Product Description

The Power Mac G5 was built for speed from the inside out. The modern creative class needs a Macintosh that can handle high-end content and graphic applications quickly and easily so you can focus on creativity. Those who wish to produce the very best designs, music, high-definition video or the even next scientific breakthrough at a much faster pace finally have a computer built with them in mind. The newer, faster 64-bit processing with whiplash-fast frontside bus mean no more lags when accessing memory or the hard drive. The high-bandwidth architecture is perfect for 2D and 3D designers, video and audio producers, scientists, researchers and game developers. Combined with an advanced system controller and high-speed, high-capacity memory combine to make the Power Mac G5 one of the fastest computers ever built. 16X double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL, DVD+-R/CD-RW) with Dual-Layer compatibility 1 FireWire 800 and 2 FireWire 400 and 3 USB 2.0 ports, 2 USB 1.1 ports (on keyboard) 3 open full-length 33MHz, 64-bit PCI slots / Two internal hard drive bays (1 occupied); one optical drive bay (occupied) Wireless AirPort Extreme ready (based on 802.11g specification; IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi certified) Optional internal Bluetooth module Built-in support for the 30-inch Apple Cinema Display Multiple device connections - DVI connector, ADC connector, analog audio in & out, optical S/PDIF in & out, front headphone and speaker jack and built-in Gigabit Ethernet Power Mac G5 comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty PLEASE NOTE - Monitor sold separately

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2340 in Personal Computers
• Brand: Apple
• Model: M9747LL/A
• Platform: Mac OS X
• Dimensions: 54.00 pounds
• CPU: PowerPC G5 2 GHz
• Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 160GB
• Graphics: ATI Radeon 9600 with two single-link DVI port 128MB
• Processors: 2
• Networking: 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet
• Included Software: Mac OS X, version 10.4 Tiger Dashboard, Mail, Safari, iChat AV, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD and GarageBand), iCal, DVD Player, Classic environment, Art Directors Toolkit X, GraphicConverter, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, QuickBooks New User Edition, Zinio Reader, Xcode Developer Tools

Features

• Dual 2.0 GHz PowerPC G5, 1.0 GHz per processor
• 512 MB expandable to 4 GB, 160 GB Hard Drive
• 16x Double-Layer SuperDrive, ATI Radeon 9600 with 128 MB DDR SDRAM
• One FireWire 800 port, two FireWire 400 ports; three USB 2.0 ports, two USB 1.1 ports; AGP 8X Pro slot with graphics card installed
• Software includes Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger, iLife, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive,QuickBooks New User, Zinio Reader, Xcode Developer Tools

Customer Reviews

Finally, a computer designed for use by humans
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!

HOT HOT HOT!
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!

Amazing Technology in an Amazing Machine
I converted to Apple computers back in law school, when I purchased my first Powerbook G4 (at the time, it was an amazing 400 mHz!) At first, I was very happy with Apple products: they were fast, easy to use, supported by amazing software developers, and oh so nice to look at and use.

This Power Mac DP G5, my eigth Mac computer since then, is no different. The technology powering this thing is amazing; the industrial design is incredible; the operating sound is amazingly quiet. I use this computer for anything from e-mail to Microsoft Office to web development. In every task, it purrs quietly and confidently, with tons of power to spare.

As a forced Windows user at work, I recommend every person who is unfortunate enough to have only a Windows computer at home buy a Mac. If not this Power Mac, find another Mac model for your needs. You will not be disappointed. If you are a current Mac user looking to get more from the wonderful OS X operating system and all it has to offer, I definitely recommend upgrading to something like this.