So, I am finally planning to make the switch with the following:
- Mac Mini (base model) + 2.26 Ghz CPU upgrade from Apple. Any thermal concerns with the added 226Mhz?
- 2 x 2GB memory upgrade (DIY). Likely Crucial (thanks guys).
- 320GB, 7200rpm HDD (DIY).
- Mac Bluetooth keyboard (how are these in terms of quality?).
- Non-Apple Bluetooth Mouse (thinking Microsoft or Logitech, do they work with Macs? Any recommendations?).
- Planning to purchase either a 32" or 37" 1080 LCD TV (Panasonic possibly...model is only available here in Japan).
* Regarding the HDD, I am considering to run a SATA cable out to an external 3.5" 10,000RPM WD 74GB Raptor drive I have instead of the using an internal 2.5". We shall see. The performance would no doubt be much better than the stock 5,400rpm but it would look messy.
Question: if I were to purchase the Mini now and say Snow Leopard was released in June, would I need to pay the full price on the new release or do they offer an upgrade discount for purchases within a certain time frame before release (ie: if you bought 30 days before release you get 50% off or free, etc)?
Question: Is there such thing as a MiniDVI -> HDMI adapter rather than MiniDVI->DVI->HDMI?
Now I just have to figure out where to get a spudger....(not even sure how to say that in Japanese lol).
- Mac Mini (base model) + 2.26 Ghz CPU upgrade from Apple. Any thermal concerns with the added 226Mhz?
- 2 x 2GB memory upgrade (DIY). Likely Crucial (thanks guys).
- 320GB, 7200rpm HDD (DIY).
- Mac Bluetooth keyboard (how are these in terms of quality?).
- Non-Apple Bluetooth Mouse (thinking Microsoft or Logitech, do they work with Macs? Any recommendations?).
- Planning to purchase either a 32" or 37" 1080 LCD TV (Panasonic possibly...model is only available here in Japan).
* Regarding the HDD, I am considering to run a SATA cable out to an external 3.5" 10,000RPM WD 74GB Raptor drive I have instead of the using an internal 2.5". We shall see. The performance would no doubt be much better than the stock 5,400rpm but it would look messy.
Question: if I were to purchase the Mini now and say Snow Leopard was released in June, would I need to pay the full price on the new release or do they offer an upgrade discount for purchases within a certain time frame before release (ie: if you bought 30 days before release you get 50% off or free, etc)?
Question: Is there such thing as a MiniDVI -> HDMI adapter rather than MiniDVI->DVI->HDMI?
Now I just have to figure out where to get a spudger....(not even sure how to say that in Japanese lol).