I would be happy if the Mac mini got minor tweaks and just got cheaper to be a good entry machine and a good 2nd/3rd/4th machine for the home.
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Mac Mini End Of Life?
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I also wonder at the mini-hate. It is great looking computer that works just fine for many people. It fills the niche now that it did when it was introduced.
It would seem that they are relatively cheap to make and that the profit margins are likely pretty high.
Apple isn't bogged down with a million different computer designs, so it doesn't seem like there should be any mad rush to get rid of the mini.
It would seem that they are relatively cheap to make and that the profit margins are likely pretty high.
Apple isn't bogged down with a million different computer designs, so it doesn't seem like there should be any mad rush to get rid of the mini.
I'm with ya there. I was able to buy some Minis for the office due to its price point. If the mini was not available and at its cost or less I'd have had to purchased the users a PC or some kind. My boss is a fair guy, but is cautious on tech buys and has a comfort spending point. If my only choice was an iMac at $1099 he would not have approved the mac buys.
Plus I know two people who own Minis for home use. They love the little beast.
Plus I know two people who own Minis for home use. They love the little beast.
The MacBook is portable, the Mini isn't. Most people will put up with more perceived deficiencies in a portable than in a desktop.
Since the entry-level Mac mini costs half as much as the entry-level MacBook, I don't see why people don't like the mini, especially since most people will already have their monitor/keyboard/mouse (which is why some people don't want to buy the iMac in the first place).
I dont think that a lot of the people that are complaining about the specs/price with current specs hate the mini, they [and I] just think it could be better.
Right, it's not hatred at all. I just think they need to keep up with the Joneses a bit more quickly OR get price cuts more quickly so they remain a good value.
Right now they are not a good value when you can get a refurbished MacBook with the same specs as a new Mini -- the MacBook, of course, that is easier to upgrade with RAM and hard drive -- for roughly the same price.
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I was very worried about the glossy screen, but I am happy to report that after living with it for a month it really isn't a big deal. YMMV, but if you aren't sitting in front of a patio door you really shouldn't have an issue.
Love / Hate
Seems most people here have a love / hate relationship with the Mini. The Mini is loved because of it's elegance and versatility so much that people hate to see Apple continue to treat it like the red-haired stepchild who gets table scraps when it comes time to dish out the hardware rather than getting what all the other kids are having.
Apple could do so much more with the Mini... but so far... they don't. Hopefully next week they'll try harder. A Mini Pro that mirrors the hardware used in the MBP would appease a lot of people.
WOW. What is with all the Mini Hate?
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Tell my why my Mac Mini is not good enough to continue?
Seems most people here have a love / hate relationship with the Mini. The Mini is loved because of it's elegance and versatility so much that people hate to see Apple continue to treat it like the red-haired stepchild who gets table scraps when it comes time to dish out the hardware rather than getting what all the other kids are having.
Apple could do so much more with the Mini... but so far... they don't. Hopefully next week they'll try harder. A Mini Pro that mirrors the hardware used in the MBP would appease a lot of people.
What wrong with the 950 GPU?
So what exactly is the problem and the constant complaints about the Mac mini graphics card? My new 1.83 Core 2 Duo hooked to a 22'' Samsung 225BW wide ratio runs awesome with stunning Quartz Extreme, Core Image, iTunes Visualizer etc. I am not a Mac gamer, I use a PS 2 for gaming. Are hardcore Mac gamers the ones constantly wanting a better/dedicated card. Yes, I understand that 64 MB of system RAM instantly gets eaten up by the current 950. That hasn't even been an issue for me with the OEM 1GB RAM. I really like the Intel 950, very impressive!!
So what exactly is the problem and the constant complaints about the Mac mini graphics card? My new 1.83 Core 2 Duo hooked to a 22'' Samsung 225BW wide ratio runs awesome with stunning Quartz Extreme, Core Image, iTunes Visualizer etc. I am not a Mac gamer, I use a PS 2 for gaming. Are hardcore Mac gamers the ones constantly wanting a better/dedicated card. Yes, I understand that 64 MB of system RAM instantly gets eaten up by the current 950. That hasn't even been an issue for me with the OEM 1GB RAM. I really like the Intel 950, very impressive!!
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right now the specs of the mini just arnt worth the price tag, now a refresh alone would fix that, give me a 2.0 ghz min and the 3100, and i think the mini is set,
would i like to see a mini tower so i can add things like esata well hell yeah or just be able to add more hds etc, but eh take what we can get
would i like to see a mini tower so i can add things like esata well hell yeah or just be able to add more hds etc, but eh take what we can get
Although the people on the boards do not agree with this, Apple specifically says that Final Cut Pro will NOT work with the Intel 950. So thats sends up an instant red flag for me. And yes, I do enjoy playing some games on my Mac, like Warcraft 3 and Unreal Tournament 2004. Plus if you boot into windows and have a decent enough graphics card the gaming world is wide open.
I just got a macmini back in june, and think it is cool as heck, so would hate to see it be EOL'd. I have mine hooked up to my 40" LCD tv and my stereo, and it basically serves as a media center for my cd collection, watching tv shows and movies through itunes, etc..
"Apple specifically says that Final Cut Pro will NOT work with the Intel 950"
does anyone seriously think that someone who has $1300.00 to spend on a piece of software, will run it on a mini?
"Apple specifically says that Final Cut Pro will NOT work with the Intel 950"
does anyone seriously think that someone who has $1300.00 to spend on a piece of software, will run it on a mini?
Yikes...so that doesnt seem to work out to well, just tried watching an episode of lost, and there were some problems in the first few minutes....is that due to the video card ?
i dont think anyone said the mini was perfect, but I still dig mine.
Please list the Mini that you have: speed, memory, etc. I am sure it is the video card, because the requirements for HD TV is a dual processor, 128MB video RAM, 1GB RAM and a fast Internet connection.
Lost is not High Def
Lost is not in HD. Click on "Launch the Player". Do not click on "Lost". Click on "Watch Now". Wait for it to display the options, then select "now watch episodes in ABC HD streaming. You will be given the choice of: Pushing Daisies, Private Practice, Dirty Sexy Money, Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy or Desparate Housewives to watch in High Def.
After you try it, please let us know your results and your Mini specs. Thanks.
well, I clicked on HD showcase, lost did come up as an option. In any case, I am halfway through an HD episode of Greys Anatomy, no problems at all, went back to lost and the problems were gone also. My specs are:
MacMini 2.1
Intel Core Duo
2 GHz
L2 Cche: 4 MB
2 gig RAM
667 Mhz bus
MacMini 2.1
Intel Core Duo
2 GHz
L2 Cche: 4 MB
2 gig RAM
667 Mhz bus
Click on "Launch the Player". Do not click on "Lost". Click on "Watch Now". Wait for it to display the options, then select "now watch episodes in ABC HD streaming. You will be given the choice of: Pushing Daisies, Private Practice, Dirty Sexy Money, Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy or Desparate Housewives to watch in High Def.
Please try it this way and report back. Thanks
I watched Ugly Betty in HD in fullscreen on my 1.66GHZ mini. It doesn't take much power to play HD. It's the bandwidth that's the issue not the cpu.
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