No. The Power Macintosh G4 Cube lacks PCI slots, and therefore, there is no way to add an external SCSI card. Although adapters are available, if external SCSI capability is a high-priority, you would likely be better served by a model in the Power Macintosh G4 series.

Yes. An Adaptec SCSI card can be added at the time of purchase or added after the sale so that SCSI-based devices can be used. It should be noted that the Adaptec SCSI card 2906 that is available as a pre-installed option does not support "booting", limiting usefulness for emergency uses. Numerous SCSI cards from other companies are also available.

Like early models in the iMac series, the Power Macintosh G4 Cube lacks internal re-writable storage. This means that it will be necessary to either add external removable storage or to find another file transfer method. Perhaps the simplest way to transfer files from any two Macs with online access is to stuff and binhex the files you wish to transfer using Aladdin Systems' StuffIt. Then go online with the first Mac, log onto a server, and upload the files.

The Power Macintosh G4 Cube includes two FireWire ports, two dual-channel USB ports, a 10/100Base-T Ethernet port, an RJ-11 modem port, a security port, an ADC (Apple Display Connector), which carries analog and digital video signals, USB data, and power, a standard Mini DB-9/15 (VGA) port for an analog monitor, and "hard" power. All ports are mounted on the bottom of the computer.

Yes. The Power Macintosh G4 Cube, and all other systems shipped after July 19, 2000 include the vastly improved Apple "Pro" keyboard and ergonomic optical mouse.

According to Apple Tech Info Document #58676, the USB speakers that ship with the Power Macintosh G4 Cube "require more power to operate than is provided by a typical USB port. The USB ports of the Power Mac G4 Cube computer, and monitors with the Apple Display Connector (ADC) have been enhanced to provide additional power. . . You should not connect them to the USB ports of any Apple keyboard, other Apple computer, or third-party USB device." EveryMac.

According to Apple Tech Info Document #58680, the Power Macintosh G4 Cube features a vertically-oriented, slot-loading DVD-ROM drive. With the Apple logo on the computer oriented towards you, insert DVD discs with the label side facing you. For double-sided DVD discs, insert the disc with the side you wish to access facing away from you. According to Apple Tech Info Document #58678, the Power Macintosh G4 Cube does not have a "mechanical eject button" to eject a disc.

If you have your files on an old Mac with a SCSI drive internal or external; and your new Mac does not have a SCSI external connector or use SCSI drives internally, what can you do? I'll discuss many options. My GENERAL advice is as follows. EITHER use some kind of Mac which HAS SCSI to read your drive, and use it to transfer files either by connection or by transfer to another media (floppy, CD, ZIP disk). OR, you add some kind of SCSI hardware to your new Mac to read the drive.

Although it has been discontinued, some resellers specializing in used systems may have Power Macintosh G4 Cube systems available at discount prices. If you want to purchase a refurbished or used system, check out site sponsor PowerMax for a good selection and eBay for direct person-to-person sales.

The Power Macintosh G4 Cube was designed entirely in-house by Apple's Industrial Design Group, led by Jonathan Ive. Since it is known that Steve Jobs himself had a strong influence on the design of the iMac, in addition to the similar-looking NeXT Cube, he most likely influenced the design of the Power Macintosh G4 Cube as well. If you are interested in industrial design, you might like to purchase AppleDesign: The Work of the Apple Industrial Design Group (now out of print).

The Power Macintosh G4 Cube series is compatible with Apple displays that feature the ADC (Apple Display Connector), which carries analog and digital video signals, USB data, and power in the same cable. The line-up, housed in "crystal clear" enclosures, include a 17" Apple Studio Display with a CRT display, a 15" Apple Studio Display with an LCD flat-panel display, and the impressive Apple Cinema Display, with a 22" letterbox-style LCD flat-panel display.

The Power Macintosh G4 Cube was targeted towards style-conscious users who need greater performance and a larger display than the iMac series provides, but do not need the expansion capabilities of the Power Macintosh G4 series. According to the Press Release in which Apple announced that it would "suspend production of the Power Mac G4 Cube indefinitely", Apple mentioned that most customers opted to purchase a Power Macintosh G4 minitower instead of the more stylish cube.

Update: Now that the Power Macintosh G4 Cube series has been placed on "indefinite hold", this answer is no longer particularly relevant. Nevertheless, the original answer remains below for "historical" reference.] Of course only you can determine if the Power Macintosh G4 Cube is the right Mac for you, but you should evaluate the pros and cons to see if your needs are met.

In addition to this Q & A and specifications provided by EveryMac.com, Apple has a subsite dedicated to the Power Macintosh G4 Cube (no longer available). EveryMac.com is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind whatsoever. EveryMac.com, and the author thereof, shall not be held responsible or liable, under any circumstances, for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the information within.

Unlike the Power Macintosh G4 series, which could originally be configured with an internal Zip 100 drive and/or an internal DVD-RAM drive and now can be configured with an internal Zip 250 drive and either a CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD-ROM, or CD-RW/DVD-R SuperDrive for immediate removable storage, the Power Macintosh G4 Cube lacks an external drive bay, and therefore no internal removable storage can be added.

Most amplifiers used for Wireless ISP purposes (including 2.4Ghz flavors) are rated for output power. Therefore, input power and losses prior to the amplifier can be ignored. Typically, the amplifier is mounted very close to the external amplifier, without any extension cables or extra connectors.

You have many options for transferring files from your existing Mac to your Power Mac G4. The easiest way may be to network your older Mac and Power Macintosh G4 together for easy file transfer. If your older Mac has Ethernet built in, like all Power Macs and some Quadras, you usually will just need a simple crossover cable or standard Ethernet cables and a hub to connect two Macs together. You can look up your Mac or MacOS-Compatible here on EveryMac.

The Power Macintosh G4 series includes two FireWire ports (three, including one FireWire "800" port after January 28, 2003), two USB ports (dual-channel in AGP-based models), a 10/100Base-T Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T after July 19, 2000), an optional modem port, sound in/out (no microphone between January 9, 2001 and August 13, 2002), a security port, "hard" and "soft" power (no "soft" power after January 9, 2001), and a standard VGA port that is provided by a video card in either the AGP .

Originally, Apple decided to use the standard iMac keyboard and mouse with the Power Macintosh G4 series. This proved to be annoying for those with larger hands or those used to a full-sized keyboard. Fortunately, Apple listened to the grumbling of the crowd and released a much better Apple "Pro" keyboard and ergonomic optical mouse. The "Pro" keyboard and mouse were provided standard with all models shipped after July 19, 2000, but can also be purchased independently from Apple.

Unlike the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series, which no longer includes onboard SCSI, the "Bronze" PowerBook G3 series includes a SCSI port, so it is not necessary to add external SCSI. However, the "Bronze" series of PowerBook G3s does not have FireWire ports. The PowerBook G3 "FW" (FireWire) series, on the other hand, includes two FireWire ports, but lacks a SCSI port. SCSI support can be added with a PC card.

quot;In order for the Finder to recognize a hard disk, the hard disk must be switched on and up to speed before you start up (or restart) the computer. Switch on the hard disk, wait about 10 seconds for it to come up to speed, and then restart the computer." quot;IMPORTANT: Always turn on any external SCSI devices connected to your Macintosh before turning on the computer itself. Otherwise, your computer cannot recognize the SCSI devices."

Yes. You can add a PCI card to your original Power Macintosh G3 that will add two USB ports. Companies including Creative Solutions have such cards, which cost between $50-$100 US. FireWire can also be added with an Apple-branded PCI card, and was a pre-installed option for the original Power Macintosh G3. As FireWire becomes more widely used, other cards will likely become available as well.

The very short answer is: you can't do this easily. There are problems between the USB-to-serial stuff; problems with printer drivers; and problems with OS X (or OS 9, etc) not knowing about either. The G3's, G4's and iMacs do not have the old Apple "DIN-8" connector (serial Localtalk) for modems and printers. These later Macs either use USB or Ethernet. Regarding the DIN-8 and Appletalk, see a related FAQ question for a description of that port. I don't describe Ethernet or USB.

the Mac mini does not have an internal microphone or an audio in jack, you will have to use a USB microphone such as the Griffin iMic.

The Mac mini G4 models each have two USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire "400" port, a 10/100Base-T Ethernet port, an RJ-11 modem port (if installed), a DVI-I port (compatible with VGA using the included DVI-to-VGA adapter), and an analog audio out jack for external speakers or headphones. For more details regarding the Mac mini G4 ports, please refer to the ports page for the model of interest.

Power Macintosh G4 models shipped between January 9, 2001 and August 13, 2002, including the "Quicksilver" models, do not have an analog microphone port, and as such you will need to either use a USB-based microphone, or an analog-to-USB adapter to use a traditional analog mic with these systems. The Power Macintosh G4 "MDD" series re-introduced an analog stereo line in port.

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The Buster Cube is easy to clean if necessary. It is for example safe to put it in the dish washer. It goes without saying that it has to be difficult to remove the inner tube or the dog would much too easily be able to get it out and bite it to pieces. Therefore we recommend that you do not remove it unless it is absolutely necessary.

Similar to poker, backgammon games use pots to determine the stakes involved. However, unlike its casino cousin, backgammon decided to use a simpler method than computing chips. The doubling cube looks like standard dice, only it is much bigger and marked differently. Rather than the digits 1 to 6, a doubling cube is marked with the digits 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 on its sides. These digits stand for the stakes raised in backgammon games.