Compare Prices : Apple eMAC G4 - Expert Reviews

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Review summary: Apple has upgraded its successful Xserve to the PowerPC G5 platform. Combined with Apple's elegant management software and the new Xserve RAID NAS offering, the Xserve G5 is a powerful server solution for Mac and mixed-OS environments.

Pros: Powerful, expandable server system for Mac and mixed environments. Less susceptible than a Windows server to viruses and other attacks. Comprehensive, easy-to-use management software. Quiet. Unlimited client licenses. Xserve RAID attached storage can ...

Cons: One less drive bay from the previous generation XServe G4, because of cooling concerns. No SATA drives in Xserve RAID.

Verdict: If you have a Mac-heavy or mixed computing environment, the Xserve G5 and Xserve RAID might be the right solution for your company. The overall package presents an elegant alternative to Windows or Linux setups, although you will give up the diversity ...

Review summary: Apple eMac (PowerPC G4 1.25GHz; SuperDrive)

Pros: Excellent 17-inch CRT display, Easy setup, Inexpensive, Updated models offer 1.25GHz G4s with 256MB of memory.

Cons: Limited expansion, Only 32MB of graphics memory, Poor documentation, Mediocre warranty.

Verdict: The eMac delivers an attractive, adequately speedy, easy-to-use PC without the flat-panel iMac's relatively high price.

Review summary: The eMac delivers an attractive, adequately speedy, easy-to-use PC without the flat-panel iMac's relatively high price

Review summary: In the sub-$2,000 category, we thought it would be negligent to leave Apple, and its popular eMac, out of the running. While we can't benchmark it head to head with the PCs, at least we can compare the features and see what alternatives there are to ...

Verdict: Going hand in hand with iDVD, is Apple's SuperDrive, which is a 4x DVD-R and DVD-ROM. With this you can connect your DV cam to one of the two six-pin FireWire ports on the right-hand side of the chassis, edit your clips using iDVD and then burn from ...

Review summary: The eMac, Apple's affordable PowerPC G4-based system, comes complete with a 17" flat CRT display and a space-saving, all-in-one design that fits right in your home. It's configured with an 800MHz...