Imac G4 And Motu 896 Options

I'm new to this forum, so I just want to say first, hi everyone!

I've been doing alot of reading about the new iMAC G4, with it's 2 firewire ports, 3 USB's and fancy adjustable monitor. It all sounds great, but I'm looking for some real world experience with this system using MOTU 896 w/ADAT sync running Digital Performer. I've worked with PC's and audio for a few years and I'm ready to step over to Macs. I've heard the power of the new iMAC G4 is not as strong as advertised (I read a review that said 32 track limit before plug ins, can this be right? ) Also, noisy fan?

The Dual G4's sound more impressive but they cost double with monitor. Is it worth saving the cash?Any thoughts?........

[pscott]

Hi Sleepy, I am new to this forum as well and while I can't offer you much in the way of real-life/hands-on experience with the g4 imac, I have done some reading on them too. Apparently, they have 5400rpm hard drives and a 100mhz system bus, while the power macs have 7200 rpm hard drives and 133mhz system busses. I am not a computer expert by any means but I understand that these variables can affect a computer's audio performance. The 800mhz single processor g4 powermac might be a good compromise between the imac and the dual processor powermac. I hope this information is useful to you.

P.S. Hello to all other members of this forum...nice place you have here.

[lepetitmartien]

Hi the newbies

glad you enjoy the place, but have you made a search or browse the forums to see if the info you're searching is not already there?

I'm sure it is but maybe it's in the french forums…

(now gonna pack my things to go on holiday