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Apple eMac Desktop 17" M8951LL/A (1.0-GHz PowerPC G4, 256 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive)Platform: Mac OS X
Brand: Apple
Binding: Personal Computers
Warranty: 1 year warranty
lovely! [Posted on 2003-08-09]
This computer is fabulous! The images are clear and everything loads faster than our now out-dated boxy imac. Coupled with the sound sticks the sound is quite clear.
I don't see why so many people constantly compare macs to PCs, they are completely different products. My family has always had macs and PCs together but I've favored the macs so this review is probably quite biased.
Only one program so far in this 3 month run has crashed but other than that all of the programs run beautifully.
Great Little Machine [Posted on 2003-09-25]
Needing another Mac for a small space, we purchased this eMac and I expected very little performance wise. To my surprise the new eMac can definitely compete with the more expensive Macs available. I have been quite pleased and we have never had a problem.
Awesome bang for the buck [Posted on 2003-10-12]
This computer is an outstanding value compared to other macs and compared to computers in general. Processor speed, bus speed, video capabilities, bundled software, practically everything about the computer screams value and quality. The components are not cutting edge fast, but are very capable for practically every possible use for the computer. I opted for the CD-RW/DVD-ROM instead of the Superdrive model. The Superdrive model does not run System 9.2.2 natively, which is a must for older games that are not System 10 native. Additionally, I don't think its worth the extra $300 for the Superdrive model. Other than the Superdrive and a little extra memory and hard drive space, both systems are equal in performance. The extra hard drive space and memory is negligible, especially since you will want to upgrade your eMac to 1 gig RAM immediately, which will require that you abandon the factory-installed RAM. I'm sure burning DVDs is great, but I chose to burn VCDs in my CD burner with Toast instead, for inexpensive, VHS quality disks. However, if you imagine yourself ever needing to burn home movies to DVD, get the Superdrive model because iMovie won't work with third-party DVD burners. I would NOT recommend the CD-ROM model, since you would get a slower CPU and will also buy a CD burner separately at some point, since CD burning is so essential to modern home computing. Note that none of the internal components other than memory and Airport card are easily upgradeable. Processor and videocard are soldered onto the motherboard, so don't expect to ever be able to upgrade those. This is fine for now, since, for example, all games released today are within the eMac's specs. But this may change in the near future. I doubt this machine will be able to handle, for example, DOOM III very well. But then neither will comparably priced Windows boxes either. The only other home mac I would consider if you can't afford a G5 is one of the new flat-panel iMacs. You will get more up-to-date components, such as DDR RAM and a faster video card and CPU, but those machines also cost a LOT more. Comparing price to performance, you can't go wrong with this machine!! I love mine.
wonderful hardware, software has some nuances [Posted on 2004-04-08]
This review is for the emac with OS X Jauguar (10.2.6). The hardware of has the feel of elegance. I really like the acrylic-like look of the all-in-one type system. The 17" flat screen CRT is superb -- in fact, this was the main reason I opted for the emac over the flat LCD imac. The Aqua inferace if beautiful -- as nice or even nicer than the ads show. However, if one expects the computer to be trouble free, then this is not the case. The major situation which happens on my machine is that applications (primarily Safari, and Mail) unexpectedly quit. There are ways to recover -- like quitting (trashing the app's preferences file, or zapping the PRAM or running a utility like Diskwarrior 3.0 beforehand on a regular basis). However, these nuances make the system not as rock solid as one may think. Additionally, Mac OS X doesn't have a System Restore feature to rollback changes. For example, in the event of doing a bad System Update, one can't simply do a goback to revert any changes. A rollback feature for Mac OS X would be such an improvement in stability.
Fantastic for it's age... [Posted on 2007-03-15]
I've had this computer -- that I'm typing on right now -- since October of 2003, which makes this computer almost 3 and a half years old!! It is still able to perform all the functions I require of it and more. I've been able to do everything from simple MS Word processing and chatting to playing Unreal 2004 online without any noticeable slowdown. The only recommendation I have for owners of this computer that wish to keep up is to upgrade the RAM to 1 GB of SDRAM. If you enjoy every aspect of computing -- gaming, web design, composing (garage band is amazing on the eMac), making movies, and such -- then the RAM upgrade is a must. The CRT is quite good, but it's not an LCD. Don't expect super-dooper HD quality video and pictures.
Enjoy this value computer.
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