Bigheadache said:My mistake. I didn't realise you had such low performance expectations for a new computer purchase in 2005. I personally think that the world's best OS should be backed up by decent hardware (at least a G5).
Nope, have to disagree with you there. My Mini is a dream for office work, it's an absolute pleasure to use with Firefox and the Office suite, and will be on my desk for at least 3 years.
Bigheadache said:You're making the same mistake in comparison as iGary. Whilst the Dell may be equally crap as a Mac Mini its only $298 to get it up and running. A Mac Mini is $499 without a monitor/keyboard/mouse. By the time it gets fully operational you've spent over twice as much as the Dell.
Clue into the Big Lie: IT's NOT $299. It's $398 shipped to get it "up and running". Plus US$25 for the freakin' USB cable or you can't use the "free" printer. Dell has run their shipping price scam forever.