Apple Power Mac Desktop M8359LL/A (733-MHz PowerPC G4, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive)

by Apple

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• Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 8.9 x 17 inches ; 31 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 45 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NK37
• Item model number: M8359LL/A
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,788 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 25, 2001

Product Description

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Power Mac desktops are an expensive choice if you're looking for a mainstream system--we'd recommend an iMac to most consumer buyers--but if you need a graphics or multimedia powerhouse, they're hard to beat. This model offers a 733 MHz PowerPC G4 processor, 128 MB of memory (expandable to 1.5 GB), and a sizable 40 GB hard disk drive. The graphics card is a speedy nVidia GeForce2 MX. The system's CD-RW drive can write at speeds up to 12x, and like all Power Macs, this one comes with 1-Gbps Ethernet, USB, and FireWire ports. There's a 56K modem, too. Both the classic Mac OS 9 and the newer Mac OS X are installed, so you can try both and choose the one that works best for you.

Product Description

Apple Computer PowerMac G4-733MHZ 128MB 40GB CDRW GB-ENET 56K

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes! Macs keep getting better!, December 4, 2001

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Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Power Mac Desktop M8359LL/A (733-MHz PowerPC G4, 128 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive) (Personal Computers)

It seems that these days only hardened Mac users buy the new Macs, and the G4 proves that a huge segment of the population is making a mistake. This machine is by far faster than my daughter's Pentium III PC, and I understand that it even outperforms Pentium IV computers as well. With the advent of CD-ROM's, the software issue is greatly diminished. The Mac operating system is still superior and easier to use than Windows, even as Microsoft attempts to edge closer to the Macintosh model. If you've never used a Mac, you might not understand how this can be, but trust me, nothing can be easier to use than a Mac.

The machine comes with both OS 9.2 and OS X. Right now, I'm using 9.2 because of software compatibility issues, and it seems to run smoothly, with even greater ease of use than previous operating systems and more features. Look to other reviews for info on OS X.

The G4 comes with Ethernet, USB, and Fire Wire ports (no Local Talk.) The optical mouse is a convenient step up from the old roller ball models. The keyboard has an attached flip up stand so you can choose between having it flat or angled up.

The 733-MHz model does not come with a SuperDrive, but only with a CD-RW drive, a mistake Apple may have to pay for in today's competitive market. Because I use my machine primarily for work, I'm not going to miss the DVD drive, but college students and video makers will want the more expensive models. Personally, I wouldn't want to watch movies on my computer; I'd prefer the comfort of my family room. Still, this is a point to consider.

The G4 comes with very little bundled software: iTunes (it has its own library of music to get you started), Netscape Communicator (with Composer, a non-HTML person's tool to create web pages), Microsoft Outlook Express, iMovie (only good for SuperDrives), Acrobat Reader, plus the usual cast of smaller and somewhat necessary programs. I'm going to have to buy a new version of Microsoft Office because what I have is somewhat flaky with OS 9.2 (and seemingly unusable with OS X.)

Although I highly recommend this computer for any user, this is a must-buy for artistic types: artists, architects, film makers, musicians, desktop publishers, graphic designers, etc. Because of its extraordinary ease of use (and in this, Windows cannot compare), it's a great place for a techno-phobe to find comfort. PC/Windows users will wonder why they didn't switch sooner, and Mac users, who expect this kind of performance, won't be disappointed with the greater power and speed.