Are old Imacs worth buying?
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Are old Imacs worth buying?
Really not at all. They can’t run the latest OS and their hardware is so outdated. What’s more, the 2009–2010 models had some really stark hardware flaws that are very expensive to fix. They were hard to recommend when they were new, much less 8–12 years later.
How old is an iMac G5?
iMac G5
| The original iMac G5 with an Apple Wireless Mouse | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Release date | August 31, 2004 (original models) May 3, 2005 (Ambient Light Sensor model) October 12, 2005 (iSight model) |
| Discontinued | January 10, 2006 (17″ model) March 20, 2006 (20″ model) |
| CPU | PowerPC G5, 1.6–2.1 GHz |
How much did the iMac G5 cost?
The new iMac G5 comes in a sleek, new design that is even thinner than its predecessor, and starts at just $1,299.
Can I upgrade iMac G5?
The original and Ambient Light Sensor iMac G5 models can be upgraded to a maximum of 2.0 GB of RAM by removing the pre-installed module and installing two 1.0 GB 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Matching RAM modules should be installed for optimum performance.
Are 2009 iMacs still good?
Apple considers 2009 iMacs as “Obsolete” and so should you. Many newer applications won’t even load or run on an 11 year old computer. This would include modern web browsers and that would make your computer and personal data at risk.
Can my old iMac be upgraded?
Starting with Mojave Apple did not allow older Macs to upgrade to newer macOS versions. With every new macOS release the minimum year of Mac hardware increases. While most pre-2012 officially cannot be upgraded, there are unofficial workarounds for older Macs.
What processor does the iMac G5 have?
2.1 GHz PowerPC 970fx
The Apple iMac G5/2.1 20-Inch (iSight) comes equipped with a 2.1 GHz PowerPC 970fx (G5) processor with an optimized AltiVec “Velocity Engine” vector processing unit and a 512k on chip level 2 cache, 700 MHz frontside bus, 512 MB of 533 MHz PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM, a 250.0 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically- …
Does iMac G5 have WIFI?
3 Answers. Yes, there is an AirPort Express card (802.11b) you could get as an option.
How do I restore my iMac G5 to factory settings?
You need to erase the HD and re-install the original OS and software from the grey discs that came with it. Restore to original: Boot from your grey installer DVD disc 1 (hold down the C key on startup or hold down Alt/option on start and choose the installer disc). OK the language page (if present).
Can I install Windows 7 on iMac G5?
The Power Macintosh G5 series is capable of running Windows through emulation using a program like Microsoft Virtual PC 7, but it cannot boot Windows or run Windows via virtualization like the Intel-based Macs.