Now that you've seen it: Are you gettin a Mac Mini

[Devoto.]

How much did the upgrade to 512MB ram cost you?? Apple severely overcharges for RAM, and if you can install it yourself, I'd recommend looking elsewhere for your RAM.

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Upgrade to 512 was ?50. I know they overcharge and stuff but I wouldn't be confident in fiddling about with the insides so to be honest I don't mind paying an extra ?50 for 512.

Once I become more confident with Macs, both software and hardware sides then I think I'll definately look to buy some more RAM elsewhere and then fit it myself.

Edited January 12, 2005 by bass87

[eminem213486]

i wont be getting one. if i could use it as my MCE05 box i would. but theres no way to install windows on that. it would go great on the living room next to the tv. but i was a PC user wanting to get into the mac. i bought a mac which runs jaguar and im really not impressed. everytime i get on the machine i think... whats there to do... basicallynothing but surf the web and IM. thats one my main gripes about the mac. sorry i just wanted to post this since i see alot of people sayin its going to be their first mac.

all i can say is i was dissapointed.

p.s. the pearpc made me want to buy a mac. it runs panther and tiger but after buying the mac i wasnt impressed. back to windows i go.

damnit, i tried to make this not so threadcrappy but it turned out it is anyway. sorry folks

ps.ps. i think they should make a 20 gb version. if i was ableto use it as an MCE box i would just install the os on there and use my 250gigger server to serve me all the movies, music, and pics i wanted. ... say ... $399 mayue? :p wishfull thinking.

[Dejon]

i wont be getting one. if i could use it as my MCE05 box i would.

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That's exactly what's holding me back. If I could use Media Center 05' on it, i'm sold.

[kainashi]

if there's an upgrade soon so it works with tiger even better then sure, i'll get one for my birthday or something. ;)

[jackwanders]

i bought a mac which runs jaguar and im really not impressed. everytime i get on the machine i think... whats there to do... basicallynothing but surf the web and IM. thats one my main gripes about the mac.

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that's because you'd never used a mac before and were unfamiliar with the software available for it and the plethora of features available in the os itself. this is just a guess, but I'm assuming you didn't do the following:

- boot up the mac

- ask "what do I do on my pc"

- make a list

- find mac software that does that stuff

unless, of course everything you do on your pc is impossible to do on a mac, which i doubt.

[CoolioVendetta]

grrrr priced up the one i want, from the uk it would cost me 550 quid but it wud only cost like 802$ in us (420 quid).

[eminem213486]

that's because you'd never used a mac before and were unfamiliar ...

that is what i did... i made a mental list at least, and i didnt find anything that was worth buying. or dling to say at least.

also i didnt say its impossible. i just find myself not being very productive on a mac than i am on a windows. its the same with linux though. so dont take offense I was just telling my story.

btw. where did you get your sig? tis funny...

[dt26]

quite fancy one tbh. Want me Dell monitor first so will probably get it after that.

Or get it from the US during the summer.

[multimediatechy]

no i wont be getting one as i don't need it. Its really to get new customers over to Apple...its also budget range. I think it would be a waste of money unless you need one.

[Dinggus]

i'd rather get a 20GB iPod for $250 :\

[brettm133]

Is there a significant difference in the speed between 1.25 and 1.47ghz? I dunno if I should just stick with the 1.25 and save a hundred or get the 1.4.. also I still don't get the speaker issue..

[PerryC]

i kind of wish it came in a different form-factor like a mini-tower or a Shuttle-esque cube design

[vincent]

well you can always find a cheap monitor at your local goodwill or other second hand store( trust me, ive found some gems) or at a swap meet or other spots, Keyboards too. I also think this is probably a good cheap way for someone to get into learning OSX. :) if i had the extra cash id definately buy one. But only with 512mb Im just not comfortable with only 256, because i know ill be doing some kind of multitasking (after i get familiar with the OSX environment. :)

p.s disregard my first post in this thread. I was thinking about this and have come to the conclusion that this is a cool idea. :)

[Retrospek]

:ninja: I've just bought one :ninja:

This will be my first Mac ever.

[REM2000]

I have always been interested in a MAC, and i guess this is how Apple are gonna try and steal seom windows customers, which i see working well as it's extremely well designed. There is no case as well built in the pc range which is a shame.

Just one question if i was to get a bigger hdd, 160GB or something how do you go about reloading osX? Does the mac mini come with a restore / OS disc which can be bunged into to reload the OS. I did read that a backup of the OS is supplied but i didn't know if somehow they are locked to the 40GB drive.

Like i said i am interested in the MAC's and as voted i will get one. I will be using it as a dedicated photo lab (i take alot of digital photo's)

If i was crucial i would be advertising Mac Mini RAM upgrades on their front page :devil:

[The Grasshopper]

I wouldn't let entry level people use this computer, (i manage 16 computers, all pc's) because my users would simply go out and buy something built for a pc then complain to me that whatever they purchased won't work with the imac. This is for mac users in general and people comfortable with apple. PC users that use windows will not be amazed by it, because of thier knowlege of video cards and processors(noting that the imac isn't as fast as most emachines,gateways and hp's of current). I would purchase it for myself, but I don't need it. As soon as apple makes thier pc's compatible with ibm clones, then there would be no conflicts with hardware and software and my users could have either. I don't dislike this Imac, and would like to own it and distribute it to my users just because of the very size of the thing. That is a definite plus when shopping around for a pc.

[Colin-uk Veteran]

i would love to get one...

if i had the money, oh well...

[eminem213486]

hehe... someone has nothing to do... ME!

[Tiger.Girl]

Jeers to apple for not sqeezing in a extra slot for ram I am definitely going to get one but I have no idea what I am going to select for ram or how I will upgrade

I would like over 512 Megs but a 1 gig stick cost too much I wish I could just get the default 256 and order a 512 stick from crucial and add it in

[Hurmoth]

http://bitterapple.mine.nu/macpcmce.jpg

hehe... someone has nothing to do... ME!

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:laugh: I want one!

[vincent]

I wouldn't let entry level people use this computer, (i manage 16 computers, all pc's) because my users would simply go out and buy something built for a pc then complain to me that whatever they purchased won't work with the imac. This is for mac users in general and people comfortable with apple

when did it say by law that it is for just "mac users" :rolleyes:

PC users that use windows will not be amazed by it, because of thier knowlege of video cards and processors(noting that the imac isn't as fast as most emachines,gateways and hp's of current).

Not all pc users think the same as far as how they would like there system to perform, and what needs they have as far as a PC again i give you a :rolleyes:

Edited January 12, 2005 by ripgut

[enklus]

Already sold my pc (se sig) - just have to place the order.. :fun: (Y)

I never play games anymore - just surf the net, fiddle with my pictures (got a digi-cam this x-mas) etc nothing serious - think this little rascal is going to fit me quite nicely. :D

[betadan]

i have a purpose for a fun fund now

[Devoto.]

Already sold my pc (se sig) - just have to place the order..? :fun::(Y))

I never play games anymore - just surf the net, fiddle with my pictures (got a digi-cam this x-mas) etc nothing serious - think this little rascal is going to fit me quite nicely.?:D:D

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Yep, that's the exact same thing that I will use the Mini Mac for. Surf the net/email, use iTunes along with my iPod Mini and use my Digital Camera in conjunction with iPhoto. That's pretty much it.

I've wanted to make the switch for quite a while, but it's always been too expensive but now it is a viable option.

[Scazza]

Yep, that's the exact same thing that I will use the Mini Mac for. Surf the net/email, use iTunes along with my iPod Mini and use my Digital Camera in conjunction with iPhoto. That's pretty much it.

I've wanted to make the switch for quite a while, but it's always been too expensive but now it is a viable option.

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Same as you both :) I never play games on my PC now as I have an xbox and PS2, so all I do is browse the net, email, msn, my illustration work and music (iTunes and iPod) so its going to be just what I need.

So selling my PC and iBook to fund to get a Mini Mac and 20" Apple Display. (See Neobay for these 2 items).