Hakit Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Here are the specs: 1.0GHz G4 256 MB Ram 60 GB HD 32 MB video card 15" screen Combo drive Apple keyboard Apple mouse Apple speakers OS X 10.4.11 I paid $117 plus $70 shipping, $187 total for everything. I thought it was a steal. I'm just using it in my bedroom for browsing, music, typing, watching DVD's, online TV ect. I have my Macbook for more demanding stuff. Tell me what you think! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbau Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 That's a great deal. Shipping was really high, but the total price was still good. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-762161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeplover Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 This is really a steal ... this iMac goes for about $400-$550 in germany ... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-762398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Baron Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Bargain, I paid about £200 for mine (I got the 700 mhz, you'll be glad you got the 1Ghz, makes a lot of difference.) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-762429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakit Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 I'm really excited then . They are my favoite looing iMacs, I love them! I agree that the shipping was too high, but the cost evened out. Will 256MB of ram be sufficient for Tiger? Or should I upgrade it? PS: I joined this site to learn to install OSX86, but finally went out and purchased a Macbook and this iMac. I plan to help out in here as much as I can. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-762722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbau Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'd recommend at least 512MB for Tiger, but you might as well upgrade it to 768MB or 1.25GB as cheap as RAM is these days. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-763547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Baron Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I can't find a 1Ghz, 15" & 60gb model on MacTracker http://mactracker.dreamhosters.com/ but I'd assume it's the usb 2.0 version, in which case you can have upto 2gb memory in there - buy top quality ram, iMacs hate the generic stuff.... To do this you'll need to open up the machine http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/imac_g4..._takeapart.html and while you're in there you could replace the hard drive (any size is supported) and blow some of the dust away, just remember the thermal paste when you reassemble the thing!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-765363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Where the hell did you get that so cheaply??? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-765612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakit Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 sarahbau, The Baron: Thanks for the help on RAM. I plan on ordering some in the next few weeks. My wallet is still recovering from the 2x2GB sticks and 320GB HD I got for my Macbook. Where the hell did you get that so cheaply??? I saw it on Ebay. It had 20 minutes left and was up to $48. I threw a bid of $200 on and won it for $180 shipped. I jumped up on my couch like Tom Cruise on Oprah Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-765716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbau Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 sarahbau, The Baron: Thanks for the help on RAM. I plan on ordering some in the next few weeks. My wallet is still recovering from the 2x2GB sticks and 320GB HD I got for my Macbook. Just remember that the lower slot is an SODIMM, and the internal slot is a full size DIMM. I'd recommend only upgrading the lower slot, unless you absolutely need more than 1.25GB. The internal one is much harder to get to, and it's possible to damage things when putting the iMac back together (like pinching cables, etc). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-765797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I saw it on Ebay. It had 20 minutes left and was up to $48. I threw a bid of $200 on and won it for $180 shipped. I jumped up on my couch like Tom Cruise on Oprah Good good good. Congratulations on getting a wonderful Mac. If you're brave enough to go inside the iMac, you can really crank up the RAM. If not, then place a 512 stick in there and enjoy it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-766527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbetts Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Shipping was a bit pricey, but you didn't pay over $200 for the whole thing, so I'd say great deal. My dad bought one for $400. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/107419-did-i-get-a-good-deal-on-this-imac-g4/#findComment-766601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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