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thinking about getting a 1.4GHz Mac mini

ixxx69 said:
I think the MBA is a better value than the Mini (i.e. the money you pay for what you get), but the OP is so vague about what they're using it for and whether portability, screen size, etc. matters (do they already have an external display?), that it just turns into a bunch of random opinions.

1.4GHz is too slow! 1.4GHz is fine!
4GB is too little! 4GB is plenty!

All that I can say no matter what the situation* is that you shouldn't buy a computer without an SSD or Fusion drive at the very least.

* Exceptions would be very infrequent/light usage and/or literally cannot afford to spend more than ~$500.
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The only intelligent post in this horrible thread.
 
Greetings to the OP, I suggest you get the basic entry level Mini, 4Gb of Ram is plenty, a 500Gb HDD is huge and if you need more, just add an external like a My PassPort by WD.

Many people these days want more, more and more NOW, but in reality can make due just fine with basic stuff, ANY new computer you get is sufficient for most tasks like web browsing, music, documents etc, it's just that now it seems that everyone is on a huge power trip where "entry-level anything" just won't cut it then run to find a negative review to reinforce their opinion on a system setup they likely have not had first hand experience with.

The Dual Core i5 is plenty fast, BUT fast is relative right? I understand benchmarks and such mean a lot to many people, but not everyone utilizes tools in the same manner, just as not everyone may agree on the same movie regardless of what critics say.

Save your $$$ and get the entry level Mac Mini, i am certain you will be surprised by the performance.

P.S> Remember the old Ford Pinto? That sucker would pull over 90 Mph, and last I checked, 90+ is pretty damned fast :)
 
RockPortTech said:
Many people these days want more, more and more NOW, but in reality can make due just fine with basic stuff, ANY new computer you get is sufficient for most tasks like web browsing, music, documents etc, it's just that now it seems that everyone is on a huge power trip where "entry-level anything" just won't cut it then run to find a negative review to reinforce their opinion on a system setup they likely have not had first hand experience with.
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In theory one could agree with your point. But in fact many companies such as Apple now insist on soldering and locking down every possible upgrade path on the devices they sell. This model is a perfect example.

Do you really expect customers to be alarmed about paying high prices for what can easily become dead end hardware?

I think the answer is obvious here - there is certainly a power trip going on here, but it sure aint on the consumer side.

Personally I would hesitate to get this product, as within its generation it is more likely to be the one that lags in performance in a few years when Apple has inevitably layered on to the OS - and is forcing you to "upgrade" that OS.
 
Osamede said:
Do you really expect customers to be alarmed about paying high prices for what can easily become dead end hardware?
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That is the fate of all hardware.

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Osamede said:
In theory one could agree with your point. But in fact many companies such as Apple now insist on soldering and locking down every possible upgrade path on the devices they sell. This model is a perfect example.
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You can add an ssd later and the entry model mini will fly.
 
Most people when they upgrade their computer they buy a new computer not swap out components or add RAM, so I doubt most people will concern themselves with the locked down nature of the mini.
 
GBNova said:
Most people when they upgrade their computer they buy a new computer not swap out components or add RAM, so I doubt most people will concern themselves with the locked down nature of the mini.
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You make a good point. It is a tough position to be in when Apple makes their product towards the average consumer, if you're a more advanced user with additional needs.

Apple should be able to meet the needs of both without issue, but it seems they are concerned exclusively with one group at the expense of the other.
 
GBNova said:
Most people when they upgrade their computer they buy a new computer not swap out components or add RAM, so I doubt most people will concern themselves with the locked down nature of the mini.
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The mini since about 2010 if not earlier, has had a strong customer base of enthusiasts. Cannot be dimissed so easily. Sorry.
 
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