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superwoman
Apr 23, 2007, 05:55 AM
Mint condition MiniStack V1, with the AC adapter, and the foot-long USB and FW cables. I don't have the original box anymore. The front and side are scratchless.

I'm looking for $45 shipped?


shu82
Apr 23, 2007, 06:39 AM
Is it bootable, and do you still have the software?
California
Apr 23, 2007, 07:32 AM
Hey superw:

This is the thing that goes with the mac mini? I'm interested. Let me know what else I need besides hard drive to get this going?
Indohottie
Apr 23, 2007, 08:31 AM
I am also interested.. does this take a 3.5 in HD or a smaller notebook size one?

Frank
superwoman
Apr 23, 2007, 11:00 AM
Replies to the queries:
1) Yes, it is bootable via the FW. Not tried with the USB though. I don't believe it came with software. You don't need software for this baby.
2) The form factor perfectly fits the Mac Mini. You'll only need the HDD to get it going.
3) It takes 3.5" PATA HDD.
MacBass
Apr 23, 2007, 11:11 AM
What is the difference between V1 and V2? Is it just the smart start/shutdown feature?
superwoman
Apr 23, 2007, 11:44 AM
What is the difference between V1 and V2? Is it just the smart start/shutdown feature?

Honestly, the only difference I know is that the V2 has some ports on the side, which in my view spoils the clean look of the MiniStack.
MacBass
Apr 23, 2007, 03:30 PM
A side note, you can only boot from USB with an Intel Mac.
kgarchar
Apr 23, 2007, 08:59 PM
A side note, you can only boot from USB with an Intel Mac.not true
panoz7
Apr 23, 2007, 09:10 PM
not true

For the most part it is true. From what I've read the only pre-intel macs that can boot off of a USB drive were some of the slot loading iMacs. These iMacs were new enough to support USB booting and old enough to natively boot OS 9. OS X can not be booted however. I have not heard of any non-intel mac booting OS X from a USB drive.
superwoman
Apr 23, 2007, 09:23 PM
Sale pending.
DigitalAx
Apr 23, 2007, 10:21 PM
Money sent.
superwoman
Apr 24, 2007, 01:19 AM
Sold. Thanks for all the interests.

By the way, how do I delete a thread?
livingfortoday
Apr 24, 2007, 06:19 AM
Sold. Thanks for all the interests.

By the way, how do I delete a thread?

You can't, only mods can. Best to leave this open so that both the buyer and seller can post later to say how the transaction ultimately played out.
DigitalAx
May 1, 2007, 12:23 PM
Got it yesterday. Everything looks good, thanks!