New Computer On A Budget?

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kerouacknew

Discussion Starter · Apr 23, 2007

Hi,
I have a imac G3 400mhz which has been a great computer. Problem is now the 10 GB hard drive is almost full(8.69GB) and the firewire and Usb ports have recently stopped working. I would like to get something else with a bigger hard drive but also do not want to spend much(around $300). Could i get some suggestions on what to buy? The kids and i mostly use our computer for the internet and email.
Thanks
shawn

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kevs~just kevs

· #2 · Apr 23, 2007

If you look hard you could probably find a MacMini G4 in the 3-400 range. You can hook up any old monitor to it as well.

Where are you located? Check here in the Classifieds. If you're in the GTA look at carbon computing, macdoc, cpsued, craigslist.org, kijiji.ca

hope that helps!

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da_jonesy

· #3 · Apr 23, 2007

My advice... get a $300 PC and install Ubuntu 7.04 on it.

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HowEver

· #4 · Apr 23, 2007

On the linux/ubuntu/etc. fora, do you advise that people buy Macs?

da_jonesy said:
My advice... get a $300 PC and install Ubuntu 7.04 on it.

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Demosthenes X

· #5 · Apr 23, 2007

Do the mouse and keyboard work? Are you running OSX? If so, I might be willing to take your old machine off your hands for you.

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da_jonesy

· #6 · Apr 23, 2007

HowEver said:
On the linux/ubuntu/etc. fora, do you advise that people buy Macs?

LOL... no I don't hang out there. But for his $300 that would get him his biggest bang for his bucks.

for example...

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=EM3504

Install Ubuntu 7.04 then go to this site...

http://linuxgangster.org/modules.php?name=Content&file=viewarticle&id=15

Best $300 he'll ever spend.

OR...

Grab an Apple TV and hack it... he he he

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BlueMax

· #7 · Apr 23, 2007

Around $300-ish might get an eMac G4 in good condition... bigger, better monitor and a few extra trimmings - all on a nice budget.

He'll need a monitor to replace the old one... that makes the eMac a good choice.

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Macaholic

· #8 · Apr 23, 2007

Linux?!

Blech! XX)

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anachronism

· #9 · Apr 23, 2007

I really like Linux. Only thing I ever found lacking with it was a legitimate Flash Player but on a PC that and more is available.

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absolutetotalgeek

· #10 · Apr 24, 2007

Linux?!

I love it when people do that.... Like when people ask what on earth Unix is for.

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IronMac

· #11 · Apr 24, 2007

To be honest, there's quite a bit of a learning curve when it comes to Ubuntu. I'm using 5.10 "Breezy Badger" and I won't touch 7.04 unless I have: A. A book on 7.04 and B. a backup copy of 5.10 in case A. goes horrifically wrong.

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Demosthenes X

· #12 · Apr 24, 2007

You can boot Ubuntu off the CD... why not just download 7.04 and play around with it that way for a bit. Keep all your original files intact and take the plunge when you're good and ready.

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Macaholic

· #13 · Apr 24, 2007

absolutetotalgeek said:
I love it when people do that.... Like when people ask what on earth Unix is for.

I know what both are for. The fact that the OP is not asking this question in Linux forum kinda suggests that they're looking for the best ease of use, or perhaps particular applications are desired to be used that may not be available in Linuxlike... oh, maybe iLife?

Basically, they don't seemt to want an orange... they want an Apple

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DR Hannon

· #14 · Apr 24, 2007

Here is the link for Macdoc. http://www.macdoc.com/. Give him a call. He is very easy to deal with. I saw he had a Emac in about your price range. I have dealt with him for most of my mac purchases. I do not think you will find a better price, trust me I have looked.

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