Mac Mini as Media PC

Rincewind 23 Aug 2014 18:48:40 1,399 posts
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Hi all,

I'm considering replacing the 8 year old windows desktop currently sat consuming a large area of space with a Mac Mini. 2 questions really:

1. What are people's experiences of the Mac Mini as a media pc - good/bad/indifferent?
2. What keyboard/trackpad combi do you use for sofa surfing...?

jenguin 23 Aug 2014 21:17:12 174 posts
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Playing a blu-ray is still a massive pain on OS-X . . . so if your media you wish to play includes them, I wouldn't bother.
Rincewind 23 Aug 2014 21:28:00 1,399 posts
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Nope, fortunately. Got a PS3 for that.
craigy Staff 23 Aug 2014 22:30:32 9,500 posts
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We've had a Mac mini as our TV's media centre machine for a year or so. Much nicer than having a PC in terms of looks and footprint.
craigy Staff 23 Aug 2014 22:31:14 9,500 posts
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Oh, and we use the standard mac Bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo. Works well on the coffee table.

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