It will be used mainly as a media server. The only encoding I would be doing is converting mkv files to mp4.
I also use Bittorrent frequently.
Other than that, I just use iLife/iTunes and browse.
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new mac mini another disappointment
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It will be used mainly as a media server. The only encoding I would be doing is converting mkv files to mp4.
I also use Bittorrent frequently.
Other than that, I just use iLife/iTunes and browse.
NO. they are NOT better. the GPU is slower then the 330M in my Macbook Pro from 2010. 2010 for ****s sake!
also, I'm not a gamer
Is it possible to add a second drive to the middle model? Or do I have to get the server for 2 drives
NO. they are NOT better. the GPU is slower then the 330M in my Macbook Pro from 2010. 2010 for ****s sake!
also, I'm not a gamer
Of course they're better. Everything except the GPU is faster.
that might as well be december 2013. 15 months from now. if it's even true at all. probably not.
compared to say a HP Z820 workstation the mac pro is already way behind
spot on!
I couldn't be more happy, I don't need to buy a server MM just because I want QC CPU ... + 4 USB 3,0 ports (something really new for apple, 2+2 would sound more applish for me) HDMI, FW ... great for my needs, I could sell my late 2009 MM
Agree with the first part, HD 4000 is a big step forward, but disagree with the second part.
Although you are right a Hack is not a real Mac, but they could coexist very good. MacMini + i7 desktop CPU Hackintosh is great combination.
So the new ENTRY level Mac doesn't have EVERYTHING YOU wanted in it...just get the iMac, it's the aimed at people in design that use tools like aperture. If you can't afford it then move to PC, quit ur whining, u knew macs were expensive.
I for one am happy with the upgrade, I bought the new mbp with the HD4000 and it vastly outperformed my old 2009mbp with dedicated GPu.
That said I'll defo be getting a quad core ivy mini cause I don't want it for gaming, and don't do video editing or graphic design, if I did I'd get an iMac.
I for one am happy with the upgrade, I bought the new mbp with the HD4000 and it vastly outperformed my old 2009mbp with dedicated GPu.
That said I'll defo be getting a quad core ivy mini cause I don't want it for gaming, and don't do video editing or graphic design, if I did I'd get an iMac.
It is possible, yes. You just need to order a special kit if you're going to install it yourself.
This isn't about cost for me. Maybe this works for you and that's all fine and good. I don't understand how they could take a step backwards. Surely you can see why people are disappointed.
I am hoping this is the right answer but we will have to wait to see a teardown to make sure that the aftermarket 2nd hard drive cable that worked in the 2011 mini is the same as the 2012. If not we may have to wait for OWC or similar to engineer the newer shaped cable. But I personally hope you are right. The easy (more expensive answer) is to start with a server in the first place
their target market for the mini is not graphical intense stuff. They know most people will use it for a media server or file server and more than likely a 2nd or 3rd computer for the house.
NO. they are NOT better. the GPU is slower then the 330M in my Macbook Pro from 2010. 2010 for ****s sake!
also, I'm not a gamer
So what exactly are you doing that makes the video card so much more valuable than the two additional cores in the CPU?
As was just said, the Mini isn't designed as pro level machine. Despite that I'm seriously considering one for graphics and web dev work as it'll be more than adequate for that.
I wanted a discrete GPU though I am glad they gave the mid range model a quad core processor. They also dropped the cost of adding an SSD from $600 to $300.
It is a shame though that it was not added by default on one of them. Ah well, next time.
It is a shame though that it was not added by default on one of them. Ah well, next time.
That last bit is a joke right?
I dont see the problem with the new mini?
On the base model you get an extra 2gb ram, better processor, usb 3 and better graphics and For me its dropped £30!
Ill be ordering one for xmas
I can retire my g4 mac mini then
I have to say, I'm pretty pleased with this update.
The HD4000 has essentially the same performance of the 6630M (maybe about 10% slower)
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_list.php
While the 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge is about 10% faster than the 2.5% Sandy Bridge in the 2011 Mid-level mini.
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
As I only game occasionally, I'll take the slight CPU increase over the slight GPU decrease. I originally was torn between the 2011 mac mini 2.3Ghz and the 2.5Ghz + 6630M. By waiting, I essentially got the mid-level mini at the entry level price, plus USB3.0 & saved $200.
The HD4000 has essentially the same performance of the 6630M (maybe about 10% slower)
http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_list.php
While the 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge is about 10% faster than the 2.5% Sandy Bridge in the 2011 Mid-level mini.
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
As I only game occasionally, I'll take the slight CPU increase over the slight GPU decrease. I originally was torn between the 2011 mac mini 2.3Ghz and the 2.5Ghz + 6630M. By waiting, I essentially got the mid-level mini at the entry level price, plus USB3.0 & saved $200.
What?
Do you make this statement because U actually own one? I got mine Friday and my laptop will be a PC b/c of issues.
Do you make this statement because U actually own one? I got mine Friday and my laptop will be a PC b/c of issues.
Exactly, My 2009 2.66GHz (7200RPM WD, 8GB RAM) performs very well. Video via EyeTV looks good. Both Photoshop CS 5 and CS 6 move along acceptably. The new 2.6GHz will kill my 2009 with even better graphics performance.
You couldn't have had one last Friday. It just became available TODAY!
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OK, I'll just step back a minute and ask; Is the 2012 entry level Mini better than the 2011 entry level Mini for the same price? More memory, faster CPU, improved on board GPU, USB3 are all pluses? Same old 5400 500gig HHD, (I didn't see any upgrade path for HDD or SSD on the Apple sight?) no discrete GPU (I guess that doesn't matter on the entry level)on any model?
I want to get back into Mac and was considering the midrange if it had a discreet GPU. Looks like I'm going entry level.
I want to get back into Mac and was considering the midrange if it had a discreet GPU. Looks like I'm going entry level.