Apple Powermac G5 Dual 2GHz Review
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November 6th, 2003
Summary
Enter the Power Mac G5: the world's fastest personal computer, ready to meet the high-performance, no-compromise requirements of creative professionals everywhere. At the center of this revolutionary system is the PowerPC G5, the world's first 64-bit desktop processor, developed in collaboration with IBM and produced using state-of-the-art IBM process technology. Combine this advanced processor with the industry's fastest frontside bus, a high-bandwidth architecture, and plenty of high-speed memory—and the Power Mac G5 outperforms even the fastest Pentium 4—based desktop computers. And since the G5 processor runs 32-bit code natively, your favorite Mac OS X applications will run faster on the Power Mac, with no optimization or upgrades required. The Power Mac G5 also introduces a host of leading-edge standards to the Mac platform, making digital production, scientific solutions, and everyday work dramatically faster and more manageable. High-speed PCI-X slots allow you to connect to external devices using industry-leading expansion technology. Serial ATA enables fast access to up to 500GB of internal storage 5 for huge databases and media assets, and an AGP 8X Pro graphics controller supports the next generation of graphics cards for eye-popping 2D and 3D visuals. What's more, the Power Mac features an efficient cooling system based on superquiet, low-speed fans—all packed into an anodized aluminum chassis with easy access to internal components. Whether you're a film director, a musician, a graphic artist, or a scientist, the Power Mac G5 is your path to enhanced creativity and unparalleled productivity. Discover how you can accomplish things you never dreamed possible.
Specs
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| Basic Information |
Description: |
Powermac G5 (Dual 2GHz G5, 512MB, 160GB, DVDR/CDRW) |
| Manufacturer: |
Apple |
| Lowest Price: |
$2879.00 |
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| Detailed Specifications |
| Operating System: |
Macintosh OS X |
| Included Devices: |
Keyboard, Mouse |
| Chassis Color: |
Grey |
| Chassis Style: |
Tower |
| Included Network Card: |
Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) |
| Input Devices: |
Keyboard, Mouse |
| Interface Type: |
Audio - Line In (1/8" Mini), Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini), Ethernet - RJ45 Twisted-Pair (XBaseT), Firewire 400 port, Firewire 800 port, Keyboard - ADB (Apple Desktop Bus), Mouse - ADB (Apple Desktop Bus), Serial - RJ11 Modular (Phone/Telco), USB - Universal Serial Bus 1.0/1.1, USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0 |
| Modem Speed: |
56 Kbps |
| Modem Type: |
Internal |
| Resolution: |
1920 x 1200 |
| Display Resolution: |
1600 x 1200 (UXGA) |
| Included Monitor: |
No |
| Video Bus: |
AGP 8X |
| Video Integration: |
Card |
| Included Printer: |
No |
| Included Speakers: |
No |
| Sound Support: |
Digital Audio (16-bit) |
| CD Rewrite Speed: |
8 X (CD,CD-R) |
| CD Write Speed: |
16 X (CD,CD-R) |
| CD-ROM Read Speed: |
32 X (CD,CD-R) |
| Drive Controllers: |
Ultra ATA |
| DVD Write Speed: |
4 X (DVD, DVD-R) |
| DVD-ROM Read Speed: |
8 X (DVD, DVD-R) |
| Hard Drive Capacity: |
160 GB |
| Included Drives: |
DVD-R/CD-RW Combo (Superdrive) |
| Number of Hard Drives Included: |
1 |
| Number of Hard Drives Supported: |
2 |
| Bus Speed: |
1 GHz |
| Installed Memory: |
512 MB |
| Installed Video Memory: |
64 MB |
| Max System Memory: |
8 GB |
| Memory Socket: |
DIMM |
| Memory Technology: |
DDR-SDRAM |
| Number of AGP Slots: |
1 |
| Number of Other Bays: |
2 |
| Number of PCI Slots: |
3 |
| Maximum Number of Processors: |
2 |
| Number of Installed Processors: |
2 |
| Processor Class: |
PowerPC G5 |
| Processor Speed: |
2 GHz |
| Dimensions |
| Height: |
20.1 in |
| Width: |
8.1 in |
| Depth: |
18.7 in |
| Weight: |
39.2 lbs |
| Warranty |
| Base Warranty: |
1 year(s) |
| Labor Warranty: |
1 year(s) |
| Parts Warranty: |
1 year(s) |
| Reference |
| URL: |
Manufacturer Link | | | |
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