Apple Xserve G5

64 reviews

May, 2013

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Design (5)
Usability (4)
Value for money (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the value for money. The usability is also mentioned favorably.

design, usability, value for money

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple Xserve G5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Apple Xserve G5

Apple has upgraded its successful Xserve to the PowerPC G5 platform. Combined with Apple's elegant management software and the new Xserve RAID NAS offering, the Xserve G5 is a powerful server solution for Mac and mixed-OS environments.

Powerful, expandable server system for Mac and mixed environments. Less susceptible than a Windows server to viruses and other attacks. Comprehensive, easy-to-use management software. Quiet. Unlimited client licenses. Xserve RAID attached storage can...

One less drive bay from the previous generation XServe G4, because of cooling concerns. No SATA drives in Xserve RAID

If you have a Mac-heavy or mixed computing environment, the Xserve G5 and Xserve RAID might be the right solution for your company. The overall package presents an elegant alternative to Windows or Linux setups, although you will give up the diversity...

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Expert review by: P. J. Connolly (macworld.com)

Xserve G5

Apple took a pretty good server, the G4 Xserve, and made it even better. Although some problems remain, the Xserve G5 kicks butt effortlessly and looks good doing it.

OS license included in purchase ; easy administration and monitoring ; works well in mixed environments

Hardware-based RAID not built-in, as is the case with similar Intel-based servers

Apple's design team pulled off the impossible by throwing ten heat sensors and an intelligent fan subsystem into the Xserve case, and by using newly available 90-nanometer PowerPC G5 CPUs from IBM. Apple has also radically changed the server's front...

Sep, 2004

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Consumer review by: DavidUK (jr.com)

Product purchased meets my expectations

I use this for personal computing use and meets all of my requirements. Compared with my previous computers this is faster and easier to use

Easy To Collaborate Across Programs","Easy to Customize","Easy to Navigate

Apr, 2013

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Consumer review by: Bo (jr.com)

Good quiet home computer

Long time mac user. replaced my old iMac with the Mini and a LED TV. After getting the resolution sported out, and files transferred, I am happy with teh overall setup. 10.8 OS is different, and I am not liking the changes to the native apps. Much...

Adequate Storage","Easy To Set Up","Easy To Use","Fast","Reliable Performance

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: ligboo (jr.com)

Easiest computer setup ever!

After my kids have used mac laptops for a few years, I finally gave in and replaced my old clunker PC laptop with a mac-mini. Its great. Once caveat - packaging and listing should make it clearer that mac doesn\'t come with a \'real\' video cable, only...

Easy To Set Up","Easy To Use","Fast","Reliable Performance","Sleek Design

Poor Accessories

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Jason (jr.com)

Best bang for the buck!

Excellent price performance ratio. I\'m not a gamer, so the integrated graphics chip is just fine for me.

Easy To Set Up","Easy To Use","Fast","Great Software Bundle","Sleek Design

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: AC (jr.com)

Mac Mini

I have been using this Mac Mini for a week now and absolutely love it! I have used an iMac and a MacBook Air in the past.. what I love about this computer is the fact that it is so small, compact, fast, and virtually silent! No loud fans or mechanical...

Adequate Storage","Easy To Set Up","Easy To Use","Fast","Performance","Quiet","Reliable Performance","Sleek Design

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Azxcx (jr.com)

Apple finally update the Mini!

Great product! Finnaly USB 3.

Adequate Storage","Easy To Set Up","Easy To Use","Fast","Great Software Bundle","Reliable Performance","Sleek Design

Poor Graphics

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: saswinns (ciao.com)

The name Panther Server

XServe. Apple Computer Xserve introduce the first time May 2002. This product is a computer class 1U-sized server. Xserve configurations sold with one or two PowerPC G4 processor 1.33 GHz speed. The server can store up to four hard-drive, an optical...

work together with dynamic

processor is a very easy to heat

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: dean (argos.co.uk)

my apple mac

i like this item now i as i will not go to windows again so easy to use

Sep, 2011

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Product Specifications

The groundbreaking PowerPC G5 made its debut in Apple's Power Mac G5, enabling computer users to tackle projects never before possible on a desktop system. With the introduction of Xserve G5, the same processing performance is packed into a slim 1U form factor. Combine the super efficient PowerPC G5 with high bandwidth, server-optimized system I/O and fast internal storage, and Xserve G5 outperforms today's fastest 1U Xeon- and Opteron-based systems.In addition to robust hardware features, Xserve G5 comes complete with Mac OS X Server software, a host of powerful network services, and integrated remote management and monitoring tools. Easy to set up and easy to maintain, Xserve G5 with Mac OS X Server dramatically reduces the complexity of system administration and minimizes maintenance costs.This uniquely Apple integration results in superior performance, unparalleled manageability, and increased uptime - enabling organizations to lower their total cost of ownership and reduce the pressure on network administrators. Whether in small or large business, higher education or K-12 schools, creative departments, or science and technology research centers, the affordable Xserve G5 is the perfect server for today's new breed of UNIX-based solutions.