I've been looking at the next windows longhorn and im pretty bored as OS X looks more my preference and its been avalible for years. Also Tiger looks good too. So I've decided im gonna buy a second hand iMac. What sort of spec would be the equivelent to a 800MHz 256MB Pc? Its the sorta spec that can run the latest OS, do everyting in a good speed like picture editing, web browsing and web design (maybe even the odd game). I know is comparing oranges and apples but you get the idea. Thanks, Hais Intel 800MHz, 256MB SD-RAM, 10GB yes, it gets worse...

1st... WTF is wrong w/ you!!!! linux sukka ok now to your question a G3/1MBCache w/ 256 MB RAM would be comprable... OSX is great but if you plan on gaming, forget it for work its great, ease of use is really no different than any windows xp box. software is WAY cheaper for windows boxes and so is hardware and service packs are free LOL ok i'm done

thanks for your help- i think?! I allready have a gd pc for games and stuff other than work but the rest of my family use it too. I wanted a mac just for work. G3's seem to range between 233-500MHz so i'll probably go for the 500mhz just to be safe!! Intel 800MHz, 256MB SD-RAM, 10GB yes, it gets worse...

Hi, if you're getting a mac, get at least a G4 600 mhz. The newest software (ie: iChat AV, Garageband, etc..) is starting to require it. Plus you get the coolest features: fast user switching, etc.. that way. For gaming, the higher you mhz the more you can do. Most of the major titles are available for mac, you can find them online and the Apple Store or several other websites. The prices for mac software are equivalent to PC and some is the hardware. Some seem to think it's more expensive, but Apple only makes top quality stuff. You will be getting what you pay for, they don't have second rate Macs. Macs are fantastic for any design work you may be doing, they avoid many issues that PCs are still stilling trying to deal with (fonts issues is a good example). Hope this helps.

cheers scott thats just wat i wanted to know. i think i may leave gaming away from a mac to the pc as i got my pc a good graphics card etc. im gonna try and get my hands on a 600Mhz+ ibook becuase i saw one in the shop and loved it- just gotta save up like hell cos im just a poor student! maybe ebay is the answer :) thanks again, hais Intel 800MHz, 256MB SD-RAM, 10GB yes, it gets worse...