimised versions of Photoshop, Quark and Final Cut Pro etc. avaliable it will make light work of even the most demanding tasks.
It really does 'blow away' any other computer I've ever seen, both PC and Mac.
However this level of performance does come with a hefty price ...
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Hard Drive: 1 x 160 GB - standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
Optical storage
Type: CD-RW / DVD-R
Read Speed: 32x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed: 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed: 10x
Monitor
Monitor Type: None
Graphics controller
Type: AGP 8x - plug-in card
Graphics Processor / Vendor: ATI Radeon 9600 PRO
Video Memory: DDR SDRAM
Installed Size: 64 MB
Digital Video Standard: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Max Monitors Supported: 2
Audio output
Type: Sound card - integrated
Max Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Input device
Type: Mouse, keyboard
Telecom
Modem: Fax / modem - integrated
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.92
Networking
Networking: Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Features: AirPort Extreme ready
Manufacturer's product description
Apple's Power Mac G5 is a revolutionary 64-bit desktop system designed to meet the high-performance, no-compromise requirements of the creative professional. With 64-bit power and a high-bandwidth architecture, this groundbreaking new system alleviates the limitations and bottlenecks of the traditional PC - opening up a wealth of possibilities for 2D and 3D designers, video and audio producers, scientists and researchers, and game programmers and players. All this performance begins with the 64-bit PowerPC G5 processor. Developed in collaboration with IBM and produced using state-of-the-art process technology, the PowerPC G5 yields clock speeds up to 2GHz. This breakthrough processing power combines with the industry's fastest frontside bus, a point-to-point architecture, high-speed memory, and the latest I/O technologies. The result? The world's fastest personal computer. This desktop comes with an external AirPort Extreme antenna.
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free):
1 ( 0 ) x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
2 ( 1 ) x internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
4 ( 3 ) x memory - DIMM 184-PIN
1 ( 0 ) x AGP Pro
2 ( 0 ) x processor
1 ( 1 ) x AirPort Extreme
1 ( 1 ) x PCI-X / 133 MHz - full-length
2 ( 2 ) x PCI-X / 100 MHz - full-length
Interfaces:
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI
1 x display / video - Apple Display Connector (ADC) - 35 PIN ADC
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - input - TOSLINK
1 x audio - output - TOSLINK
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
Cables Included:
DVI-VGA adapter
Keyboard cable
Modem cable
Compliant Standards: EPA Energy Star
Power
Device Type: Power supply
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Apple MacOS X 10.3
Software: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe Acrobat Reader, FAXstf, Apple QuickTime, Apple Mac OS X Mail, GraphicConverter, OmniOutliner, OmniGraffle, Apple iCal, Art Directors Toolkit, World Book 2003, Apple DVD Player, Apple iLife, Apple iSync, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple Sherlock
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