Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop M9747LL/A (Dual 2.0 GHz Power PC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 16x Dual Layer SuperDrive)

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Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 58 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007OW57K
• Item model number: M9747LL/A
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 28, 2005

Product Description

With its 64-bit processor, this G5 supports up to 4GB of main memory. The dual-processor configuration is 2GHz. The 16X SuperDrive built into every dual-processor Power Mac G5 supports double-layer (DVD+R DL) discs. The dual-processor Power Mac configurations feature the ATI Radeon 9600 graphics card, which provides excellent all-around performance. The Radeon 9600 can handle up to two 23 Apple Cinema HD displays. And, this computer is quiet. The manufacturer provides 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a computer designed for use by humans, July 7, 2005

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S. Rider "militant atheist" (Palm Springs, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop M9747LL/A (Dual 2.0 GHz Power PC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 16x Dual Layer SuperDrive) (Personal Computers)

The dual 2GHz CPU Power Mac is simply the most well made computer I've ever owned, and it features the best operating system I've ever used.

The Power Mac is so quiet that I have to hold my ear next to it to hear it at all. And the operating system was clearly designed to make the user experience less of a hassle than that other computer operating system.

I've worked full time in the computer industry since 1978. I've seen and used more operating systems than I can even remember. For years I've been stuck using Windows because I needed high end web design, digital photography, and graphics tools.

I finally got a chance to use OS X 2 months ago when I received a Mac Mini as a gift. I loved it so much that I ordered this Power Mac. Now all of my Windows PCs are shut down. I have switched, and I just wish I had done it years ago.

Safari is a better web browser, Mail is a better email client, Dreamweaver is faster on this Power Mac then on my fastest Atlon 64 PC. Even iPhoto is a joy to use.

If you are using a Windows PC and considering switching to the Apple world, this Power Mac has plenty of speed and power, and it is lovely to look at as well. It just works.

Finally!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOT HOT HOT!, May 12, 2005

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Matthew M. White (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop M9747LL/A (Dual 2.0 GHz Power PC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 16x Dual Layer SuperDrive) (Personal Computers)

I love my new PowerMac. This thing smokes! It's a rarity to get the processing power much past 50% of capacity and I do a lot of image editing and application development. And pairing this with the Apple display is a thing to behold!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pisses on the competition from a great height, November 12, 2005

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Holly Shupe (brandon, fl usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop M9747LL/A (Dual 2.0 GHz Power PC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 16x Dual Layer SuperDrive) (Personal Computers)

having owned some 7 computers in as many years, i have to say that this is clearly the best by a long shot. it's my first mac and experience with the (formerly intimidating), tiger operating system. (i was brainwashed into believing windows is the most stable and user friendly os, hence its popularity and ubiquity).
i can safely say that i was grossly misinformed and my only regret with this purchase is not having made it sooner. this machine kills lawyers and all other pretenders within 100 yards.
no matter what you use a computer for, do yourself a favor, spend the extra money and get yourself a macintosh, and if you can afford it, make it this powermac. you will not be disappointed.