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Size of Intel mini: a real disappointment
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No, no... I was just being too subtle. Plus, of course, it's not like I've defended the mini in dozens of posts over the last couple of days or anything like that.risc said:
OK, maybe what I wrote wasn't funny, but it's a lot funnier than piracy.generik said:
My only real problem with the new Mini is the price increase. I understand the reasoning. Better computer = higher price. Higher initial price = unloading old G4 versions easier + can lower price later.
But I am skeptical. I worry that Apple won't be lowering the prices even after the old stock is moved out. So from now on Apple no longer has an inexpensive computer in the lineup. Would it have hurt them to at least throw us a bone by including a keyboard and mouse?
The iMac is a fantastic deal for the price. I'm afraid the Mac Mini is not.
But I am skeptical. I worry that Apple won't be lowering the prices even after the old stock is moved out. So from now on Apple no longer has an inexpensive computer in the lineup. Would it have hurt them to at least throw us a bone by including a keyboard and mouse?
The iMac is a fantastic deal for the price. I'm afraid the Mac Mini is not.
Just want to add my 2 cents. I picked up the core solo yesterday to use hooked up in my bedroom and strem content from my g5 iMac in my office. I hooked it up to my 30" LCD and was floored by the ease and convenience of Front Row. I got this machine strickly for the content streaming option. I am over these people wanting it to be a powermac. It is NOT!! I can't be happier with my purchase.
So to review... If you want a powerhouse machine get a quad proc G5 if you want a nice little Home Media hub, get the mac mini.
So to review... If you want a powerhouse machine get a quad proc G5 if you want a nice little Home Media hub, get the mac mini.
I think that's a reasonable assumption - they almost never lower prices, but they do at times release new revs at lower prices. I think it'll be six months before a cheaper mini is available.TheDPR said:
Just...epic!
Props to you, JSW. That had me laughing my butt off! Very nicely done...BTW, you decided to wait for the upgraded minis to hit your local store? I don't know how you can do it, man...my willpower is not that strong! Especially after all the first reviews coming in about how awesome it really is and you've got one sitting right next to you...I would have had it open in a shot!
Can't wait to finally hear your review...
Props to you, JSW. That had me laughing my butt off! Very nicely done...BTW, you decided to wait for the upgraded minis to hit your local store? I don't know how you can do it, man...my willpower is not that strong! Especially after all the first reviews coming in about how awesome it really is and you've got one sitting right next to you...I would have had it open in a shot!
Can't wait to finally hear your review...
I can hear it now at my next visit to the Apple drive through:atari1356 said:And those people who need PCI express slots can pay the extra to biggie size it up to a Mac Large.
What's most amusing to me about that is that the mini is already smaller than a supersize meal at McD, and much better for your health.
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Yeah, having that thing sitting here and not opening it is harder than... well, I'm sure Patches O'Houlihan in Dodgeball would have a colorful phrase, likely involving the phrases "schoolboys" and "Vegas whorehouse", but I can't come up with one. It is not easy, let me tell you. But... I want more RAM, I'm afraid (somewhat) to install it myself in a mini, and so I'll wait. Probably.iHeartTheApple said:
I think there should be a parallel port there too, as well as a serial port. You know, to make the switchers feel at home.iMeowbot said:So what would you want, this?
That's not very mini... (and where would you get a putty knife that long?)
jsw said:
I agree completely...I would not have minded the old mini ram replacement (even though cracking the thing open at all scares me
), but the whole "let's remove the whole drive assembly to get to the so-dimms" doesn't sit well with me. I'll be buying mine BTO online...
[sarcasm]As far as I'm concerned, they're all the color of cr*p.[/sarcasm]IJ Reilly said:
Actually, I'm pretty sure there are a number of companies that paint them. I know you were joking, but I could see a thriving market in mini painting....
Perhaps there is a market for the Mac Shuffle. It would be the same size as a Airport Express. It will use the 4 GB drive found in the Nano. Low price.
BornAgainMac said:
Exactly! I want a Mac I can lose between the sofa cushions. In taupe. Come on, Apple get it in gear already!
