NewerTech Maxpowr G3 PDS

Pros: easy install, cheap
Cons: possibility of damage...

I have an old mac clone that I bought from a friend a few years ago and rather than buy a new G3 or something I could save a lot of hassle by just getting the same speed processor. I got the 400mhz 1mg backside cache and was a little weary at first, I...

Pros: great utility for the price, easy to use
Cons: needs some computer skill for installation

Okay, maybe it's a guy thing. But, when I replaced the old 604e 180 MHz processor in my old Power Tower with a G3 400 MHz, I felt this awesome rush of sheer, exhilirating POWER. (insert maniacal laughter here) I used to be able to flip through a...

Pros: Ease of installation, Speed upgrade, Customer Support
Cons: Not a complete solution, still a bit pricey

PDS Slot? What's that?

Ok, here is your hypothetical problem: You have a first generation Nubus PowerMac. With no Daughtercard Processor slot or ZIF upgradeability, you are stuck with a PowerPC 601 Processor, ranging anywhere from a...

Pros: Transforms your PB into a speed demon.
Cons: What con?

When I purchased my PB 1400 back in 1995, it was definitely one of the best laptops you could get. However, in the fast-paced computer world, it soon became obsolete after a couple of years. The 602 133Mhz chip in the PB just does not seem to cut it...

Pros: Fast, easy to install, good software/drivers
Cons: NOT an equivalent of a new Mac.

A couple months ago, I decided that instead of buying a new computer (I was using a 604e 200mhz clone) I would buy a cheap PCI-based Mac, and get a brand new G3 upgrade card. Originally, I was looking at the cheapest upgrade available - 350mhz G3. But...

Pros: Price/performance, technical support, installation
Cons: reliability

For the owner of an older first generation Power Mac computer with any investment in peripherals like scanners, printers, and input devices like graphics tablets, this add-in card is well worth the under $400 price.

The manufacturer...