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Mac mini - hot or not hot?

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  • 14-09-2005 2:56pm
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    Jim10000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 217 ✭✭


    In general, would people who have them recommend them?

    A friend is thinking of getting a new computer and budget is a major concern but is she sacrificing anything by not saving for a bit and getting something snazier?

    It would be used for general home computer stuff.


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    Ronan
    Registered Users Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Ronan


    I have a Mac Mini and I love it, does everything I need (surfing, downloading, streaming music on the airport) also Mac office runs fine on it. Graphically it only has a 64mb card but World of Warcraft still runs fine on it. The size is a great benefit and my MS wireless and keyboard mouse work a threat also. One thing though, I had to get a usb hub as it only has 2 usb ports and the 80gb drive is a concern (but I have hooked up my 250gb portable). But This Baby is coming out soon and will greatly increase the capcity of the Mac mini.


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    Ronan
    Registered Users Posts: 732 ✭✭✭Ronan


    sorry, that might be a bum link if your applestop is set to Ireland

    try this if you can't see it
    http://www.lacie.com/products/product.htm?pid=10476


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    deRanged
    Registered Users Posts: 3,744 ✭✭✭deRanged


    I think they're a great machine. I use mine for surfing/email/programming/sys admin.
    Basically, there isn't anything I can't do on it that I can do on one of my unix or windows machines.

    You might get a cheaper machine from Dell say - a low end celeron but the price/performance from the mini is far better.


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    SouperComputer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    whats snazzier than a mac Mini?

    Dell comes in cheaper in hardware, but when you consider the possible hassle with Windows: viruses and spyware as well as the associated costs, Mac is a good way to go, especially for a newcomer.


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    Jim10000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 217 ✭✭Jim10000


    thumbs up then - thanks!


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    Ruaidhri
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    I'd say that the mini is an absolute beauty :) i'm addicted to mine!
    as for dell coming in with cheaper hardware. yes the hardware from dell will be cheaper. until you try match the power / features of the mini. then dell get expensive.


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    Gyck
    Registered Users Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Gyck


    I've just ordered one today and am very much looking forward to playing around with it...


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    Laguna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,639 ✭✭✭Laguna


    Yeah I've got one and it's great, I just wish it had a better graphics card. I also wish the majority of PC games came on PC/MAC hybrid discs a la Football Manager/WOW, but then again that's not going to happen anytime soon..


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    Shadow_2k5
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    the Mac Mini is a Sweet Computer I love mine how ever dont try Change the Ram in it your self I tryed it & ever since i changed me Ram well I f*cked it up keeps restarting & well just dont work any more Ram advice is get Apple to Ram her up & your flying but now with the 512 as standerd its cool I just got the mini when they first came out & got screwed with a little ****e 256 which is usless running OS X Tiger


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