Hopefully some brave soul with deep pockets will try 6GB of RAM in a new Mini...the last rev iMacs and (I think) Macbooks could handle 6GB via 1 x 2GB and 1 x 4GB SODIMMs. If it works, that'd be sweet for running some VMs in Fusion
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Opened my new Mac Mini - some info
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If the CPU can be replaced, I'll definitely get one. What about the prospects of removing both the HDD and optical drive and putting a 3.5" HDD in there. Perhaps a 1.5TB.
No chance at all if it's packaged like the current Mini. Plus, the heat from the 3.5" would probably cause major problems.
The OP indicates a 2.5" drive would fit in place of the optical, but a potential issue is the sata connector.
Gotcha. I guess I'll just play the waiting game. One thing is certain though. I wont be buying a mini without opening it up and getting my hands dirty.
oooooh, SNAP...
If it makes you feel better, I was thinking of trading in my Black MacBook and get an Aluminum when Snow Leopard comes out...
But I think I'd rather upgrade my old Mini....
Mini's are awesome. Everyone I've told to get one (and there are people with the original ones) absolutely love them...
As I said in my first post, it's not socketed.
I didn't peal the heat sink off, but I could shine a light between the HS and the board and saw the BGA and the chip... it's not socketed.
Sorry, I'm not getting mine entirely 'naked' but I got mine naked enough to see it's not socketed.
I will wait till I see more info an full neekidness. Maybe the 2.26 will be socket. Maybe it is sockets and you miss saw. I will wait till I can see Rated X pics and not just PG-13 stories ;P
So you ran it once with the 1GB DIMM and then again after you swapped out DIMMS? Nice!
I know it's not much, but what's the significance of the higher CPU score despite the same processor?
Great news (on the memory and VRam), I just need my favourite UK store to stock it then I'll get it.
Wouldn't they see the marks from the puddy knife? (Even if you're especially careful?)
Not sure. Maybe because I only ran each test once and didn't actually do any sort of real testing procedure, such as run 5 times and do an average...
I contacted apple yesterday via online chat and Apple Rep. said yes on dual (2) 1920*1200 or (2) 2560*1600 screens or any combo there of .. but my guess to run (2) 2560*1600 screens you'd need 4GB of ram..
I contacted apple yesterday via online chat and Apple Rep. said yes on dual (2) 1920*1200 or (2) 2560*1600 screens or any combo there of .. but my guess to run (2) 2560*1600 screens you'd need 4GB of ram..
Run dual 2560x1600 screens at the same time? Really I say? And how would one connect the second one since 2560x1600 requires the mini DP to dual link dvi adapter, and there is only one mini DP port?
Dont always believe what Apple tells you... I called yesterday and asked about 2560x1600 support, the rep told me the mini supported it out of the box and that I would not need any extra adapter, and finished with "would you like me to place that order for you now"?
I then asked if that was really true, mentioned the dual link adapter etc, he then excused himself to talk to a "technician". When he returned he confirmed that the extra $99 adapter was indeed needed.
I think I might put an SSD in my MBP. Then I can take the existing MBP HD and put it in a new Mini along with the memory upgrade.
Honestly I dont think the 2.26ghz is worth it on the mac mini as to the 2.0ghz stock. Its not that much big of a difference at all in real world usage and $150 for that very very small upgrade is too expensive.
Think about it $150 is 1/4th the price of the mini itself for less than 2-3% increase in real life speed.
Think about it $150 is 1/4th the price of the mini itself for less than 2-3% increase in real life speed.
Agree on the pricing percentage, but where are you getting your 2-3% "increase in real life speed" figure from?
Only benefit from the cpu increased clock for clock of the same chipset is if you constantly do cpu rendering. And for these mini's no one will be doing heavy rendering (this is what the macbook pro/mac pro desktops are used for and where actually incremental cpu increase would come in handy).
Most people will be using the mac mini for day to day things where RAM and faster HDD comes much more handy. Also playing 1080p movies and such depends more so on the gpu card itself and the nvidia 9400m gt card handles it just fine. My above mentioning of all that activity, I can do it all without any slowdowns and my cpu usage shows only at 75% (jumps around from 60%-75%)
As for the 2%-3% overall increase is a good estimate in real world usage. You wont notice no difference whatsoever if you just do everyday normal stuff such as browsing webpages, even watching mkv 1080p contents (only the gpu really matters). If anything you wont even notice any difference from the 2.0ghz vs. the 2.26ghz.
Like for the Mac Pro desktop and say you do heavy hd rendering all day or rather a 2 hour project could be cut by 20 minutes if you say jump from a 2.8ghz 8 core to a 3.0ghz. So each project you would be doing would save you 20 minutes thus adding up over months and save you a bundle in time. And time is money because most people use those machines to make money to make a living.
I tell you Apple knows how to make money.