i will be visiting the usa first week of january and i am looking to get a mac mini it is a saving of 70 pound wich is i think worth it, although i am worried that a new product will be out within days, if so the mac mini could be priced less? is the mac mini a usefull investment? as i am looking for it to only replace my pc and ibook, thanks for ur views
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Visiting the usa should i get a mac mini?
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yes, it would be a great idea to buy one. I just ordered one myself. This would be a great machine to switch from the PC to, in fact that's kinda what its made for.
euanmackie said:
yes, it would be a great idea to buy one. I just ordered one myself. This would be a great machine to switch from the PC to, in fact that's kinda what its made for.
thanks for the info, also in the us were is the best place to buy apple stuff as in the uk for me theres only realy the apple stores, thanks
You can buy Apple computers from the Apple Store, CompUSA, or Best Buy.
Best Buys are everywhere.
Best Buys are everywhere.
Also, some states (New Hampshire, Oregon, and Delaware, I think) don't charge sales tax. Something to consider, depending on whether you'll be near any of those states.
The mini is wonderful. It's tiny and more than powerful enough to replace older systems. It's not a gamer's system, nor should pros use it for demanding software, but my "old" dual-1.8GHz Core Duo mini works beautifully for all family tasks.
The mini is wonderful. It's tiny and more than powerful enough to replace older systems. It's not a gamer's system, nor should pros use it for demanding software, but my "old" dual-1.8GHz Core Duo mini works beautifully for all family tasks.
Heck yeah, the minis are easily available. Where in NY will you be? I would go get it from whatever's closer. No point in wasting $3.25 gas.
its a school trip so free time will be a non existant although a teacher and i are planing to get some apple products, and there is artistic benefits in the ny store! and they are somewhat worthy of a detour! lol but we are going to some malls and that, I guess il have to keep my eyes open! and not spend my money on a lifetimes supply of I luv by teeshirts as someone did last year! ( shakes head in dissapointment!)
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What state will you be visiting. NJ is 7% tax, NY higher....
Delaware is NO tax! Thats where I bought mine...I got mine at the Apple store in a mall in Delaware.
And the size will be perfect for a carry home.
Each state is different in regards to tax.
What state will you be visiting. NJ is 7% tax, NY higher....
Delaware is NO tax! Thats where I bought mine...I got mine at the Apple store in a mall in Delaware.
And the size will be perfect for a carry home.
Each state is different in regards to tax.
If the OP is going to be in the U.S. pass January 15th 2008 then I would wait. Macworld is Jan 15th and if something comes out new or even a newer designed version of the Mac mini then it's worth waiting. But if you can't be here by Jan 15th then buy the current mini.
The general rule is it's always a bad idea to buy just before Macworld as there is always a big surprise.
The general rule is it's always a bad idea to buy just before Macworld as there is always a big surprise.