To Mac Mini or to Not Mac mini

[jgbr]

Hi Chaps
I have a MBP (latest revision) that i keep as work machine however I get annoyed having a Pc under my desk aswell. (Running Vista, beside leopard on my desktop is driving me mad!)

I essentially use the PC for surfing,chatting, normal stuff and was wondering weither its wise to get a Mac Mini , Now?

I know Macworld expo is up soon, But im going to be mega annoyed if they revise it etc, or even end it then.

(Does anyone know how many days I got to return my machine hehe?)

I am getting increasingly frustrated that my workling life is on mac , yet my private usage sits in VISTA!!! Someone advise, do i hit the apple shop now for one, or hold out.... tho I cannot promise an emtional breakdown lol

 

[netdog]

Get it now. The Mini 2.0 is lovely. Silent, small and beautiful.

Oh, and fast as all get out.

Merry Christmas to you!

 

[jgbr]

Lets face it Apple has a huge array of updates and Hardware now: I have heard people say what is likely to happen.

But i cant see jobs saying: "oh one more thing, New mini, new macbook, newmacbook pro, new pro" lol.

 

[gkarris]

Here's a thread I started a while back just in case the Mini gets canned:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/336152/

Just be ready on Jan 15 to do something drastic...

 

[kermit4161]

I just took the plunge a week ago. I got the 2.0 Ghz model and LOVE it. In fact, I'm about to move it into my main computer slot and retire the G4 DP 1.0Ghz (shhh... it doesn't know yet).

If they DO announce an upgrade, well... I'll join you in the breakdown.

 

[jgbr]

yes but you can return it by the 8th of January if you buy in the holiday season! However, Macworld is the week after:

So should it be an awesome upgrade: then I guess Id have to Ebay, or gumtree it

Should it be discontinued then: Smile people!

 

[0007776]

There haven't been any real rumors of a replacement, I just bought one. If it is updated within 14 days you can return it but if you have opened it there is a restocking fee. It probably would not hurt to wait for macworld though and if you don't need the better specs you can probably get a good deal on the current model

 

[jgbr]

Well i get a bran new one under student at 300! so buying second hand is stupid for me!

You say wait: but honestly, Jobs is going to be busy enough with the bigger machines I think.

 

[Consultant]

Hi Chaps
I have a MBP (latest revision) that i keep as work machine however I get annoyed having a Pc under my desk aswell. (Running Vista, beside leopard on my desktop is driving me mad!)

I essentially use the PC for surfing,chatting, normal stuff and was wondering weither its wise to get a Mac Mini , Now?

I know Macworld expo is up soon, But im going to be mega annoyed if they revise it etc, or even end it then.

(Does anyone know how many days I got to return my machine hehe?)

I am getting increasingly frustrated that my workling life is on mac , yet my private usage sits in VISTA!!! Someone advise, do i hit the apple shop now for one, or hold out.... tho I cannot promise an emtional breakdown lol

Bad idea to use the PC for surfing. PC browsers are more susceptible to attacks.

What "normal stuff" do you mean that you can't do on MBP? You can surf, chat and do normal stuff on the MBP.

All electronics will be updated at some point. Depends on whether you want to wait 6 weeks from now to make your purchase or not... If it's discontinued you can get it from refurb section.

 

[QCassidy352]

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I like the mini quite a bit but the one thing that stops me from getting one is the GMA 950. That thing is such a joke (I have a MacBook so I would know). I guess if you don't care about gaming or video at all it's fine, but it's a deal-breajer for me.

 

[maccompaq]

Has anyone tried to use the Mac Mini to watch HD TV shows successfully? I know it will run regular definition TV OK, but HD requires a good GPU.

 

[tidytrev]

Has anyone tried to use the Mac Mini to watch HD TV shows successfully? I know it will run regular definition TV OK, but HD requires a good GPU.

i have a 1.83 core 2 duo mini and that runs hd content plus multiple other apps flawlessly.
iv retired my 1.7ghz pc with mid range graphics for the mini and im more than happy

 

[tidytrev]

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I like the mini quite a bit but the one thing that stops me from getting one is the GMA 950. That thing is such a joke (I have a MacBook so I would know). I guess if you don't care about gaming or video at all it's fine, but it's a deal-breajer for me.

i dont see why ppl want to play games on a mac, go buy an xbox!

 

[jbg232]

I too doubt the mini will get an upgrade with all the other upgrades looming (macbook pro, mac pro, ?apple tv?, and rumored macbook pro mini)

Personally I think that the apple tv and mini will merge into some kind of consumer like device such as an apple tv with a dvd player, but still no real access to the OS. It is sad though because that will only leave the mac pro for people who have their own monitors and keyboards which would of course defeat the entire idea of the mini itself.

 

[0007776]

Has anyone tried to use the Mac Mini to watch HD TV shows successfully? I know it will run regular definition TV OK, but HD requires a good GPU.

anything with a core duo processor does fine with HD. Video playback is more about the CPU than the GPU. the only places you will really notice the GPU is if you are gaming, or you are doing 3d rendering.

 

[kermit4161]

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I like the mini quite a bit but the one thing that stops me from getting one is the GMA 950. That thing is such a joke (I have a MacBook so I would know). I guess if you don't care about gaming or video at all it's fine, but it's a deal-breajer for me.

The new C2D Minis run much better since the available RAM capacity increase. I've got 3 GB installed in my 2.0 Mini and can run great in WoW. You can load 4GB (2-2GB modules) and get 128bit addressing... but the system will only recognize 3 GB).

I'd say that it is 'almost' as good as on my PC (with a 512MB video card). I've actually been playing more from the Mini this last week than from my PC. I wouldn't write it off because of the video card... you might be surprised.