Mini's Price?

[Riggedid]

Okay I just erased this whole post.
Here's what I want to know now.
How much do you have to pay up front for the 4gig snow leopard mac mini when paying monthly?
And where can I find a good monitor that will support the mini's specs?
I'm a designer so I need something good and I just need it soon.

 

[Serif]

Alright so I'm having problems with the Company's defected early 06 Mac.
But I mean I wouldn't even want this old iMac to be fixed, too out-dated.

I'm thinking about going for the Mac Mini but I have a bit lot of questions.

1. The Mac Mini can ONLY bring 4gig ram? If so, eh, good enough I guess.
2. What version is it? Is it updated enough as the new mac coming out?
3. Would it work on my 32' Sony Bravia LCD?
4. What out-put cable that comes with the Mac Mini should I get?
-Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
-Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
-Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
5. Also should I get the External SuperDrive, what exactly is it for?

Thanks!

I can answer a few of those for you.

The new Mac Mini can handle up to 8GB of RAM but Apple only sells them with up to 4GB installed. If you want to upgrade you're going to have to open it up or get someone else to do it for you.

I'm not understanding your question about version. Are you asking about operating system? If so, they are shipping with Snow Leopard which can be brought / kept up to date with the usual software update utility.

A display connector that will drive a DVI monitor comes as standard. The other adapters are available and described on Apple's online shop sites.

The Mac Minis come with a built in superdrive except the server version which comes with two internal hard drives. The external superdrive can be used with any mini but only really makes sense for use with a mac mini server and even then it seems to be of limited use if you're actually using it as a server.

One other thing to think about is the built in graphics hardware. It's more than enough for general use but won't cut it for graphics intensive applications like some games.

 

[cfitz7111]

For general home use, email, surfing, iphoto, etc. the mini is great.

if you are doing anything really demanding video wise, it may struggle, but would certainly be a set up from what you have now, and will be able to handle the next few major updates.

 

[Riggedid]

I am a designer so I do need something good.

Would I be able to buy a good monitor somewhere?
And what should the specs for the monitor be?

Now I really think I'm gonna go for the Mini.
How much do I have to pay for the mini up front?
I'm gonna go for the monthly payment.

 

[hickster]

Designer?
Designer of what? Blast shelters based upon initial radiation and potential decay rates of nuclear isotopes rendered from a neutron device detonated at a particular event of horizon over time or curtains?
hickster

 

[RasterScan]

8 Gigs of ram? Does this also apply to the early 2009 models?

I can answer a few of those for you.

The new Mac Mini can handle up to 8GB of RAM but Apple only sells them with up to 4GB installed. If you want to upgrade you're going to have to open it up or get someone else to do it for you.

I'm not understanding your question about version. Are you asking about operating system? If so, they are shipping with Snow Leopard which can be brought / kept up to date with the usual software update utility.

A display connector that will drive a DVI monitor comes as standard. The other adapters are available and described on Apple's online shop sites.

The Mac Minis come with a built in superdrive except the server version which comes with two internal hard drives. The external superdrive can be used with any mini but only really makes sense for use with a mac mini server and even then it seems to be of limited use if you're actually using it as a server.

One other thing to think about is the built in graphics hardware. It's more than enough for general use but won't cut it for graphics intensive applications like some games.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

8 Gigs of ram? Does this also apply to the early 2009 models?

Yes, although it's not officially supported. So Apple will tell you no, however, companies like OWC sell 8GB (2x4GB) kits. They are no cheap though. In fact they cost nearly as much as the Mini itself. Go to know for future reference though. They won't be expensive forever.

 

[cfitz7111]

There is no down payment on a monthly payment option. Yes you can get a good monitor just about anywhere, Apple, Staples, Costco, Amazon, etc. All depends how big you want to go.