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Apple eMac 17 in. (M8894LL/B) Mac Desktop

Apple eMac 17 in. (M8894LL/B) Mac Desktop

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  • Operating System: Apple MacOS X
  • Form Factor: All-in-one
  • HDD Size: 40 GB
  • Installed Memory: 128 MB (SDRAM)
  • Display: 17 in.
  • Processor: PowerPC G4 700 MHz
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eMac: A is for Apple, E is for Education, L is for Love

bypluckyduck Aug 10, 2002
78 Helpfuls 79 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 7 Comments
Pros affordable G4 system, flat 17" screen, compact design
Cons no DVD drive on mine, very weighty
Recommended it? Yes

The official Apple release at eMac?s introduction at the end of April, told folks (in effect) -- The ?e? in eMac stands for ?education?. We designed this for educational institutions. We?re selling this only for education. If you aren?t in education, keep your mitts off. Nope. You can?t have one... Read full review »

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Serendipit-eMac

bySyd_Kick Jul 23, 2002
34 Helpfuls 35 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Hardware: G4 | 17" Flat Screen | EtherNet Software: OSX | iPhoto | iTunes
Cons Some care needed in loading older Applications, configuring peripheral devices.
Recommended it? Yes

I was VERY disappointed and VERY upset, but it was my own fault. I had waited and waited to upgrade to a "classic" iMac, hoping to get a great deal on a close-out, since the new iMac (flat panel on a dome) was bound to be the rage. I placed my order with the Apple online store in mid-March and... Read full review »

3

Happy eMac Owner

byspamaroid Sep 13, 2002
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Fast computer with an absolutely gorgeous screen.
Cons Lack of expandability (though I'm sure somebody will figure something out in 3...
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased one of the original Bondi Blue iMacs in November 1998 and it chugged along fine up until January 2002 when the power logic analog board went out. I debated buying a new computer then because the repair was in the $300 range. Well, I decided to fix it and it kept on chugging.

I... Read full review »

5

The Volkswagen of Computers

byannaread Nov 18, 2002
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Nice looking, easy to start up, simple to operate computer.
Cons I missed having a floppy drive.
Recommended it? Yes

Because all the work I do is pro bono, I'm pretty slow to upgrade. I had been puttering along quite happily with my G3/300, even though I knew that processing speed and hard disk size was becoming something of a problem.

When the eMac came out, I took the proverbial "just one look" and... Read full review »

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Great value - but not for everyone

bymteqc Sep 7, 2002
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Affordable and powerful consumer-grade G4. Large screen.
Cons Lack of expandability.
Recommended it? Yes

If there was a time when dreams of a large screen and G4-driven iMac populated the nights of many fans (and fueled the rumor mills of many web sites), it may be an idea ready for retirement. First designed to be a cheap yet powerful solution for the educational markets, Apple for once listened to... Read full review »

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ROCK SOLID MAC

bybrsc Oct 17, 2002
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros EASY SET UP, BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!
Cons SLIGHT LEARNING CURVE
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the 700mhz eMac from CompUSA after I spent about a day playing with the display unit. I liked the iMacs and the other G4's but the eMac just made more sense. Practical, compact and easy to use.

I found it a 100x easier to install RAM than the Indigo iMac my wife has. It's got 5... Read full review »

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Struck by Lightning

byjnaglich Aug 24, 2002
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Fast, Low Cost, Good Looks. CD rw/DVD rom
Cons OS X, OS 9 switching needed to use my current Epson printer
Recommended it? Yes

This is a really fun, good looking, fast machine. This is the sixth Mac I have owned and this is definately the fastest easiest to use of any. It only took a few minutes to get the machine out of the box hooked up and checking my email. You could say the machine sets up like lightning.

... Read full review »

1

Great machine

bymaelsson Oct 19, 2002
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Fast consumer-G4, looks great
Cons a few video issues
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the SuperDrive model, with the DVD/CD burner. This machine works great! The display is beautiful, has adequate HD space, good amount of RAM (I upgraded to 768 MB, though). Setup was easy, and without complaint. This is my 6th mac, but my first full-time experience with MacOS X. I've had it... Read full review »

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A cheap friend

byantoniogodino Apr 29, 2003
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Beautiful, fast, simple (can boot on MACOS 9), affordable.
Cons I had some problems with the monitor.
Recommended it? Yes

really user friendly, very simple to manage and rather quick. It is true for MACS in general but is a little more true for the E-Mac. A quick processor, a beautiful design, a vast amount of functionalities for not a lot of money...
The machine is a little too big on the desktop. I use MACS... Read full review »

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Not as good as it seems

byskitch Dec 2, 2002
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Mac OS X, Speakers
Cons Faulty Monitor Troubles, Weight
Recommended it? No

Well, yes, it is a screaming deal, but, If you have problems with it, good luck. I bought mine at the Apple Store Mall of America, and their help has been less than perfect. I'm still fighting the charges with Apple. I received a bad monitor assembly, and wanted to return it one day after the... Read full review »

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