My dual 800Mhz G4 has sat atop my desk for over 3 years now. I bought it refurbished at a great discount from Small Dog in Waitsfield, Vermont. Fortunately, it has served me well. And, actually still does (’knock on wood’). For awhile now I’ve glanced the many computer retail sites looking for great deals in the event I actually do upgrade. The problem: do I have a need to upgrade?

We always hear that the upgrade will save you time and money, and etc… but does it really?

For my work I use the web intensely. I also use apps like the Adove and Macromedia suites. Aside from needing around a gig in RAM (which I have), I’m not so certain that I would experience a great leap in productivity if I were to upgrade to, say, a G5. Nonetheless, I still salivate at the idea of getting my perky-little-paws on one