This thread is about the Mac Pro, NOT the MacBook Pro. The Mac Pro is a desktop machine, that's why we are in the Desktop section. See? I even outlined it in red for you:


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And in case you still were confused as to what the Mac Pro is:



And, it hasn't been updated since March 2009:

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Within 6 months of my buying my G5, Apple dropped Motorola and went to Intel chips. Now, about 5 years later, I'm still using the G5, with absolutely no complaints at all (other than the absence of an OS upgrade path, but that's not really so big a deal since what's running on the G5 is plenty good enough). Like others have said--as soon as you pay for a computer, it's out of date. In my case, maybe, more so than in other cases. But so what?

I'm in the same boat as you, Yoyo. G5's still kicking.

I'm just hoping that after I buy my next computer, all computer companies stop upgrading their stuff. You know, so my machine will be cool forever!

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It depends upon what you are doing with it.
If you are trying to do HD editing with FCP, you may have problems.
If you are into games (which I am sure you are not), the G5 won't run the latest and greatest.
Snow Leopard won't run on a G5. You are missing out on updates and software advancements.
Forgive me for what I am about to say, but you can run Windoze on the new machines.
Your start-up time and the time it takes for applications to open-up will be a lot slower.
I assume you've gone beyond dial-up, haven't you?

For most applications, I am sure your G5 does work just fine.
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But that's all relative, eh?

When the G5 came out, it was the fastest mac out there and people were happy with the speed. Sure, it isn't as fast as the newest mac pro, but it's still fast enough.

As for Snow Leopard and missing out, he even said that what's running on the G5 is good enough for him.

The powermac G5 was the last of the big desktops for me. In fact, I would change this iMac out for a new mac mini if I could.

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I suppse the main difference is most people have lives. I do not, I live for my computer.
I am not joking.
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Don't get me wrong...I wouldn't turn down a new Mac Pro, but I have come to the realization that I don't need all that horsepower.

I watch movies, but don't make 'em. So much for FCP. And sure, I can't upgrade the OS to 10.6--but that's ok with me. The computer is about 5 years old and it still runs beautifully for what I use it. I've shifted out the original HD and installed a second one for backup, upgraded the RAM as much as possible, installed enough cards so that I don't have external hubs of any sort. I'm a happy camper

My only hitch John, and others, is there are several programs I want to use or upgrade to. Camtasia is one.
ONLY available for Intel Macs.

I love my G5 too... it's not going to the dump... taking it to work to replace a 9-10 yr old G4 !!



Ok it is kinda going to the "dump" HA !