Should I buy a Mac Mini?

[Kayle12]

Hello,

I'm a student. I am only 16 years old. I currently own a fairly nice and capable computer for my needs. I do things from Net, to PearPC. I am really amazed at the Mac OS operating system. I currently own an iPod, and absolutely love the iTunes program. I am really thinking of buying a Mac Mini.

I would like to try and see if I would really like a Mac computer, as I'm thinking of getting one for college. So here are my current computer specs, and I'd like to see what you think, if I should get one, or if I shouldn't. Please if you can show me towards any good articles, please do.

Thanks a bunch,

Kayle

My PC:

AMD XP 2400+ (2.00GHz) 133MHz

512 MB PC2100 Ram

Maxtor 40GB 7200RPM

Internet Mic/Line in/Line out

Integrated 10/100 Mbps

3 Fire~wire 400MB Speed

nVidia GeForce 4 MMX 64MB

6 USB 480MB Speed

Sony 48X/24X/48X CD-RW.

Also a really big case.

The Mini I want:

1.42 PowerPC G4 Processor 167MHz

512 MB PC2700 Ram (333MHZ)

Seagate 80GB 4200RPM

Audio Out

Integrated 10/100 Mbps

1 Fire~wire 400MB Speed

2 USB 480MB Speed

ATI Radion 9200 32MB

Notebook Size, Optical Drive CD-RW/DVD-ROM

Very Small

I can get it for like 20 dollars cheeper, because I'm a student.

Thanks for any info/sugestions.

[Nocstar]

Well if your amazed at the mac operating system your a lost cause if someone tries to tell you otherwise..

If you got the cash man, I would go for it.

[ph3412t3h13]

well if its for college try and get some more money together and get a powerbook

but thats the same mini that i have and its absolutely amazing

[Devoto.]

That's pretty much the same spec Mac Mini that I have and I am hooked on OSX already. I would never go back to using a Windows PC.

So yeah, I'd say go with the Mini. Maybe i'm just biased, I don't know but the Mini was my first Mac and I am already upgrading it and getting an iMac G5 in April. The Mini was the perfect introduction to OSX for me and was more than adequate for my computing needs but my bro and his missus need a computer and seeing as though I was going to upgrade anyway I figure they may as well have my Mac Mini.

Oh, if you need portability an iBook would be a good choice. Comparible to the Mac Mini but of course it is more portable and may be a better option for college.

[Kayle12]

So, it's a good computer. Well I think I might get it!!!!

Thanks Guys,

Kayle

BTW: When I log into Neowin & when I open a forum, it looks like this (Screenshot) Why? It should show like around 20 posts then show for another page, but insted it just shows like this. I HATE it. I like to scroll down, not have to click on each one.

Any Ideas?

Thanks

[GothTeddy]

go up to the bar above your first post "View Mode" and click on standard.

And, yeah, get the mini :p

[GameOverRob]

go for it

[YBG]

I think you should save for an iBook or even a Powerbook if you could, but if you want a Mac ASAP go ahead and get the Mini.

[dan]

Mac Mini's are great. but if you need convincing read my review.

Daniel's Aplle Mac Mini Review

Hope it helps

Daniel