RateItAll: The Opinion Network

Could be a lot better, not easy to change the operating system from OS9 to OSX.

Computers from Apple are both classy & chic. Apple knows how to make stylish computers with great working capabilities.

it is good

I admit Apple makes a very good computer. Great hardware but what is hardware without the software. Hooah!

Simply the best computer on the market. There is no competition.

Overpriced Rubik's cube(notice the referrence to, yup, you guessed it the 80's)

Yea mac's are the only computers good for anything.

Fabulous computer. Reliable, easy to use with Panther, fast. Do a lot of digital video and graphics, and this is perfect, powerful computer. Also a die-hard windows computer, but I find myself using the Mac more requently, particularly with Panther installed now.

I've worked on IBM-compatibles for many years, but when I decided to purchase a home computer (after I returned the Compaq to the store and returned to my word processor) I chose a PowerMac G4. It's been working for me for 4 years now and I have not upgraded once. There are hundreds of high quality slides and photographs stored on my hard drive and I am still loading programs to this day on only 128 mb. I know I need to upgrade soon, but I have no worries, because I have 3-4 more memory slots to utilize. I plan to have this computer for a very long time. I use Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint on my computer, as well as AppleWorks. I've not suffered as a result of incompatibility.

OS X is the single greatest operating system. Mac has continued to improve the best interface. Microsoft has failed miserably every time since windows 3.1. 2 years and 9 months later with everyday use, NOT ONE CRASH. Airport is extreme, literally. The Superdrive started the trend the other computers had to follow again. It is no surprise the ratings of the greatest computers are the highest.

bad computer only good for video editing

A little bit of trivia history. windows 98 was modeled on mac 86. it took them a long time to figure it out as much as is possible. mac is superior and still breaking new ground in technology!

nothing else like it on the planet

I love my MAC!!

The G4 is the best computer to own if you are in the graphic design business. Macintosh still dominates the graphic design market. The whole idea of windows was taken from Macintosh. MS Windows has only recently come close to catching up on Mac's user friendliness. The only problem with owning a Macintosh computer is that most people (not designers) own an IBM compatible. Therefore, there is not as much software written for the Mac, and a lot of files created on an IBM compatible cannot be read on the Mac (But Mac can read more IBM compatible files than IBM compatible can read Mac). But as far as being a quality machine, Macintosh is unsurpassed.

This is the only Laptop to own. You get what you pay for.

Macs rule! They are so much easier to learn than PCs. Its design is so much better than the PCs'. It may be more expensive but it's certainly worth it!

I'm sure most people who actually bought one of these overpriced trash heaps would feel cheated if they themselves put anything but a high rating. But really. Overpriced + Underpower does not equal "Good computer"

It's an Apple. Give me a break.

I've used a PC at work for 15 years, and Macs at home for over 10 years. At home, I never need a technical support group like we need at work. Macs are the Everready batteries of computers. They just keep going, and going, and going, and.....

Apple really nailed it with this one. You can't beat the hardware. Apple is the only computer company right now that refuses to sacrifice quality of hardware for low prices. Apples are worth every penny, and they will pay you back with a great resale value. That is assuming of course that you can bear to let it go.

As a multimedia grad student, the G4 provides the speed and interface most accomadating to my needs. The operating system is designed to allow quick access to applications and info stored on system, a Windows environment may take additional steps to complete same tasks. Design of unit is a plus and processing speed is a benefit when working with graphics/images. OS 8.5 and above.

It is a solid, well rounded machine. Good speed, device compatibility and the Apple monitors are pleasant on the eyes. The video capability is very nice.

Just when you thought you couldn't top the G3, they came out with the G4. Coming in a fashionable smoke color, it comes in faster speeds and more memory. Perfect for art/movie editing applications.

I use the PowerMac for video editing and I have used the free software that Apple provides for movie editing, iMovie extensively. I use the built in Apache Server and I think the Apple operating system is way more secure than windows-as a server. I have dual processors and I really value the added speed when using Photoshop.

A very good computer, with a nice outlook. Good hardware and it's attractive. But if you want to add anything on your own from outside, I think it will be a problem.

Best PC on the market. It has no bad qualities. It is faster than any PC you can buy. It has a better soundcard and graphics accelerator than any other PC you can get.

A powerful computer, but Mac's suck man. They are the most expensive pieces of crap on the market. They have a lot you can do with them, but Apple sucks, you should just buy a PC for $1000 cheaper that is just as good.

If you willing to pay about two thousand for a computer, you really can't do much better than the Apple G4. This monster of a machine has two processor chips which let's everyone from the photoshop pro to the new user blaze through programs at amazing speed. Don't be fooled by the apparent low Mhz, for the Apple currently clocks faster than any computer out there. Cons-no included monitor or printer.

Being a Mac, it of course has incredible ease of use. In particular, the G4 with dual 500 Mhz processors is the ultimate computer, truly. It out performs any single processor high end P3 or AMD Athlon. The only down falls are the exorbatent price, $3500 or so for the dual 500, and the lack of a high end graphics card. VRAM intensive games only run at low resolution with some choppiness.

For serious power, this is the way to go. The G4 is more efficent with less memory than some PC chips with twice the speed. I run windows programs through emulation faster than most of my friends run the same program on their new Compaqs.

This computer is the fastest, most well-put-together computer by Apple so far. I love it. G4 chip is fast and unique. The monitor is a little pricey though but it matches the look and feel of the G4.

My family owns one of these and we are happy with the speed and amount of memory it came with. The computer came with lots of useful software as well.

I messed around with one of these. I like the design of it, but it's a lot like the G3.

By far the fastest and easiest computer to use. The operating system is the best on the market. Very powerful machine that NEVER crashes or has problems.

This computer really defies all others, has excellent speed and technology.

Excellent for audio visual uses. I use "peak" excellent sound card or something, because the traditional IBM PC doesn't have as much quality in sound.

Excellent box. Very fast, however, on the costly side. It is also a shame that Apple does not have standard SCSI controllers, but moved to IDE disks (to save costs) on new Mac machines.

Apple just keeps getting better. USB rules! I felt very powerful using it.

Personally, I don't like them. They don't have a lot of software to use for them. If your into the graphic arts, you can use the advanced processing.

G4's are very nice! There is virtually no wait time to complete big tasks. As an Adobe Photoshop user, I dislike the fact that I have to wait when I am working on projects. With the G4 a 5 minute wait is cut to seconds.

Graphic design people need this.

Most people follow the crown because they DON"T KNOW any better (P.C. Lemmings) . This Mac leads the way in speed,design and quality. Enough said.

Great product. This product is fast and reliable. I have been using it at our work and so far I have no problem. A point to make- these guys don't come with a SCSI port. So, if you want to connect your old Syquest drive, you'll have to cough up some dough.

Great power, beautiful design. Fast, more reliable than iMac with better features.

This is the most powerful computer available at the moment, but these days that will change in a year. Last year I worked as a salesperson in the Postal Annex and we used almost exclusively the MacG4. The abilities for graphic design, movie editing, sound processing, and anything that requires large memory are greatly multiplied through new superchip technology. It is capable of one gigaflop, which is one million unrelated functions at one time.

Looks great. Easy hook-up. Lacks room to hook-up extra components.

The G4 is the fastest desktop that can do large graphic art files. I've used this machine before and it is twice as fast at rendering sitemaps than my PC which is PIII 800. That's because the MAC is 128 bit while PC's are 32 bit.

I have a G4 and I have had nothing but smiles.

Mac did one hell of a number with this bad ass computer, the fastest thinking computer on the market, with the coolest design. Translucent case in any color you want. Not a computer for those who don't know what they are doing. This thing is faster than God.

Very fast! This super computer doesn't slow down for anything. The case design is incredible and the hardware is top quality. I love the keyboard but hate the mouse (my little sister loves it!). The only problem is the DVD. The G4 uses software instead of hardware (like the G3), so the sound is out of sync sometimes.

I've always been a fan of Macintoshs. They are convenient to use, great for graphics, and easy to fix or upgrade. The G4 is quick and efficient.

I've only had mine a few weeks but I love it! The speed is much better than my old 233Mhz PC. I had a bit of a transition period in learning the functional differences between PCs and Macs, but OS9 is pretty intuitive and easy to use.

One of the most powerful desktops out there. It rivals all PCs running Windows. Superb graphic capabilities. Recommended for graphic artists.

Warning: opinion follows. Macs suck!

I like nothing better than powering up with the Powermac. Yeah Baby!!

An excellent all-around desktop. I find that the G4 is a culmination of all desirable traits in a computer. It may be pricey, but the amazing speed and easy to use operation provide optimum capabilities for the average consumer.

An incredible computer. The first desktop with a theoretical speed over one gigaflop (1,000,000,000 operations per second). There is not much software out yet that supports that speed, but it will be the standard of the future. Great!

Very fast, but a bit expensive. It's likely that there will be no after sales service required.

Faster than any computer processor on the market, the G4 is powerful and spacious as well. The top of Apple's line is predictably expensive, but comes with plenty of software and is a breeze to work with.

Very fast with excellent technical support.

It has lots of hard drive space. The memory and the computer is easily upgradeable.

I have a G-4 as a multimedia student. I need the power and the simplicity of operations.

This desktop has a very fast modem which helps for fast Internet acess. It is an Apple and Apple has good products. It has a large keyboard and screen which makes it comfortable to use.

This computer is perfect for graphic designers and music producers. The graphics are out of this world and the speed is excellent.

This is the fastest computer on the market. It has a sleek design, revolutionary style, ease of use & compatability with wintel systems. It is great for the designer or the engineer.

The computer works fine, but it's not as fast as it claims to be. It freezes more often than the G3. I hate the mouse, but I love the colors and design.

sweet machine... wish I had one next to my Dell 500 Mhz at work.

Macs rule as far as LOWER total cost of ownership and longevity. They're the Toyota-Hondas of computers- very trouble free. You get what you pay for.

I have owned Macintosh personal computers since the first one came out in 1984 and this one, although more powerful, is still as easy to use and maintain as the first one was.