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These are really a great machine for the money. Load it up with the latest software it will run. Put in TenFourFoxG5 as a great browser and Thunderbird for a mail client. Unless someone is sending you docs or files from later apps, you won't have any issues. There are workarounds for Adobe Flash. Do load in "Hardware Monitor" so you can keep an eye on the temperature of the CPU's. Lots of parts are available on EBAY and you should be able to keep your machine running for a long, long time. It's no wonder these old MACS are still selling for so much.
A powerhouse of a mac I have always been into macs and the quad core keeps up with the intell macs and this performs really well. I have had over 4 of these and they are a little temperamental being water cooled .
Macs are great for work based software such as audio and graphics. Using it just for browsing and typing a few letters would be like spoiling yourself! The Mac seems to want to ensure that you have a smooth ride. If you have worked on (and updated) Windows systems then it's like going from a dirt road to tarmac. Applications run efficiently and updates are a doddle. I run four different operating systems at home and the Mac OS is certainly the sweetest. Even though the hardware is 5 years old (2005) and the OS is restricted to 10.5.8 (still better than Win7 imo), the components run very well. To get the best value for a G5 make sure that you compare the specifications with other G5's on offer. The speed, memory and storage sizes et al will greatly affect the price. If you do get one, buy yourself a used OS leopard (or tiger) manual of a kind as this will facilitate your transition from OS Windows/Linux to Mac.Read full review
A good product the only down fall is that i am new to mac and didn,t realize that the g5 hasnt got an intel processor in it so you can not upgrade the operating system .Other than that if you are looking for a decent fast computer this is it a good place to start if you are looking to build yourself a good machine also.
Excellent Machine, very fast with lots of room inside for adding more drives and cards. Good looking but heavy unit though, not for a flimsy table etc