Just About To Order Server

[donzo44]

First post but long time viewer and even LONGER Windows user.

PC & Windows user since they were invented. Never used a Mac except in an Apple store.

A couple of quick questions:

1. Any benefits if I order Applecare now?

2. I already have a CrucialSSD300 128gb SSD drive which is in my Asus G71v Windows 7x64 laptop. Just discovered it is 6GBs-laptop only supports 3GBs. Would I see much difference if I went for one of the latest OCZ or OWC 128gb drives or should I just transfer the current SSD to the Mac Mini?

I am also upgrading to 8gb using Crucial RAM.

I currently use Virtualbox so I will probably use that to run Windows 7 until I am mac aware

I already downloaded some free mac software.....

Thanks for any thoughts

 

[treestar]

1. There are no benefits. I wouldn't get it ever. It will probably be your loss to purchase it, and if something catastrophic does happen just use it as an opportunity to upgrade.

2. The C300 is a good drive. I don't believe the other drives have any significant advantage.

 

[gigaguy]

I've bought Applecare Much cheaper thru ebay. It's nice to have for 3 years, tho I have rarely had hardware problems with the 3 or 4 minis I've had. I use it for tech support.
and sorry to hear about your time with win. I've never missed leaving that world, ever.

 

[donzo44]

1. There are no benefits. I wouldn't get it ever. It will probably be your loss to purchase it, and if something catastrophic does happen just use it as an opportunity to upgrade.

2. The C300 is a good drive. I don't believe the other drives have any significant advantage.

WOW thanks for the fast response.

Yeah I'm pretty careful with computers and 'never' had many problems other than self inflicted so I will pass on the Applecare meantime....

Yes again as I suspected about the C300

Thanks again

 

[gigaguy]

get the server cheaper on amazon, bhphoto or macconnection, if price matters. no tax and discounted.

 

[donzo44]

I've bought Applecare Much cheaper thru ebay. It's nice to have for 3 years, tho I have rarely had hardware problems in 6 years w/Macs. mostly I use the care for tech support really.
and sorry to hear about your time with windows. I've never missed leaving the world of window, ever.

Lol yeah I did tech support for windows before I retired.... BUT I DO like Windows 7.

Number 3 son has been at me for years to go the Mac route. I can resist no longer and am looking forward to the change. He will get the job of swapping the SSD for me.

Thanks again

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get the server cheaper on amazon, bhphoto or macconnection, if price matters. no tax and discounted.

Sorry I should have said - I am in the UK so not so many cheap options.

Thanks again

 

[donzo44]

Ordered standard Mac Mini Server plus Magic Trackpad.

Arriving 7th September plus Crucial 8gb RAM (2 x 4gb).

Thanks for all your help.

No doubt I will return when I start using it.

 

[treestar]

The trackpad will be a lot of fun! Nice choice.