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Apple Power Mac G5 Desktop M9455LL/A (Dual 2.0-GHz Power PC G5, 512 MB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)
Binding: Personal Computers
Brand: Apple
Computer Hardware Type: Desktop Computer
CPU Manufacturer: IBM
CPU Speed: 2GHz
CPU Type: PowerPC G5
EAN: 0718908624661
Feature(s): Monitor Not IncludedL2 Cache - 512K per processorFSB (Frontside Bus) - 1GHz per processor512MB of PC3200 400MHz DDR SDRAM (upgradeable to 8GB)8 RAM Slots (6 open)
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Graphics Card Interface: Integrated
Graphics Description: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
Graphics Memory Size: 64MB
Hard Disk Size: 160GB
Included Software: iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand), Art Directors Toolkit, EarthLink TotalAccess 2004, GraphicConverter, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Zinio Reader, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iSync, iCal, DVD Player, Classic environment, Xcode Developer Tools
Item Dimensions: Height 20.1 inchesWidth 8.1 inchesWeight 44.53 lbs.
Keyboard Description: Apple Keyboard
Label: Apple Computer
List Price: $1,900.00
Manufacturer: Apple Computer
Memory Slots Available: 3
Model: M9455LL/A
Modem Description: 56 Kbps
MPN: M9455LL/A
Network Interface Description: Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, Expansion slot for optional 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme Card
Package Dimensions:
Height: 16.2"
Width: 23.4"
Length: 16.2"
Weight: 58 lbs.
Platform: Mac OS X
Processor Count: 2
Product Group: Personal Computer
Publisher: Apple Computer
Secondary Cache Size: 512KB
Special Features: Optical digital audio input, optical digital audio output, analog audio input, analog audio output, front headphone minijack and speaker
Studio: Apple Computer
System Bus Speed: 900MHz
System Memory Size: 512MB
System Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
UPC: 718908624661
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
The creative class needs superior tools to produce designs, music, high-definition video or the next scientific breakthrough. The new Power Mac G5 line spans as far as you require. Its dual 64-bit G5 processors, room for up to 8GB of main memory, 8X SuperDrive and ultrahigh-bandwidth system architecture will give you more results than systems costing twice as much.
Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.5
Rating - 5 Date: 2005-03-24
Content: I've had the new PowerMac Dual 2 Ghz. G-5 with the 20" Apple Display for about 5 weeks now.
I've found MY computer! This rascal is just a joy to use. So fast - so quiet! All the tech details are written about these Dual G-5s by many others. All I can add is that the whole package is so smooth that I can't see how I could ever tire of it.
No more trading computers every few years for this child........
Summary: I love it!
Rating - 5 Date: 2005-01-18
Content: Okay so it may not be the fastest (2.5Ghz) but given the urgency I had then to get a new computer, I settled for the 2GHZ and not the 2.5 which I have to wait about 3 weeks more for it. After spending 4 years with a 500Mhz G4, upgrading to a dual 2.0GHZ is a MAJOR step forward for me. You start to notice the subtle differences in performance immediately. iTunes rip way faster, iMovie is simply a joy to use now versus the snail crawl I lived with previously... Photoshop filters zzpped through... and all of this amazing Herculean tasks are done with a barely audible whisper from the fans cooling the processors within.
I had mine customed configured by Apple- internal bluetooth, 128MB graphics card, 2.00 GB RAM... and a 23" cinema display. The only thing I got different was the Phillipe S+arck mouse from MS. i think it looks cooler than the white button mouse and more in sync with the whole aluminium silver look. Now I wish they would make the keyboards ala the PowerBooks- glow in the dark.
Summary: Zoom zoom zoom!
Rating - 5 Date: 2004-12-20
Content: This is a great box with flexibility for upgrades through the years. My last Mac, a Powermac G4 was built in 1999 (I've since upgraded the video card and processor), and is still running well, but I wanted the extra speed for Photoshop. I'll pass the other one down to my kids. They've been salivating over it for some time now.
This Mac will hold it's value for a long time. Unlike getting a PC, you won't throw it away in 2 years, nor will you want to. They really become more like a friend than a computer. The operating system is wonderfully friendly, stable, and quite customizable. I've never had a virus. My former Mac crashed once in the entire time I used it, due to bad software. Mac OS X plays well with Windows XP. My husband uses a Windows box, and we've had no issues with networking and file sharing.
Although this computer is not for the faint of pocketbook, think of it as an investment. It will last and work well for many years. The PCI-X slots definitely improve your upgrade options. In addition, I expect several 3rd party companies will offer processor upgrades within the next 1-2 years.
By the way, I'm enjoying it's blazing fast speed, and it's quietness. General operation is much snappier, and applying a filter in a large Photoshop file takes 2 seconds instead of 10. Response and video quality in iMovie is markedly improved. Pretty slick!
Summary: Slick
Rating - 5 Date: 2004-11-28
Content: As a PC user and builder for the last 10 years, I finally decided to migrate over to the Mac side and get away from most of the system hangs, crashes, and virus issues that MS Windows is so prominent for. I have always looked to the Mac innovations each year but could not justify the purchase. Now with a UNIX platform, the most stable of all computer land, it was a logical migration for me.
I am completely pleased with my purchase. I've had the dual 2.0 for over a month now with no issues what so ever in terms of performance or update installations. I will be using this powerhouse for a marketing and graphic design company at the first of the year.
I see a few negative reviews here and there, one on Amazon, and the only thing that I can say, is that these people either have never used computers or they are PC "plants" so to speak and issue negative reviews on the Mac whenever possible. Granted, Mac or PC, they are both machines and will not be perfect in every way. Sometimes you may even get a lemon as with anything you buy.
Overall, the Mac is a solid investment, does not depreciate as fast, and you will be amazed at the Mac culture, support forums, and everything else that comes along with the purchase.
If you are on the fence, check some reviews or go to an Apple store to solidify your purchase. It all comes down to preference, but when you finally work on a Mac, you will find out that PC land is more for the amatuer (i.e. games, etc.), while Mac is for the professional or high end user (i.e. Business and Graphic applications). It's the Mercedes versus the Hyundai. You have to figure out which one you are and then decide.
Summary: Blowing Away The PC
Rating - 1 Date: 2004-10-19
Content: I recently purchased 7 Powermac G5's to replace our G4's. 4 of these had serious issues. One still is not running!
These were purchased in April of 2004, and all were purchased with the 'Applecare' Warrantee extension program. Apple has given us slow support, even the service 'depots' that they have me take the machines to complain about slow parts replacement, etc.(Slow as in weeks to months for parts that sometimes have to be re-ordered Problems range from OS to Hardware issues.
The machine that still is not running has had the logic board, hard drive, memory, SuperDrive, and CPU's replaced over the last six months with no change in the original problem. I called Apple to beg for a new machine, get put on hold, passed to new techs, and still no resolution.
I have grown very tired of this issue, and would like to take advantage of our six month old 3000.00 purchase. I HIGHLY DO NOT recommend the G5 or APPLECARE SUPPORT. Go spend your 3k on a PC...if that is even possible anymore. (applecare case # 42430940)
Summary: APPLE, WHERE IS YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE???
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