Your Mac Hardware Setup

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MasterC

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Macbook first, then possibly an imac later on lol

I'd say that's a great plan. (Y) I started out with a Mini, and I liked it so much I wanted a laptop. So then I got the MacBook Pro, and liked it and its power so much I bought a Mac Pro. You'll get hooked and keep expanding! XD

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Dane

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I'd say that's a great plan. (Y) I started out with a Mini, and I liked it so much I wanted a laptop. So then I got the MacBook Pro, and liked it and its power so much I bought a Mac Pro. You'll get hooked and keep expanding! XD

Indeed, I started a topic here asking about the mini, then a day later I had to get it changed to a macbook lol.

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blachole

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Get both! awesome.png

I did! Haha, I got hooked when I started using my MacBook full-time over my windows desktop. I went to the Apple store and walked out with a 24" iMac to replace my desktop. Couldn't be happier.

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PNWDweller

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Alright - no pictures as I am afraid the desk is waaay too messy, but...this is what I have my system set up on:

iMac 20" Mid 2007 model with all latest software updates.

1 WD Mybook 500gb hard drive

1 External DVD/RW in enclosure (Cheapo Lite-on)

1 Hp Printer (Deskjet F4235)

1 160mb Sata Drive in enclosure for my virtual machines (Salvaged from old Acer that commited suicide by keyboard decoder)

Stock aluminum keyboard and mouse

For sound, this is my "party box" sorta..

Classic 5.1 surround (currently not in that mode), Creative Labs system, with a killer bass sub, 6" and puts out more bass than some of the best cars I have been around. Seriously. I have the sub woofer running the left/right channels to a Nextech splitter that I got from Circuit City's last day of being open. I have 4 speakers hooked into that for my tweeters, essentially two at the pc, and two around the TV for when we watch Movies or Boxee from the Mac to the TV, the amp that powers the speakers is a 15 year old or so JVC 80w surround sound receiver.

I know, I need to update the sound hardware, but since I had it collecting dust in the storage, why not eh? lol

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thefarewellnote

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Sorry for the crappy pics - My camera batteries were dead so I had to use my phone.

My setup

Mac Mini - latest model (hidden in the desk)

2.0 GHz

4 GB RAM

120 GB HD

750 External HD for Media

500 GB HD for Time Machine

MacBook Air rev A

1.6 Ghz

80 GB HD

2 GB RAM

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As well as a capture of the AMAZING! diNovo Edge Mac Edition - probably the most amazing keyboard I have ever touched

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Damian

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How tough was it to load Leopard on the Mini and does it run satisfactorily? I am thinking about picking one up.

TIA

It was pretty easy. I followed the guide on MyHPmini.com

I installed OSX with my retail dvd and installed the drivers posted on there

It runs great without any problems.

everything works:

- Wifi

- Bluetooth

- Sound

- Native screen resolution (1024x600)

- Trackpad

- Two finger scroll & side scroll

- Webcam

- And everything else...

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DDStriker

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@thefarewellnote

how much was the dinovo edge keyboard? last i checked was around AU$350

also is there any difference between the original and the mac edition? or {inserts flame material here:} just costs an extra grand? :p ;)

but seriously its a really nice keyboard can you tell me how well it reacts to input over its bluetooth connection? even at its rated 10 meter distance?

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thefarewellnote

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@thefarewellnote

how much was the dinovo edge keyboard? last i checked was around AU$350

also is there any difference between the original and the mac edition? or {inserts flame material here:} just costs an extra grand? :p ;)

but seriously its a really nice keyboard can you tell me how well it reacts to input over its bluetooth connection? even at its rated 10 meter distance?

I think it is amazing and reacts very well. The buttons are so soft and responsive.

I got mine from PC Connection - it was only 99 USD with free shipping. Cheaper than I could find it on ebay

http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Produ...htm?sku=8910471

The difference between the mac one and the Windows one is that the Mac one has the Command keys instead of the windows keys, and the function buttons all have little icons on them so you can press it and it will launch the associated app.

I think it is well worth the money

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