01-11-2005, 08:28 PM
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Oracle
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Apple Introduces Mac Mini
"Introducing the Mac mini. Everything you need — and not an ounce more — to enjoy digital photos, music and movies. Get a fast G4 processor, slot-loading CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and a reliable operating system in a body just 6.5-inches square and 2-inches tall. Simply add monitor, keyboard and mouse. You’ll be organizing music and photos, composing tunes and editing movies with iLife ’05 in no time. Surf the Internet with the peace of mind of the secure and stable UNIX-based Mac OS X operating system. And since Mac mini can do wireless, you don’t even have to put it near a phone jack. Configure your Mac mini with an AirPort Extreme Card, hook up an AirPort Express to your DSL connection or cable modem, and start surfing and printing wirelessly. Using AirPort Express and AirTunes, you can even listen to tunes from your Mac mini on speakers in a different room. Starting at just $499."And boy is this thing tiny or what! 8O Earlier rumors appear to have hit the nail on the head in terms of specs and features. Best of all the price is a mere $499 for an entry level seat. This little box is going to make big waves in the PC market, and will probably spark a resurgence in Mac sales. You can expect to see long lines of Windows users standing outside Apple stores to get one. You may even bump into Jason Dunn. :P 
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01-11-2005, 08:36 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 399
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Well, there is what my server farm will be composed of... :lol:
Boy that thing is small. It will be too easy to sneak this thing in to practically anyplace where there is a RJ45 jack or WiFi. I just need to remember the screen and keyboard + mouse. 
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01-11-2005, 08:42 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Lets see...
1. No audio in
2. Slow processor
3. Crappy video card
4. Ugly
5. No DVD +/- RW
Oh, but it does happen to have a modem jack. :roll:
I love macs, but this thing has no legs. If a PC came out with these specs we'd laugh it off the stage.
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01-11-2005, 08:47 PM
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Oracle
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 911
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Originally Posted by James Fee
Lets see...
1. No audio in
2. Slow processor
3. Crappy video card
4. Ugly
5. No DVD +/- RW
Oh, but it does happen to have a modem jack. :roll:
I love macs, but this thing has no legs. If a PC came out with these specs we'd laugh it off the stage.
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True, but it's a Mac...and it's cheap. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Especailly one that kicks! :P |
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01-11-2005, 08:51 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 10
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True, but it's a Mac...and it's cheap. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Especailly one that kicks! :P
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I don't know, $499 seem a little too expensive for what it can do... :roll: |
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01-11-2005, 08:55 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,819
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Originally Posted by Kent Pribbernow
True, but it's a Mac...and it's cheap. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Especailly one that kicks! :P
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I'm torn. I really want to like it, but I have to hold Apple to the same standard I'd hold Dell or HP to. |
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01-11-2005, 09:01 PM
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Theorist
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 302
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Not for me
While I can't say that this thing works for my needs, I can probably name off 4 or 5 family members that this thing would far exceede there needs.
So while I can understand where people are coming from when they are 'underwhelmed' I can also see this being great for my mother in law who surfs the web, checks e-mail, and well... not much else.
Throw in the lack of spam and viruses targeted at the platform and this thing starts to pick up steam.
Again, sure, the specs seem a little light for the mid-level budding power user, but for other users what it offers is on par with any low cost PC/Windows offering out there. Throw in the iLife suite (which does not come in any flavor with a PC) and I would say the value of this offering is now running away from the competition.
Apple has certainly entered into the main stream markets now. Now we just need Apple to create some DVR software and a remote interface and I could see this on my rack.
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01-11-2005, 09:10 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,819
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Re: Not for me
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Originally Posted by JohnSmith
Apple has certainly entered into the main stream markets now. Now we just need Apple to create some DVR software and a remote interface and I could see this on my rack.
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As long as you attach external hard drives it would be. Once you get past OS X and the installed software, there isn't much left for shows. But then again, what a reason to get that gigabit network up and running. |
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01-11-2005, 09:23 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 103
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This thing is sweet
The processor is not THAT slow for most people, but the RAM is a way light on the base model. I did a little configuring on the Apple store though and if you are eligable for an educational discount (or can get someone who is to order for you) then you can snag one of the with 1 GIG of RAM and an 80 gig harddrive for $900. THAT, my friends, is a sweet deal! 8O
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01-11-2005, 09:40 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,819
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Re: This thing is sweet
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Originally Posted by Mr. MacinTiger
The processor is not THAT slow for most people, but the RAM is a way light on the base model. I did a little configuring on the Apple store though and if you are eligable for an educational discount (or can get someone who is to order for you) then you can snag one of the with 1 GIG of RAM and an 80 gig harddrive for $900. THAT, my friends, is a sweet deal! 8O
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At that point, you might as well just get an iMac.... |
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