New spec Mac Mini • Non-Gaming • Apple, Mac, and iPod • Eurogamer.net

martyngates 9 Aug 2005 08:45:41 1,752 posts
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http://www.apple.com/uk/macmini/

just noticed the spec of the mac mini has been improved, and as ive always fancied a mac to have a play with (infact i dont think ive ever used a mac

s) would anyone recommend one for a mac noob?

for Ł400 a mac mini + keyboard/mouse seems a pretty good deal

GrandTheftApu 9 Aug 2005 09:16:58 6,117 posts
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I bought my gf a mac mini recently, she loves it. With a gig of ram in it's even comfortable with the heavy duty photoshop work she throws at it.

minkyqueen 9 Aug 2005 09:32:21 1,880 posts
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We bought mouse's parents one and they love it. Took to it well considering they'd never used a mac before either, so yes, would recommend to a noob! If you're near an apple store just head for there sometime and play on one.

martyngates 9 Aug 2005 09:35:34 1,752 posts
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im getting very tempted now, trying to avoid an apple shop tho or il probably come out with a lot more than Ł400 worth of stuff

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martyngates 9 Aug 2005 09:40:57 1,752 posts
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yeah had a look around but as i dont need a monitor (already have a spare 19" with dvi) they are a bit expensive

plus i could probably sell the mini later on for a pretty good price if i did become a mac convert

Deleted user 9 August 2005 13:58:28

/pines for Intel PowerMac so I can get rid of my fugly PC

MrWorf 9 Aug 2005 14:02:06 64,193 posts
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I want to get one for my missus, but I'm not sure if I should put the extra 200 in and get a powerbook... :/ Any ideas?

Khanivor 9 Aug 2005 14:02:59 44,800 posts
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Still waiting on realistic prices to come into play.

Ł130 for 512 of 333RAM? Ah... no.

GrandTheftApu 9 Aug 2005 14:13:30 6,117 posts
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Khanivor wrote:
Still waiting on realistic prices to come into play.

Ł130 for 512 of 333RAM? Ah... no.

?? I got an extra gig from crucial for Ł70

GrandTheftApu 9 Aug 2005 14:15:48 6,117 posts
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Razz wrote:
I want to get one for my missus, but I'm not sure if I should put the extra 200 in and get a powerbook... :/ Any ideas?

Don't you mean iBook Razz? iBooks are great for simple browsing, mail & word processing but the display only goes up to 1024x768 so it's not too well suited for design work.

Khanivor 9 Aug 2005 14:26:27 44,800 posts
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GrandTheftApu wrote:

Khanivor wrote:
Still waiting on realistic prices to come into play.

Ł130 for 512 of 333RAM? Ah... no.

?? I got an extra gig from crucial for Ł70

And you put that in your macmini?

GrandTheftApu 9 Aug 2005 14:29:57 6,117 posts
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Yep with the aid of a pallette knife, 10 minute job.

Deleted user 9 August 2005 14:35:56

GrandTheftApu wrote:
Yep with the aid of a pallette knife, 10 minute job.

I been thinking about doing that for my parent's machine. Is it particular scary, or does it go quite easily?

GrandTheftApu 9 Aug 2005 14:49:19 6,117 posts
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It's a little nerve wracking, it's hard to tell how much force to use as the aluminium sides aren't particularly strong. I downloaded a video of someone performing the operation and copied that carefully, unlocking the base on one side is the hardest part then it comes apart easily.

Deleted user 9 August 2005 14:52:57

As a non Mac user, I read that as a Mini equipped with a Mac. I had already pictured a screen built into the dash - all in Mac style pastels.

Maybe with just one button for the radio, too.

Weirdo

zErOb_cOOl 9 Aug 2005 14:55:14 3,237 posts
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Why buy a Mac, why?!...

well for casual personal use anyway. The OS is backwards in parts IMO.

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zErOb_cOOl wrote:
Why buy a Mac, why?!...

well for casual personal use anyway. The OS is backwards in parts IMO.

Don't let the door trap your troll costume on the way out.

MrWorf 9 Aug 2005 15:18:45 64,193 posts
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GrandTheftApu wrote:

Razz wrote:
I want to get one for my missus, but I'm not sure if I should put the extra 200 in and get a powerbook... :/ Any ideas?

Don't you mean iBook Razz? iBooks are great for simple browsing, mail & word processing but the display only goes up to 1024x768 so it's not too well suited for design work.

Whats wrong with a power book?

eviltobz 9 Aug 2005 15:51:08 2,609 posts
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absolutely nothing razzle, but you aint gonna get one for a mere Ł200 more than a mini. pbs start at just over a grand. the ibook is the one that comes in at the price range you're talking about.

MrWorf 9 Aug 2005 15:53:58 64,193 posts
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Of course. Sorry. Thanks mate.

kincaide 9 Aug 2005 16:16:37 5,067 posts
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Must admit I'm well tempted by the new spec ibooks - but I just can't justify it at the moment...

tannerd 28 Sep 2005 12:04:52 2,691 posts
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According to ThinkSecret, there's an unanounced Mini upgrade coming out. It looks like the 1.42 Ghz will now be 1.5Ghz, the Video Ram will be doubled (to 64Mb, although it is still a 9200), the drive improved to a 8x DVD RW and an upgrade to the Bluetooth.

Please stop me from buying one....

GrandTheftApu 28 Sep 2005 12:09:11 6,117 posts
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And they finally get 5400 rpm hard drives, bargain.

spindizzy 28 Sep 2005 12:17:30 7,755 posts
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zErOb_cOOl wrote:
Why buy a Mac, why?!...

well for casual personal use anyway. The OS is backwards in parts IMO.

Honestly, I don't know if you've been having a bad week or what but just about every post of yours I've read has either been a troll, or just general opinionated crap.

Teeth 28 Sep 2005 12:21:50 7,987 posts
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/points out that that was posted nearly 2 months ago.

Milk 28 Sep 2005 12:23:54 2,253 posts
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spindizzy 28 Sep 2005 12:30:43 7,755 posts
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/is an idiot.

Deleted user 28 September 2005 14:47:59

Sources have informed Think Secret that Mac mini box labels will continue to list the older specifications with no indication of whether the newer or older systems are contained within. The motivation behind this is to help clear current inventory without lowering prices. Essentially, customers are promised that the Mac mini they purchase will have specifications "at least" equal to the label, but that their system may exceed those. Customers who purchase a new Mac mini to find they ended up with the older configuration will not be able to return the system in the hopes of getting the newer configuration without paying a restocking fee.

Arseholes!

Edited by mouse at 14:51:14 28-09-2005

otto Moderator 28 May 2007 11:16:19 49,322 posts
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I use one as my main machine. I have no complaints at all.