RE: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] reading through Apple's marketing speak.. .

["Ross, Matt" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

> > onboard dual monitor support,
> 
> Yes, but I'm not sure where these cards "rate" in the PC scheme of
> things.  I'd never heard of a Radeon 9000 Pro before.

Radeon is one of the better brands, I've not heard of their 9000 Pro model,
but OEM's are treating it as if it were Gforce4's equal.

> > modem and eithernet cards are
> > built in, good sound card built in.
> 
> Well, at least sound that is well-supported.  Ethernet is 
> 10/100/1000.  

Like I said, notable.  I didn't say it was good.  Built-in is usually a
minus.  I'd rather have my eithernet card, modem, and sound card in three
extra card slots, but anyway.

> > In short, I think they're better than comparable PC's.
> 
> OK, so they put this up against a Dell Dimension 8200 system, and I 
> can see that there's some potential here, but the high-end system
> would get tromped by a comparable dual Athlon system (I believe).  
> Still, a much better deal than their previous offerings, and Mac OS 
> X is certainly  worth something in addition.

Anybody know how G4's are heat-wise?
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