WTB: Cheap Mac Mini, specs don't matter

Ryan T. · Jan 25, 2008, 11:18 AM

Just as the title says, just need the cheapest Mac Mini I can find that works. Specs don't matter for the most part.

Obviously nicer machines might get more consideration, but I'll consider anything that works, PPC, Intel, etc.

Nichod · Jan 25, 2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan T.

Just as the title says, just need the cheapest Mac Mini I can find that works. Specs don't matter for the most part.

Obviously nicer machines might get more consideration, but I'll consider anything that works, PPC, Intel, etc.

How about this: http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-FACTOR...QQcmdZViewItem

Ryan T. · Jan 25, 2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nichod

How about this: http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-FACTOR...QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks, I saw that. Looks like a good deal for an Intel mini, but I'm really going for dirt cheap here. It's going to serve as a web browsing station and won't need wireless, etc. I can also upgrade the RAM / HDD myself...PPC would be fine, as long as it'll run Leopard, which they all should.

Nichod · Jan 25, 2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan T.

Thanks, I saw that. Looks like a good deal for an Intel mini, but I'm really going for dirt cheap here. It's going to serve as a web browsing station and won't need wireless, etc. I can also upgrade the RAM / HDD myself...PPC would be fine, as long as it'll run Leopard, which they all should.

Keep looking then. Its rare you'll find one less than that. Lowest I've seen is $375. Goodluck! If I come across another I'll post here.

Angrist · Jan 25, 2008, 12:33 PM

I've seen them sub $300 on craigslist from time to time. Also in the $300-400 range on ebay/CL pretty consistently. The problem is figuring out what specs some of them are. Well documented sales tend to be on the higher side.

I'd keep my eyes open for a package too. Sometimes I see them for $400-500 with monitors/keyboards/etc. If you turn around and resell the extras that might get you back in your price range.

gkarris · Jan 25, 2008, 12:38 PM

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How about this: http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-FACTOR...QQcmdZViewItem

46 available at this price?

What truck did they "fall" off from???

imaketouchtheme · Jan 25, 2008, 01:30 PM

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46 available at this price?

What truck did they "fall" off from???

i was thinking the same thing

Nichod · Jan 25, 2008, 01:31 PM

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46 available at this price?

What truck did they "fall" off from???

I think its a closeout from somewhere. Its legit. The seller has good ratings and I know someone here who purchased and received.

Ryan T. · Jan 26, 2008, 04:51 PM

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I think its a closeout from somewhere. Its legit. The seller has good ratings and I know someone here who purchased and received.

Thanks for the info, good to have a voucher if I end up having to go that route.

munckee · Jan 30, 2008, 11:35 AM

Not to hijack, but since this thread is falling away I'll assume Ryan found something.

I'm looking for a cheap mini as well. Will be used purely for watching movies, online TV, and running iTunes, along with some simple web surfing.

Willing to consider any iteration. Must have wireless. More ram is better.

Please let me know what you have/see.

Ryan T. · Jan 30, 2008, 11:42 AM

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Not to hijack, but since this thread is falling away I'll assume Ryan found something.

I'm looking for a cheap mini as well. Will be used purely for watching movies, online TV, and running iTunes, along with some simple web surfing.

Willing to consider any iteration. Must have wireless. More ram is better.

Please let me know what you have/see.

Haha, actually haven't found anything just in my price range yet. No worries though.

munckee · Jan 30, 2008, 12:42 PM

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Haha, actually haven't found anything just in my price range yet. No worries though.

Ah. Sorry Ryan. I'm happy to edit that out and start a new thread if you'd prefer.

Ryan T. · Jan 31, 2008, 07:34 AM

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Ah. Sorry Ryan. I'm happy to edit that out and start a new thread if you'd prefer.

No need, I'm sure there are enough computers out there for the both of us.

munckee · Feb 2, 2008, 07:56 AM

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No need, I'm sure there are enough computers out there for the both of us.

Thanks. I'll give you a heads up if I decide to pass on something. I just missed the perfect one yesterday on CL here.

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Ryan T. macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rochester, NY	WTB: Cheap Mac Mini, specs don't matter Just as the title says, just need the cheapest Mac Mini I can find that works. Specs don't matter for the most part. Obviously nicer machines might get more consideration, but I'll consider anything that works, PPC, Intel, etc. __________________ 15" Retina Macbook Pro \| iPad Mini 32GB White \| iPhone 5 64GB White
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Angrist macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MI or NJ	I've seen them sub $300 on craigslist from time to time. Also in the $300-400 range on ebay/CL pretty consistently. The problem is figuring out what specs some of them are. Well documented sales tend to be on the higher side. I'd keep my eyes open for a package too. Sometimes I see them for $400-500 with monitors/keyboards/etc. If you turn around and resell the extras that might get you back in your price range. __________________ 12" 1.33GHz G4 Powerbook (Rev-C), 1.33GHz G4 Mini, 17" 800MHz G4 iMac, 466MHz DA G4, Athlon X2 HTPC, 3.0GHz C2D (Office)
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