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Is this desktop computer any good?

Features/Specifications: Apple iMac G5 PowerPC G5 1.8 GHz 17-inch System General Features: White housing Mac OS X 10.4 pre-installed 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5 processor (CPU) 600 MHz Bus Speed 512 MB RAM GeForce FX5200 graphics processor 160 GB hard drive CDRW/DVD drive Internal 56K modem Built-in 10/100 Ethernet Integrated stereo speakers Integrated power supply (100-120V, 50-60Hz) Built-in 17-inch TFT LCD display w/1440 x 900 max resolution I/O Ports: One (1) DVI port One (1) ADC port Three (3) USB ports Two (2) FireWire ports One (1) RJ-45 modem jack One (1) RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet Connector Microphone and stereo speaker minijack Unit Dimensions: 17.0 x 16.75 x 7-inches (H x W x D, w/stand) Weight: 27.0 lbs Regulatory Approvals: FCC CE VCCI A-Tick Package Includes: Apple iMac G5 PowerPC G5 1.8 GHz 17-inch System Power cord Apple USB keyboard Apple USB mouse Mac OS X Install Disc x2 User's Guide Is there anything in this that i should upgrade to, like the RAM or something?? this computer is going to be used for just internet, downloading, usual stuff. and then some recording vocals.=DD It's only like 570 something, and it's been refurbished. Is refurbished good?

Public Comments

1. sounds fine to me! Then you have to decide on the purpose for what you would use it for ! Its not a gamming system, so school or work use is the best use for this system and you can play alot of games just not the hard core games. processor speed is to slow. But like i said depending on ur needs , That system is fine.
2. No, not for US $570. It was made about four years ago, and has all the power of a $200 IBM PC clone. Yes, it's a perfectly usable machine, but I just can't recommend it. Apple's moving away from the Motorola architecture this computer uses, and new OSX releases may not support your machine. Already, titles like Spore have abandoned the G4 and G5, running only on Intel Macintoshes. Also, it's crying for a RAM upgrade, and it won't burn DVDs.
3. It's not too bad, but Upgrading the RAM to around 2GB is recommended. You might want to get a drive that can burn/rewite both CD and DVD's. May I ask if the CPU is Dual core or Single core? because you can get dual core processors with 2-3GB or RAM, and a 20inch 1440 x 900 resolution, 5ms or better monitor for less than $500. Some quad cores with 4GB of RAM, 640GB hard-drive, and 22inch monitor for under $700.
4. i think it is ok! not bad!