1 in 200 is the largest market?
Not sure where you pulled that number from. But the single largest market is for mid range computers. Not entry level and not server class cpus, and not integrated monitors.
1 in 200 is the largest market?
I'm sure we want to pay for FB-DIMMs in a consumer desktop. I know that cheaper FB-DIMMs can be found but they're aimed at the workstation/server market and not said xMac.
At least it's not Skulltrail. What do you mean by me not running Apple? I'm sorry for the lack of [sarcasm] tags.I'm glad you don't run Apple.
At least it's not Skulltrail.
As we already know, who buys Apple RAM?
Not sure where you pulled that number from. But the single largest market is for mid range computers. Not entry level and not server class cpus, and not integrated monitors.
Sad but true for many users. If you're going to use generic Intel hardware and try to match other hardware I don't expect to see the "constant instability" that makes a Hackintosh not viable for a production market. At least the Mac Pro defenders talk that it's not a viable option for production...
Why are you even on a Mac forum, then?
That was a guess of how often that I, in selling Apple machines, met a customer who would not be satisfied with one of the machines in Apple's current lineup. Many customers were enthusiastic to ditch the tower for a slim iMac.
Sad but true for many users. If you're going to use generic Intel hardware and try to match other hardware I don't expect to see the "constant instability" that makes a Hackintosh not viable for a production market. At least the Mac Pro defenders talk that it's not a viable option for production...
Why are you even on a Mac forum, then?
As we already know, who buys Apple RAM?
What a narrow-minded response.
Because I love Macs. I love OS X. I love iLife. I love Logic (R.I.P., emagic). I love the security. I've used Apples/Macs all my life. I just can't find the right hardware from Apple. I'd LOVE to have the simplicity of a machine I can just USE and its performance would be perfect for my needs, but Apple doesn't make it. I'm willing to sacrifice that one small detail for hardware that suits me.
Your near-insult calls into question your own knowledge of the computers. Say you loved Mercedes cars, but you needed a truck. For me to tell you to go buy a Toyota would be a huge insult. Likewise, your telling me that I should have no interest in Apple is an extremely uninformed comment/insult, though I believe you did not intend to insult me, so you are forgiven for doing so. You simply do not understand the situation.
-Clive
If they don't make any hardware you find acceptable, seems Apple just isn't right for you.
Wow. You just don't get it.
Are you aware that there's a difference between hardware and software?
-Clive
The same can be said of any hardware vendor and not just Apple. I'm sure you haven't ignore every hardware complaint thread here on MacRumors. The loveable headless iMac always manages to resurrect itself everyday.If they don't make any hardware you find acceptable, seems Apple just isn't right for you.Why are you even on a Mac forum, then?
I suggest getting a quad core. It's a nice hobbyist venture.Clive At Five said:Thanks for the encouragement. I've built a couple PCs for family and myself and am learning what brands to pick out that will mesh will together. I actually built a wishlist on NewEgg that will spank an iMac... 2.66 C2D Conroe, 4GB DDR2 800 RAM (2 x 2GB so there's room for 8GB), dual HDDs 500GB each (for easy Windows dual-boot), and even an 8800 GT. SLI-ready. (not equipped). Guess how much? Under $950.
Add a copy of Leopard, Win XP (say 'no' to Vista =P ), a copy of iLife and you're probably at $1300, depending on where you shop.
- Best - xMac - ever -
[sarcasm]digg can't be wrong![/sarcasm]Really? I had no idea.
Considering Leopard won't work on a PC- at least not easily, and you don't find any Mac models which suit you, looks like you're stuck.
The Mini is what it is.
I suggest getting a quad core. It's a nice hobbyist venture.
Really? I had no idea.
Considering Leopard won't work on a PC- at least not easily, and you don't find any Mac models which suit you, looks like you're stuck.
The Mini is what it is.
Not sure where you pulled that number from. But the single largest market is for mid range computers. Not entry level and not server class cpus, and not integrated monitors.
True, but I don't think the mini is the best Apple can do in that range.I suspect Apple made a mistake calling the mini the Macmini. Why? Well because it undersells what is in effect a replacement for the vast majority windows computers in offices across the world.
The clever part is that you can throw away the old beige box, plug your existing monitor and keyboard into your Mac mini and have a powerful and reliable computer. For me Mini means a standard computer manufactured to the size it should be rather than one of those numb great boxes.
Unfortunately the marketplace out there think that "mini" means low specification.
The Mac mini doesn't need a redesign because of its practicality, it needs a new branding which does not undersell it's capabilities. The design is excellent but may have to change to create a new branding image.
At a professional level in an everyday working office using wordprocessing, accounts, database, spreadsheet and internet the Macmini is ideal and a low cost way of providing a Mac networked workplace.
a tower would be great if it had the specs of an iMac becuase the specs on the mini are ridiculously low
Just a survey of NewEgg:
80GB HDD: $55. 120GB: $70
Combo Drive: $40. SuperDrive: $45
2 x 512MB RAM: $25
1.83GHz CPU: $240. 2.0GHz CPU: $300.
Logic Board (I'm using a MicroATX with 800MHz FSB for the closest comparison I can find): $45.
-Clive
and uses wireless power from aurora borealis.