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  1. c0ppo

    Mac mini 2014, remove flash storage?

    Greetings, I have a mac mini 2014 with 1TB Fusion Drive. I want to remove those two hard disks completely and insert 1TB SSD in there that I already own. I know I don't have to remove the flash drive, but I'm giving it to my friend since I really don't need it at all. Is it possible to remove...
    • c0ppo
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    • flash drive mac mini mac mini 2014 remove
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  2. P

    Mac mini (2006) boots once, then not again after GRUB+EFI changes

    I thought this subforum might be the most likely to find folks who would be knowledgeable with this, but feel free to move if it belongs elsewhere. I've been having a bizarre issue with my Mac mini A1176 (2006), after I installed Ubuntu and then attempted to get it to boot directly into GRUB by...
  3. H

    Mac Mini 4308U Fusion vs. 4278U SSD

    Hi, I want to buy a mac mini and I have an opportunity to buy one with i5-4308U(2.8GHz) + Fusion drive(1TB) or one with i5-4278U(2.6GHz) + SSD(256GB) for the same price. I believe that 256GB of SSD would be quite sufficient for me. I am a java developer and I just want to make most out of it...
  4. A

    Watch out-repairing Mac mini

    The card reader on my Mac mini (Late 2014 edition) stopped working. On Mac mini's, most everything is on the logic board, so that needs replaced. Under Applecare Warranty, so all should be well. I take it in to Apple -- two days later my computer is ready. When I get home, pull up System Info...
    • angeloweb
    • Thread
    • genius bar logic board mac mini
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  5. J

    buying multiple mac minis need suggestions

    I am looking into replacing a current computer lab. We are using 16 MacBooks 2009 but need more stations. Long story short, is there any solid news about the mini coming soon with new processors? I really hate to buy 16 new mac minis and then a week later a significant hardware update comes out...
    • Jay.Jay
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    • 2016 hardware update mac mini
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  6. dawindmg08

    Mini 2012 or 2014 for media server?

    Currently hosting our master iTunes library and Plex server on an old 2007 iMac with barely adequate RAM, been meaning to upgrade to a beefier machine and I've been scouring Craigslist. Right now there's two good deals: 2014 2.8ghz, 8GB, 1TB with Applecare ($550): leaning towards this one since...
  7. scottandrews27

    Laptop For Uni Advice

    Hi guys I currently have a mac mini 2014 2.6 ghz. I think it is ok apart from the lack of ssd. I am currently in the market for a macbook but I know a new one is being released within the next few months. Should I sell the mac mini and then get a powerful 13 inch or keep the mac mini and get...
  8. willv84

    Mac Mini Core 2 Duo A1176, can I make upgrades?

    Hello I am new with mac computers but believe me I am really happy. I was given a mac mini with the following specification: Apple Mac Mini Core 2 Duo A1176 Mid-07 (1.83GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD) And I would like to upgrade memory and storage as well the os but before I do that I need to know...
  9. B

    Mac Mini Mid 2007 - Help

    #1148 Hey, i was just wondering how good my mac mini mid 2007 with 2.0ghz core 2 duo CPU, 4gb RAM and an SSD would work on Yosemite? Thanks Kai
    • booty156
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    • 2007 fast help mac mac mini slow yosemite
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac mini
  10. T

    Extra CPU or better disk?

    I have an old Mid 2011 Mac Mini (2,3GHz i5, 8GB) that is starting to slow down. It lags on 1080p movies in VLC and unpacking big +4GB .rar files takes a long time. I am therefor thinking of buying a new Mac Mini. I will definitely buy the top model, but I am unsure of custom options. I want...
    • torboro
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    • 1080p mac mini pcie-flash vlc
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac mini
  11. Joelburman

    Problem with putting SSD in 2012 Mac Mini

    I've been trying to install an SSD disk in my 2012 (i5) Mac Mini. The disk inside before the swap was the original 500gb platter drive. The SSD I'm trying to install is a Crucial MX100 256gb that I've previously used as a system drive in my 2011 MBP but lately I've been using it as a storage...
  12. sebtacular

    Please help me value my apple setup

    Hi MacRumors people! I was wondering if someone could kindly give me a valuation of my Mac Mini set up.. My system is about two years old at most and in the true sense of the word; immaculate. I am planning on purchasing an all in one iMac perhaps the 5k model. My system is the following...
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    2012 Mac Mini - upgrade options?

    Looking to buy a used 2012 Mac Mini that I can upgrade with 2x 8g RAM plus 2tb Samsung SSD and connect to an Apple Display. Will this work ok, and what screen resolution is the older Mini model capable of outputting? Will I be able to obtain full screen resolution on the latest Apple Display...
    • iBrody
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    • apple display home sharing mac mini upgrade
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mac mini
  14. babyinateacup

    Mid 2011 Mac Mini Hard Drive Cable

    Hi All, apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong place, however, it does say 'Mac Mini' ;-) I recently bought a 2nd hand Mid 2011 Intel Mac Mini (2.3ghz). I wanted a techie to add another hard drive to it using the dual hard drive kit, however, it would appear that the person who sold me the...
  15. O

    AppleCare Mac Mini Exchange Offer: What do you think?

    Update from an earlier Post of mine: (Apologies I am still being a newbie to this Forum) My Mac Mini: Late 2012 i7 Quad Core 2.3Ghz 1 TB Fusion 4Gb - Offered Replacement: Current Model: 3.0Ghz 1Tb Fusion 16Gb Have been with Apple since mid 1980s. Have had my issues over the years. in my...
    • OAK77uk
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    • 2 core 4 core apple like for like mac mini tim cook
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Mac mini
  16. P

    Is the PCIE SSD took down from mac pro compatible with mini?

    Howdy friends. I want to upgrade my 2014 mac mini from pure HDD to PCIE SSD+HDD. There are no problems in buying a PCIE cable. However a PCIE SSD for mac mini is not easy to find. Because the interface of the mac PCIE SSD is very special. Besides, untill now there are no adaptor cards which...
  17. C

    Considering 2009 iMac for $250

    Hey so i am considering purchasing a 2009 imac off of ebay for around $250. It is just going to be used for web surfing email and daily tasks such as office. My wife also wants to learn how to code for android development. I was wondering what is everyone's opinion on an iMac that old? Our other...
    • cmavity
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    • 2009 imac mac mini
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  18. R

    Mac Mini models

    Hi there, Unfortunately I am not the most clued up when it comes to model specs, so hopefully you guys can help! I am currently eyeing up the mid or the top end Mac mini, but the only difference I am seeing is .2ghz in processing and the word 'fusion' being snuck in for the drive (both 1 tb)...
  19. O

    HDD hot swappable to newer model?

    Hi all, I have a mid 2007 Mac Mini which I am using as my current media server (Plex, sickbeard etc). I have been given a late 2009 Mac Mini that I'd like to start using as the server. As I'm running a 1tb hdd in the older machine, I'd ideally like to keep this and not purchase a new hdd. My...
    • olisones
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    • hdd mac mini swap drive
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Mac mini
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