[thegelding]

daystar
say they can double the speed of my iMac FP (and thus increase the useable lifespan of it) for 550 bucks...

the question is, do you put 550 bucks into an older system or do you use the 550 bucks toward buying a new system?

and do i really do anything since the current system is running fine

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[Bryson]

I dunno...I've always like the iMac G4s, I think the adjustability of the screen is just great. I'd upgrade the old one.

[thegelding]

yeah, but it runs fine...will i notice the speed increase?? though i do love how fast my iMac G5 is a 2.0 gigs...so perhaps...

wonder if i can update the video card at the same time?

does anybody know about the Freescale 7457 chip in it??

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[geneman]

Originally Posted by thegelding yeah, but it runs fine...will i notice the speed increase?? though i do love how fast my iMac G5 is a 2.0 gigs...so perhaps... wonder if i can update the video card at the same time? does anybody know about the Freescale 7457 chip in it?? g

Well if it runs fine, why not wait a bit longer, it's not like your options will disappear. $550 is a bit steep for an upgrade, especially if you don't feel your machine is slow (and since you have another one around). I'd wait till the need (or urge ) gets big enough and then decide given the available options on the market (in terms of new machines)

[Jerman]

Hmm, I have seen a refurbished iMac G5 on Apple's hot deals section or whatever it is called for 8 or 900 dollars. Maybe you should consider selling your iMac and getting that?

[DMBand0026]

If it's running fine, let it run fine for another year or so. Than upgrade, use that $550 you didn't spend on it to upgrade to a newer machine. That's your best bet IMHO.

[FFL]

I'd say not worth it.
You would maximize your $$ by selling the old iMac on eBay for $600 or so and spending the upgrade $$ along with the eBay $$ on a newer model.