rpl318 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I'll definitely be getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedc1760 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I think people are forgetting about the KVM switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Now to answer this thread,... NO WAY! ABC and a half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acoustikrage Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 i think i need a new monitor first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDtoRA Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I was considering purchasing one if it had a G5, but since it doesn't there is no chance. At work I use a dual 1.25GHz G4 system and dreamweaver and Photoshop get slow at times. I have no problem with Illustrator or InDesign though. After my experience with using a dual G4 system there is no way I iwll purchase a single G4 system. I worked on a dual 2GHz G5 system for a few months and that was comparable to my PC I own. We just received our new dual 1.8GHz G5 system with 1GB of ram at work, and there is a huge difference between that and the dual G4 system, they are side-by-side so it is easy to compare. I use the same software at home that I use at work, and apps run much better on my PC then the dual G4 system and about the same as on the dual G5 system. I got used to how OS X allows for multiple windows from different apps to be right there, like how the dreamweaver 4 workspace is on the PC. That is why I wanted to get one. For those who want a mac just to be able to use OS X, the novelty wears off rather quickly. For a media center, I'd rather put together a dedicated linux box for that, which can be done for easily less than $500. And my PC is an Intel 2.4GHz 533fsb with 512MB of pc2700 ram and a 64MB ti4200 vid card. So my PC is by no means a top of the line, but compared to a top of line mac it sticks right with it for running the Adobe CS apps which I have to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted January 12, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2005 I'm somewhat undecided, but I've been wanting one for a while, so I probably will. I'll only need the Belkin KVM switch and I'm good to go. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkkent333 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 What I want to know is if it will be upgradeable? I mean I can find parts for much cheaper than what they are charging on the Apple store. I can't find any pictures of a case lock or switch so Im thinking it may be sealed up tighter than a nun's ######. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dacracka Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I just bought one :). You just can't beat $499 for an Apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoLdFuSi0n Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 no thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgevella Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I like it alot. its small and sleek. But i don't see the need for it right now. Maybe in the near future, I will buy it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scraggles Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I've been extremely interested in getting a mac just to learn the OS, so yes. I'll pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolme Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I am still waiting for the G5 cube.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted January 12, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2005 What I want to know is if it will be upgradeable? I mean I can find parts for much cheaper than what they are charging on the Apple store. I can't find any pictures of a case lock or switch so Im thinking it may be sealed up tighter than a nun's ######. 585276715[/snapback] http://www.apple.com/macmini/design.html If you check that page, it shows a picture of the Mac mini opened up. It looks like you slide the top part upward to open it up. If so, I'm buying this and a huge hard drive :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heesey1010 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 i have no cd-rw on this dell inspiron 2600 and i'm desperate for a new comp i was looking forward to this comp and then realized the costs of monitors and such :-/ i'll wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackice912 Veteran Posted January 12, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2005 I'm about to pre-order one as I type this :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hills420 Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I'd like to but I am going to wait for the masses to test it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyClaw Veteran Posted January 12, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2005 well im gonna get a powerbook for college in bout a year and a half so i thinks ill get one of these, one cause i need a nice school computer in my room and i need to learn osx. And i actually raelly like it, lol. Ive already customized mine with more ram and an apple keyboard and mouse so im ready to go come the 22nd. i thinks ill do the montly payments since im unemployed but i do get money every once in a while, lol. It will be my first modern mac i guess one could say, i have a LCII and LCIII but i dont know if they count, heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Excuse me, Mr. Jobs. I'd like to thank you, because you shut me up. I will be purchasing a Mac Mini in February, and dumping my laptop to the first person to flash some cash. I've been a troll for many years, until now, I've become a poster-child for this campaign. I purchased an iPod, and I want more. I want to be a stereo-typical Macintosh money launderer. I want an iPod Shuffle, and I need a Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvbfan Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Nope, not ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJC Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I've never owned a Mac, but this is tempting. I'm undecided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryC Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 If I didn't already have a couple Macs I would..... But I think a lot of people will be turned off by this thing for the following reason: its small size. I know the size of a computer has little to do with its potential/power. But I feel the average consumer will think twice before spending $499 on such a physically small machine. When they see a big Dell, they think "Wow, that thing must be powerful." When they see the mini, they might ask "where's the rest?" BTW, I own a G3 snow iBook and a PowerMac G3 B&W and I love them both. Just my two cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted January 12, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2005 ^What my dad said when I wanted an iPod. Now that he's seen and used it, he doesnt compain anymore. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunky Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 getting one for my mom for her birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGVL Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 I am working on a project which involves a Mac driving a 52" HDTV. I was going to use a PowerMac, but the Mac mini seems to be perfect for this. :woot: I also know at least 3 people who will get one once I tell them about it, and I might get one myself in a couple of months to match my 20" Cinema Display. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 It's not a bad price and it would be interesting to play about on one... but I'll have to pass. That money could get me a nice new monitor and a graphics card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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