But I was wondering if I should hold off until Oct to see if a new model is introduced. Is that wise? Or should I just buy one now...I'm a very compulsive buyer but I want to do this right. I'll use it mainly has a media center so something bluray compatible would be sweet. Speaking of which, are there any other macs out there that are HDCP compliant?
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Have you considered a PS3? They are HDCP compliant (obviously), are a great media server (supporting network drives, too), and even has a Blu-Ray player.
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I was actually thinking about that, but 1. I want a mac and 2. I'm not much of a gamer.
Well, if you DO want a Mini - you really should wait for the upcoming refresh. Keep in mind, it's not very likely the Mini will be updated to ship with a Blu-Ray drive this round - as much as just about anyone here would like that to be. (if anything, Blu-Ray will first debut on the expensive hardware first - Mac Pro and what not)
Even if you don't game - the PS3 is still cheaper than most dedicated Blu-Ray players on the market. Granted, I AM a gamer (console only) but my PS3 spends most of it's time with video playback (via network), occasional music, and then Folding in the colder months. (its a great cancer-curing heater) So in short, it's more a media center, and that is certainly how I use mine.
Even if you don't game - the PS3 is still cheaper than most dedicated Blu-Ray players on the market. Granted, I AM a gamer (console only) but my PS3 spends most of it's time with video playback (via network), occasional music, and then Folding in the colder months. (its a great cancer-curing heater) So in short, it's more a media center, and that is certainly how I use mine.
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I have a mac mini 1.66 core duo and it's a great little machine. It has far exceeded my expectations. But we do appear to be close to some sort of product refresh, so wait just a wee bit more.
if anything, the refresh might make previous generation hardware a bit cheaper.
I have a mac mini 1.66 core duo and it's a great little machine. It has far exceeded my expectations. But we do appear to be close to some sort of product refresh, so wait just a wee bit more.
if anything, the refresh might make previous generation hardware a bit cheaper.