Mac Mini CoreDuo Questions

[WannaGoMac]

Ok, i was very disappointed with the Mac Mini refresh. New units are just too expensive for what they are. Heck the refurbished are as well.

Anyway, I am considering the refurb Core Duo Mini.

Few questions:

1) Will Intel GMA 950 handle hi-def XVID decoding?

2) Does upgrading the ram to 2gb myself void the warranty?

3) Will running MS Windows in VMWare work well on this model Mini?

Thanks!

 

[Eidorian]

Video decoding is processor bound and the Core Duo handles 1080p video well.

I believe that upgrading the RAM will only void your warranty if you break something. I've replaced the RAM on about a dozen Mac minis without any issues.

 

[WannaGoMac]

Video decoding is processor bound and the Core Duo handles 1080p video well.

I believe that upgrading the RAM will only void your warranty if you break something. I've replaced the RAM on about a dozen Mac minis without any issues.

Thanks.

what about the use of VMWare Windows to run office 2007 etc?

 

[Eidorian]

Thanks.

what about the use of VMWare Windows to run office 2007 etc?

You're going to want to max out the RAM to do that.