I know this is not really a notebook question but... I am new to everything mac. If you had a chance to buy a Apple Cube locally for $200, would you? The computer is currently running OSX 10.3.9 with (i think) a 450Mhz cpu (does that sound right?). He also has a Radeon 9000 Mac Edition that he will throw in for $50. Does this sound like a good deal? I don't mind spending a little money upgrading. I want something for a low scale media center for my tv. I was originally looking for a mac mini but I saw this on craig's. Thank you for any advice.
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Sounds like an older PowerPC based unit. I would pass, but it all depends on what you want it for. My dad has one in that speed range but it's only used for email and solitary.
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can you upgrade the cpu any? also, would this ever be capable to be a basic media center or would i just be better trying to find a mini?
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Upgrading the CPU on a Cube isn't the best idea, and the extra time/money spent, to me, would downgrade the overall savings of going with a Cube instead of a slightly higher priced system.
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I'd buy it at that price just for the industrial design statement that it represents. However, it goes without saying that a mini would probably be a lot better of an actual computer.
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I love the Cube's looks (the only Apple computer from the plexiglass-heavy days that I do like), but I think going with a Mini would be a more prudent decision. While it would be about twice the price, it's certainly far more than twice the computer.
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Well, it depends what you're looking for...an actual computer or more novelty item. If novelty item, sure, but if you actually want to use the computer, definitely a Mac Mini.
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masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook
$50 for a radeon 9000 is WAY overpriced.
Even the $250 machine will not be very capable as a media center compared to a more modern computer. paying even more on top of that to upgrade the thing will not improve it that much, and will just bring the price tag closer to a more modern computer...
apple cube question
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