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2011 Mac Mini - Speculation
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All I have to say is, what a GLORIOUS DAY! I am so happy they gave an option for AMD graphics so we don't have to deal with Intel HD 3000. SO HAPPY!
I have ordered:
From Apple:
2.7GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7 ($940, tax included)
From NewEgg:
8 GB RAM ($55, no tax)
Intel 320 160 GB SSD ($300, no tax)
This will be my main computer. GET IT ON!
I have ordered:
From Apple:
2.7GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7 ($940, tax included)
From NewEgg:
8 GB RAM ($55, no tax)
Intel 320 160 GB SSD ($300, no tax)
This will be my main computer. GET IT ON!
Indeed, I agree! I really wonder how well the AMD GPU will perform with the 27" ACD for gaming.
has really hit one out of the ballpark with the new mini released today. Not perfect, but probably 95% of what I would've wanted. The new discrete graphics and SSD options especially surprised me. And combined with the new Cinema Display having a built-in Thunderbolt-to-FireWire/USB/Ethernet hub... <applause>Simply out of an abundance of caution does anyone know what sort of a hit the Mini will take having the 5400 rpm drives as opposed to 7200's. I have the 2009 base iMac C2D model and am wondering if I will notice a drop in performance or will the new Mini's out perform my iMac. Hoping to be first in the queue in the morning at my nearest Apple store - will go for the mid-range model with the AMD graphics.
Yeah, but Ivy Bridge isn't coming for a while. I'd like to wait for that update, graphics should be faster and likely USB 3 since it's included with Ivy Bridge, but I don't think I can wait that long.
I got server mini with 2x750GB 7200 rpm. I will use the thunderbolt for ssd storage later when prices drop some. 
Due next week!
Due next week!
I'm sooo sick right now. I want to get the MM Server ASAP but, I gotta get my MBP first.... that won't be until next month.....
Then I'm not surprised, considering your "up" North
Well put like that I suppose the Midlands is "up North" of someone who lives in Surrey.
Well put like that I suppose the Midlands is "up North" of someone who lives in Surrey.
Of course it is..its North Of South London.
Well put like that I suppose the Midlands is "up North" of someone who lives in Surrey.
And only Brummy land is in the Midlands...just so you know!
My store had Mini's and Air's in stock but when they went to ring up the Mini it was not in the system yet. The manager even tried to refresh the system and downloaded the latest info but no luck. Will pick it up tomorrow when they are allowed to sell them.
Thankfully, I'll have 8 GB of system RAM, muhahaha! But yeah, that is a bummer. Even my July 2008 iMac has 512 MB of VRAM.
5400 RPM hard drives do not even exist in my mind. I just installed Mac OS X Lion on my 2011 MacBook Pro with a 160 GB Intel X25-M SSD and I also installed Mac OS X Lion on my 2008 iMac with a 750 GB 7200 RPM HDD.... there is NO COMPARISON. Not even close. SSD is WAY far and beyond HDD.
I know your question was about 5400 RPM vs. 7200 RPM... hard drive is a computer's largest bottleneck. If I was still stuck in the hard disk drive world, I would want AT LEAST 7200 RPM.
Any idea how to get a disk for this unit?
Somehow when the **** has hit the fan, I'm not going to be too happy waiting for ~10 GB to download through an internet-based recovery procedure (running in some form of safe mode)...
[edit: ahh - read the fine print... it does come with a disk... phew
1 mac mini server w/ 2 x 750 - can't wait ]
Somehow when the **** has hit the fan, I'm not going to be too happy waiting for ~10 GB to download through an internet-based recovery procedure (running in some form of safe mode)...
[edit: ahh - read the fine print... it does come with a disk... phew
1 mac mini server w/ 2 x 750 - can't wait ]
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Is getting to the hard drive tough? IIRC, doesn't the main board have to be removed?
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MattyO said:there is no more "speculation" ....
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The verdict was out and the case was already closed! So long, guys and gals! I hope that we all have had a great experience with discussions on the 2011 Mac Mini line. I wish the best to those who already bought and will buy a Mac Mini! I will start a new thread with the title "2012 Mac Mini - Speculation".
Just want to say I told ya so! Lol Apple would have been stupid to present anything less than i5's and i7's this time around..