[muglo] Re: Mac Mini
- From: Tim Kearn <timmer21@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:01:27 -0500
I guess I'm just really torn about which Mac to get right now, really just
considering options.
I do want a desktop as I still have my old iBook for travel.
The iMac is appealing, but $2000 is a little steep and am hesitant about how
the Intel thing is going to go (not an early adopter).
I would still like to be able to use OS 9 which the older iMacs and Mini
will allow.
I don't mean to compare, but the Mini does have everything I want and the
features on the iMac (Front Row, iSight) are okay, but not that attractive
fir the price difference.
Thanks for your thoughts and opinion.
Tim
On 2/16/06, Dave Bonhoff <gtidave@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Tim,
>
> I'm confused by your email. You appear to be using the iMac as your
> baseline for cost and features. Are you trying to get the
> functionality of an iMac at a lower price? Do you want to trade a
> feature for another? The main point being processors. Then mini is
> an old G4, with a small and slow HD, etc. You want to run iLife '06
> which will obviously run much better on an iMac G5 (if you can find
> one) or the new Intel Core Duo machine.
>
> So you have a nice mouse and keyboard. Who says that you can't use
> them with a new iMac? You mention monitors, a store selling used
> hardware, and a box store selling last years remnants. Neither of
> they will compare to the screen of a new iMac. What about all the
> other features of the iMac that are not in the Mini? Remote and
> Front Row. Built in iSight. Better video card, faster and bigger
> HD, faster super drive, faster buss', able to accept more RAM,...
>
> Could you please think about this and let us know your objectives so
> that we can offer some relevant opinions?
>
> Thanks!
> Dave
>
> On 16-Feb-06, at 12:59, Tim Kearn wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > I know some members out there have a Mac Mini (Tee, Eric?)
> > I am considering one as opposed to a iMac as I have a mouse (Llogitech
> > wireless) and keyboard (Tactile pro) that I am really happy with.
> > The mini
> > seems to have pretty much everything I want and can get iLife'06
> > with it
> > So, inquiring about a monitor to go with it. Would like a 17-20". Tee
> > has mentioned about Computer Liquidators as well as Costco. Any
> > recommendations? Don't want something to expensive as to keep the
> > price in
> > level with a Imac.
> > TIA,
> > Tim
>
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