Apple Mac mini 1.83GHz
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Not much to say here, other than I am replacing all of my PC's with Macs. This is long overdue, and I hope to never lay hands on a Windows based machine again. Horrible, horrible, horrible. Microsoft is the devil. Get out while you can!
btw...you can upgrade the RAM in the Mac Mini very easily with a couple of putty knives and an order from Newegg. There are guides all over the internet showing you step by step how to do it. Saves you hundreds!
btw...you can upgrade the RAM in the Mac Mini very easily with a couple of putty knives and an order from Newegg. There are guides all over the internet showing you step by step how to do it. Saves you hundreds!
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This weekend I picked up a Mac Mini (with the above mentioned specs..) after doing tons of research and truly looking at my overall needs. Originally my thought was to pick up a Macbook but after focusing on my needs and seeking a cheaper alternative to jumping into the MAC arena I decided to go this route. After being a PC user for many many years the thought of learning a new operating system seemed rather intimidating but having friends who have made the jump made the task seemed a bit less daunting..
I spent many hours perusing You Tube for Mac reviews...everything from Macbook AIR..to PRO..to Macbook and eventually MINI. There's a lot of good informative stuff out there!! Also reading the reviews on this site and many other online reviews I felt I was armed with enough knowledge to finally visit an APPLE store and ask some intelligent questions. Fortunately I ran into 2 young sales guys who knew their product well and tried to be as objective as possible about the product they
I spent many hours perusing You Tube for Mac reviews...everything from Macbook AIR..to PRO..to Macbook and eventually MINI. There's a lot of good informative stuff out there!! Also reading the reviews on this site and many other online reviews I felt I was armed with enough knowledge to finally visit an APPLE store and ask some intelligent questions. Fortunately I ran into 2 young sales guys who knew their product well and tried to be as objective as possible about the product they
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Using monitors, keyboards, and mice I already had, my wife was pleased that she could go Mac at the price of an entry PC. I did upgrade to 2 GBytes of memory by spending $50 at Crucial.
Adding memory is difficult. It may not have been worth the hours spent. You'll feel like a surgeon afterwards. This is why the 4 stars, not 5, were given.
This Mac runs far faster than the Core 2 Duo PC's running at 2.2 GHz.
Adding memory is difficult. It may not have been worth the hours spent. You'll feel like a surgeon afterwards. This is why the 4 stars, not 5, were given.
This Mac runs far faster than the Core 2 Duo PC's running at 2.2 GHz.
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For it's size, this computer can handle a lot more than one would expect. This is my second Mac (I got a MacBook Air a few months ago), and so far I love them better than any XP or VIsta computer I have ever used. I use this computer to run File Maker Advanced 9, Adobe's CS3 suite, and VMware Fusion (both XP and Vista) for SQL Server, Visual Studio, Access and a few other programs, it runs everything pretty well stock. Being the crazy IT person that I am though, I did end up creating a Mini mod, I added 4GB of RAM (yes, it will work with up to 4GB's, despite what APple says), a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo, a Sonnet Aria Wireless N card, a SuperDrive for burning, and a paint job by ColorWare PC, and with these upgrades, this computer is by far the best little machine in the market. If your a typical, everyday user, only running Office 2008, or iWorks, than your fine running this computer stock, even for what I do, stock works, but I wanted to see how much this tiny little computer could handl
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Its small, its powerful, its a mac. Its perfect for new mac users that are trying to make the transition into the Mac World. Since it runs an Intel chip, I decided to install Windows XP and it runs both operating systems PERFECTLY! I connected it to my HDTV through an HDMI connect via DVI converter and the DISPLAY is INCREDIBLE! (No sound through that connection though, had to connect Mac to external speakers). I'm still in shock at the size of this thing; almost the same size as my external hard drive.
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Already had a mini mac running Tiger that I loved, so got this one for
hubby that runs Leopard. He is hooked as well. Used the apple keyboards
and zebra striped mice that we got on Amazon and a HD TV/Monitor Combo
from Panasonic (that we got at Wal-Mart) and we were set to go. The
mini-mac is small, cute and very powerful. It's Mac for the everyman
(and woman).
hubby that runs Leopard. He is hooked as well. Used the apple keyboards
and zebra striped mice that we got on Amazon and a HD TV/Monitor Combo
from Panasonic (that we got at Wal-Mart) and we were set to go. The
mini-mac is small, cute and very powerful. It's Mac for the everyman
(and woman).
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I have been toying with hooking up a old laptop with Windows to my new HDTV screen, when the harddrive failed, I decided to try a mac-mini. I am very happy with the purchase, the integrated front row application lets you view pictures off of network drives, movies downloaded from Itunes and radio from Itunes. This was really killer, my wife has a home based business making purses and I created a picture show of her creations with music, this was the hit of the show.
Pros: Small form factor, great software
Cons: Could follow what the laptop industry has done, add more memory by opening up a small compartment, not breaking into the thing with a putty knife.
One last note, I have been a Windows/PC user for most of my life, conversion to this OS is not that hard. The software can be a bit expensive, but you can run some of the opensource products without a problem.
Pros: Small form factor, great software
Cons: Could follow what the laptop industry has done, add more memory by opening up a small compartment, not breaking into the thing with a putty knife.
One last note, I have been a Windows/PC user for most of my life, conversion to this OS is not that hard. The software can be a bit expensive, but you can run some of the opensource products without a problem.
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This little Mac CPU is perfect for people who want a powerful but inexpensive CPU without the frills. Just 2.5" high and 6.5" square, it fits almost anywhere: on a desk, in a drawer, on a narrow shelf. The unit comes with a Mac SuperDrive for burning and playing DVD/CDs, a remote control, BlueTooth technology, the iLife Suite (iPhoto, iTunes, Garage Band, Photo Booth, iMovie, etc.), and the newest OS X Leopard (on CDs, not installed.) That's it. You have to buy your own keyboard, mouse, monitor, and anything else you'd like to add.
Pros:
-- This little guy is fast and reliable. The 1 GB RAM is good enough for most users, although you can expand to 2 GB. (See Cons.)
-- Size. No more towers!
-- Leopard is utterly fantastic. Make sure you take the "tour" to fully appreciate its capabilities and features since many aren't immediately obvious. It allows easy sharing of files within a network, wireless or otherwise, automatics back-ups to an external hard drive (purchase separately)
Pros:
-- This little guy is fast and reliable. The 1 GB RAM is good enough for most users, although you can expand to 2 GB. (See Cons.)
-- Size. No more towers!
-- Leopard is utterly fantastic. Make sure you take the "tour" to fully appreciate its capabilities and features since many aren't immediately obvious. It allows easy sharing of files within a network, wireless or otherwise, automatics back-ups to an external hard drive (purchase separately)
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I purchased a Mac mini after using for several years a different type of PC. At 83, I am technologically "retarded", but with the help of two friends, I now have it up and running, and find it pretty easy to use. I get befuddled some times, but that is not necessarily the fault of the computer. And it is quick! All in all, I am quite pleased with it.
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Getting my Mac to work the way I want has been a little frustrating. First, I purchased the version with only 1GB of memory with the intention of installing additional 3rd party memory (what Apple charges for additional memory is nothing short of criminal). As I am a very old hand at cracking open PCs, I thought this would be a straight-forward process, but it isn't.
First off, opening a Mac Mini on your own violates the warranty! This is an absolutely ridiculous policy on the part of Apple and harkens back to the days of the old Mac 128K. But I plowed on, and found myself stunned by what I needed to open the case: a spackling knife! I'm trying to upgrade a computer, not a house!
Anyway, I get the case off, and am amazed at what a tight fit everything is inside. Things are even more cramped than in a notebook. The directions I found online on how to proceed at this point had me confused and concerned that I was about to convert this Mac into a $600 doorstop, but I finally found
First off, opening a Mac Mini on your own violates the warranty! This is an absolutely ridiculous policy on the part of Apple and harkens back to the days of the old Mac 128K. But I plowed on, and found myself stunned by what I needed to open the case: a spackling knife! I'm trying to upgrade a computer, not a house!
Anyway, I get the case off, and am amazed at what a tight fit everything is inside. Things are even more cramped than in a notebook. The directions I found online on how to proceed at this point had me confused and concerned that I was about to convert this Mac into a $600 doorstop, but I finally found
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This the Mac for those who don't have deep pockets. Ignore those PC geeks who say the graphics aren't the greatest, or that you can still get a PC for cheaper. The fact is: this is a MAC. It cost more because it's WORTH more! It's a better, faster, and more stable operating system, it's WAY easier to use, and is a high quality, long lasting design. And it's not so hard to upgrade either - search online for docs that will show you how. Hey - 99% of computer users don't need the latest high-end graphics cards, since the rest of use use computers for web browsing, MS Office, etc. Best of all with Macs; there's no adware, spyware, or viruses to ever worry about with Macs. NONE! No antivirus software or other system slugs to pay for and keep upgrading. And here's the real stab in the back for Windows fans: the Mac has a resale value down the road. What's an old PC worth? NOTHING! It's strange how some folks will gladly pay thousands more for a Lexus over a Chevy, but won't part with $200 more
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We purchased this item as a friendly, manageable and stable upgrade for my mother. We wanted something that required minimal physical and virtual maintenance and the Mac Mini has been billed as that. The process was not without a few hitches, however. Although it was listed with Amazon as having the Leopard operating system upgrade option, it arrives with the older operating system. I had to call Apple who mailed out a (free) upgrade disk. Kudos to Apple, naughties to Amazon. Installation and configuration went forward with only a few hitches which patch download rectified. As for the hardware itself, its just as small and simple as billed and I only have a few detractors... it needs more USB ports (everything does) and I really wish it was user upgradeable; a quick glance revealed a warranty voiding tour de force to add more ram (Apple's ram and installation prices are criminal). Thankfully, it should be a while before we have to do that.
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Apple's miniMac, although not for power users, makes a great purchase for casual users and those who want to dedicate a computer to a specific purpose (i.g., TIVO type of service, a small network server, controlling lights and security in the house, as in interface between a Ham Radio and the whole world, home theater setup, etc.) Just be sure to purchase as much memory as possible! Windows and Linux can run on this computer in emulation as quickly as on a regular laptop PC. (I have found that VMware's Fusion is simple and almost foolproof! Parallels is more complicated, but it works well, also.) Disadvantages? -- Not enough USB or Firewire ports, and inability to connect 2nd monitor. Also, I wish the on/off button was on the front of the machine instead of the back, but that could be an advantage in some cases!. With Leopard as the operating system, the computer is quick and responsive and can do so much. But don't expect it to do everything as quickly as a PowerMac or one of the
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