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Mac Mini 2.0 or 2.26
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There is also one other major difference between the 2.
The 2.0 does not support VT
The 2.26 supports VT
So Parallels and Fusion will run MUCH better on the 2.26.
The 2.0 does not support VT
The 2.26 supports VT
So Parallels and Fusion will run MUCH better on the 2.26.
However according to this wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86_virtualization
Knowing Apple, I dont think they would go to the effort of activating it especially
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86_virtualization
Knowing Apple, I dont think they would go to the effort of activating it especially
No. Its glued down with epoxy like the CPU of an XBox 360.
On another mini-related thread its was pointed out that Fusion and Parallels actually run faster in their own software emulation than using VT under OSX. I guess this has to be confirmed but it is believable.
Hey everyone! new member here! Maybe someone could help me out concerning the 2.0 vs 2.26 processor issue. I am looking to purchase a mac mini some time in the future, as it's probably past time I get my own mac for a 4-year college and to possibly do some freelancing on the side. I am a graphic, and web design student. I work often with flash, photoshop, illustrator, indesign, and dreamweaver; generally with most of them or sometimes even all of them open at once, and with often a few windows/projects open in programs like PS and Illustrator all at once also. I only really go up to 4 spaces for the most part; switching back and forth. And then I will be using it for movies, music, and possibly some decent gaming.(which I don't think would even be an issue of concern here.)
(edit: I also forgot to mention that I will be getting (hopefully soon); the adobe platinum suite CS4 to install on it (which has all of the adobe programs) when I am able to purchase a mini. I will not be having any other programs open other then the ones I have already listed.
So I just want to know if I will see any difference in performance between the two processors for the kind of work that I will be doing here. Because people were saying how certain tasks are more cpu dependant and some are more gpu dependant. I just want it to be snappy with no lag. I also will be doing upgrades myself by adding 4gb of ram and a large capacity 7200 rpm hd. If anybody knows, or has an estimate of how these sorts of programs and my working style that I described, ect. would react to these processors. By all means please give your input. Thanks guys!
(edit: I also forgot to mention that I will be getting (hopefully soon); the adobe platinum suite CS4 to install on it (which has all of the adobe programs) when I am able to purchase a mini. I will not be having any other programs open other then the ones I have already listed.
So I just want to know if I will see any difference in performance between the two processors for the kind of work that I will be doing here. Because people were saying how certain tasks are more cpu dependant and some are more gpu dependant. I just want it to be snappy with no lag. I also will be doing upgrades myself by adding 4gb of ram and a large capacity 7200 rpm hd. If anybody knows, or has an estimate of how these sorts of programs and my working style that I described, ect. would react to these processors. By all means please give your input. Thanks guys!
If you are going for the mini, and if this is all you are going to do with it, plus expect to use it for about 4 years, i'd say go for broke. Get the top 2,26 machine at all costs. Switch the replacement HDD in about 3 years to a 500GB SSD and the mini will be just as zippy as it is today 
With the revelation that the CPU in the updated mini is epoxied in, I'd get the fastest one available.
Mac Mini's life is as long as the user thinks that mini is still useful to them..
Hi,
I would go for the 2.26 for HTPC.
I bought a 1.83 previous gen for an HTPC.
Worked OK until I started trying to play 1080P 30fps content. It skips frames.
Increasing by just 0.17 might work but it might not. Increasing by .43 might have a shot.
BluRay vid is 1080i 30fps, I think??? You might be OK with that.
I am holding off on buying a replacement until I hear someone else had success with 1080p 30fps on the unit....
I would go for the 2.26 for HTPC.
I bought a 1.83 previous gen for an HTPC.
Worked OK until I started trying to play 1080P 30fps content. It skips frames.
Increasing by just 0.17 might work but it might not. Increasing by .43 might have a shot.
BluRay vid is 1080i 30fps, I think??? You might be OK with that.
I am holding off on buying a replacement until I hear someone else had success with 1080p 30fps on the unit....
Mac Mini's life is as long as the user thinks that mini is still useful to them..
agreed, people are still selling their G4 ppc mini's for 250-300 buckaroos