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Operating Systems => macOS => Topic started by: Baikonur on 31 August 2003, 13:50

Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Baikonur on 31 August 2003, 13:50: Yes, you heard right.

I've placed an order for the "dual" 2.0Ghz G5 alumitower. Quite excited . . .

And I only put down $500.00. How, you ask? It's called "Having a Best Friend Work at Infinity Loop, Cupertino, as a 'Tier 2' Tech Support guy. . ."

(No idea what "Tier 2" means, except DISCOUNTS).

So the header of this article is misleading; I haven't acquired anything, yet. But I did toy with the 1.6Ghz G5 at our local Apple retailer.

...

On to more interesting things . . .

This forum topic is REALLY about the rumors that Apple might bring to the surface a new incarnation of "neXt" . . . the company it bought in 1997 -- upon whose O.S. OSX is built.

Originally I saw no substance to this rumor, however the image below may persuade you to think Differently . ..

(http://homepage.mac.com/citizensane/.Pictures/Portfolio/theRealRevolution.jpg)

This is Ripley, last surviving member of the Nostromo, signing off . . .
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Pissed_Macman on 31 August 2003, 16:32: O_O

It's so... it's so... NOT FAIR!!!!
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Baikonur on 31 August 2003, 17:35: Just air-mail me 500 bucks, and you too can share the glory of a G5.
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: bossesjoe on 31 August 2003, 18:31: quote:
Originally posted by Xenix God:
Just air-mail me 500 bucks, and you too can share the glory of a G5.
Please tell me you are serous
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: psyjax on 31 August 2003, 18:47: quote:
Originally posted by Xenix God:
Just air-mail me 500 bucks, and you too can share the glory of a G5.

DUDE! I wan't some, I got 500! Let me in on it.
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Baikonur on 31 August 2003, 19:04: The letting-you-in-on-it part requires that you trust me, first, with $500.

It's a sort of "convoluted" maneuver . . . I will have to consult my friend to ask if this quantity is even remotely plausible.

If it IS, I will let you guys know . . .

(http://smile.gif)
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: billy_gates on 31 August 2003, 20:59: now you said 500 down. How much per month after that and for how many months?
And if you don't get financing, wut is ur friends discount?

[ September 03, 2003: Message edited by: jeffberg: Mac Capitalist ]
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Pissed_Macman on 1 September 2003, 04:34: The really sad part is, I don't have 500 either. >_<

For how long does this offer stand?
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Stilly on 1 September 2003, 07:48: what about a 1.6 for $268??

assuming this isn't a rip-off
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Baikonur on 1 September 2003, 10:15: quote:
now you said 500 down. How much per month after that and for how many months?
And if you don't get financing, wut is ur friends discount?

$500 covers the cost of a single dual-processor 2.0Ghz tower, with 1GB ddr. No monitor*, keyboard, mouse, or speakers to take advantage of the G5's inbuilt optical audio. (http://www.homeandautosolutions.com/generic4.html)

quote:
For how long does this offer stand?

As long as the G5 units are sold.

quote:
what about a 1.6 for $268??

assuming this isn't a rip-off

I don't know about a 1.6 . . . never occured to me to investigate one. I'll do so and post appropriate answers.

*I recommend this monitor (http://www.viewsonic.com/products/lcd_vp2290b.htm) (note the optimum resolution).

[ September 01, 2003: Message edited by: Xenix God ]
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: hm_murdock on 1 September 2003, 12:36: I got my hands on the 1.6. I ended up actually getting hurt on price. I finished up with the same specs as the 1.8 model, but it was about $2800. I had to have standard PCI slots, and therefore, didn't have much choice.

I guess I could have gotten that $1200 G4...
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Pissed_Macman on 2 September 2003, 21:32: This seems like the perfect scheme. BUT ITS SO DAMNED TEMPTING!!!!!
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: billy_gates on 3 September 2003, 07:02: quote:
Originally posted by Macman: submissive pillock:
This seems like the perfect scheme. BUT ITS SO DAMNED TEMPTING!!!!!

ya... I don't think i could send 500 bucks to someone unless it was through my credit card (paypal or something similar) and there was a contract (just a quick contract that says I will get a 1.8G5 if I send u 500) Then if you don't follow through i have documentation to prove that u screwed me and I will just not pay the 500 on the credit card bill (and send the bank a letter of course)
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: hm_murdock on 3 September 2003, 07:22: NeXT2!?!?!?

that's what I'm interested in!!!!!!!
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: ravuya on 4 September 2003, 05:10: quote:
Originally posted by Jimmy James is COOL:
NeXT2!?!?!?

that's what I'm interested in!!!!!!!

Wait in line!
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: jrich4 on 6 September 2003, 21:49: Xenix God,

Are you serious about this offer? If this is true, I am very interested in a G5 Dual 2.0 Ghz for $500.00
Do you have anymore details or info?

Thanks,
jrich4
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: billy_gates on 6 September 2003, 10:30: quote:
Originally posted by jrich4:
Xenix God,

Are you serious about this offer? If this is true, I am very interested in a G5 Dual 2.0 Ghz for $500.00
Do you have anymore details or info?

Thanks,
jrich4

Same here.
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: bossesjoe on 6 September 2003, 17:41: I'm interested also
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Pissed_Macman on 7 September 2003, 01:29: What we should do to make sure this isn't a scam is to just have one person do it and then everyone do it after that person has confirmed they've received their G5. That way only one of us gets ripped off.
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Stilly on 7 September 2003, 02:47: yeah, or we could do the contract thing like jeffberg was saying. that way non of us could get ripped off.

but this guy hasn't posted in a while.
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: billy_gates on 7 September 2003, 03:09: quote:
Originally posted by The Stiller:
yeah, or we could do the contract thing like jeffberg was saying. that way non of us could get ripped off.

but this guy hasn't posted in a while.

Well the contract wouldn't hold up in court. but it would be enough to convince the bank that you got screwed and then have them not pay the 500 to this Xenix guy's Paypal or similar account.

Thats the great thing about credit cards. On most of them, you are allowed to refute a payment 60 days after you recieve your bill. So its almost impossible to get screwed when using your credit card. The contract is just something to show that bank that Xenix and the buyer signed it and he has not fulfulled his half of the deal.

Where art thou Xenix? We want out G5's
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: Stilly on 18 September 2003, 21:17: I know this is an old topic, but the other day I was at comp usa getting a new mouse I saw a g5 and it was amazing. I didn't have time to do much I opened up the system profiler and it was up mad fast. was on one of those big displays and I was amazed by the size.
Title: My Newly Acquired G5, And . . .
Post by: preacher on 21 September 2003, 19:39: quote:
Originally posted by Xenix God:
Yes, you heard right.

I've placed an order for the "dual" 2.0Ghz G5 alumitower. Quite excited . . .

And I only put down $500.00. How, you ask? It's called "Having a Best Friend Work at Infinity Loop, Cupertino, as a 'Tier 2' Tech Support guy. . ."

(No idea what "Tier 2" means, except DISCOUNTS).

So the header of this article is misleading; I haven't acquired anything, yet. But I did toy with the 1.6Ghz G5 at our local Apple retailer.

...

On to more interesting things . . .

This forum topic is REALLY about the rumors that Apple might bring to the surface a new incarnation of "neXt" . . . the company it bought in 1997 -- upon whose O.S. OSX is built.

Originally I saw no substance to this rumor, however the image below may persuade you to think Differently . ..

(http://homepage.mac.com/citizensane/.Pictures/Portfolio/theRealRevolution.jpg)

This is Ripley, last surviving member of the Nostromo, signing off . . .

I have yet to see gaming performance evaluations done with the G5. Do me a favor and whoever gets one, be sure to check and see how many FPS you get on quake 3. I really am curious.