rogueimage said:Just finished an iMovie of unpacking my Mac Mini... using the Mini, of course!
It's on my .Mac site here: http://homepage.mac.com/timnolte/iMovieTheater23.html.
Thanks for sharing. I can't wait until mine arrives....
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Thanks for sharing. I can't wait until mine arrives....
rogueimage said:Just finished an iMovie of unpacking my Mac Mini... using the Mini, of course!
It's on my .Mac site here: http://homepage.mac.com/timnolte/iMovieTheater23.html.
Nice work man, nice tune as-well.
iKWICK7 said:
Now I have used my Mac hooked up to a 50 inch Samsung DLP with DVI input. That was awesome. What kind of TV do you have?
0s and 1s said:
I kept the res. at 800 x 600 to keep the text a good sze. The video connector was 19.99, they sell it at the apple store (I bought it from CompUsa).
amberashby said:
Not quite sure on the size, I'd say its around a 32 inch. My brother sold it to me for an insanely good deal when he bought his 42 inch HD widescreen.
My tv isn't high def, but its resolution is definately better than any tv I have looked at. It's a Panasonic. I'll have to find some more info on it. I'd say it's probably about 2 years old.
Three days since Mac mini was shipped, Apple has no idea where it shipped from nor where the package actually is. FedEx has yet to locate it either. Starting to get a little annoyed...
Maybe it will just show up today, despite not being "found" in their system.
Maybe it will just show up today, despite not being "found" in their system.
rogueimage said:Just finished an iMovie of unpacking my Mac Mini... using the Mini, of course!
It's on my .Mac site here: http://homepage.mac.com/timnolte/iMovieTheater23.html.
Edit: Realized the text on the software CD packet isn't quite legible. It reads, "Designed by Apple in California." I didn't show it in the video, but the picture on the front of the box has a caption which reads, "Actual Size."
Nice job with the QuickTime Movie. Thank you for sharing Tim.
GOT MINE!
Setup was quite simple, and I'm playing with it now. One (positive) error: It appears that the maximum resolution when using VGA is 1920 x 1200, not 1920 x 1080 as originally claimed. And it flawlessly picked up my Microsoft USB wireless keyboard and mouse, which was nice.
More news to follow as I continue investigating...
Setup was quite simple, and I'm playing with it now. One (positive) error: It appears that the maximum resolution when using VGA is 1920 x 1200, not 1920 x 1080 as originally claimed. And it flawlessly picked up my Microsoft USB wireless keyboard and mouse, which was nice.
More news to follow as I continue investigating...
Upgrading the memory.
Got the MacMini yesterday, and successfully upgraded my memory to 1GB. Went to Fry's and got a PC2700 1GB module. The brand is Patriot Memory, and the price was 169.99 (sku 4083642 for those that care).
Getting the case open was tricky. I gave up 3 times before I got the courage to do it. You do use a putty knife as in the video, but your really need a couple of butter knives to hold open the areas you have already pry'd up.
Once open, the memory came out easy, and it was easy to put in the replacement one.
Getting the case closed, was just as tricky as opening it. There are metal fingers all along the back side where the accessories plug in, and they are very hard to line up. It took me about 15 minutes to close it, but once I finally got it. I was set.
Fired it up, and it now shows 1GB in the system information - and by the way, it is MUCH faster.
-- jeff
Got the MacMini yesterday, and successfully upgraded my memory to 1GB. Went to Fry's and got a PC2700 1GB module. The brand is Patriot Memory, and the price was 169.99 (sku 4083642 for those that care).
Getting the case open was tricky. I gave up 3 times before I got the courage to do it. You do use a putty knife as in the video, but your really need a couple of butter knives to hold open the areas you have already pry'd up.
Once open, the memory came out easy, and it was easy to put in the replacement one.
Getting the case closed, was just as tricky as opening it. There are metal fingers all along the back side where the accessories plug in, and they are very hard to line up. It took me about 15 minutes to close it, but once I finally got it. I was set.
Fired it up, and it now shows 1GB in the system information - and by the way, it is MUCH faster.
-- jeff
rogueimage said:Just finished an iMovie of unpacking my Mac Mini... using the Mini, of course!
It's on my .Mac site here: http://homepage.mac.com/timnolte/iMovieTheater23.html.
Edit: Realized the text on the software CD packet isn't quite legible. It reads, "Designed by Apple in California." I didn't show it in the video, but the picture on the front of the box has a caption which reads, "Actual Size."
Very cool vid man! Great tune also!
Thanks!
rogueimage said:Just finished an iMovie of unpacking my Mac Mini... using the Mini, of course!
Thanks, cool video! Reminds me of unpacking my iBook... Walking to the front door everytime I thought the delivery van stopped at the front of my house... Saying "Thanks!" to the delivery guy, who replied "Have fun with it"... Feeling butterflies in my stomach while opening the box... Aaah...
I think I'll buy a Mini at the end of this year, when I return from my internship abroad. I've already pictured myself walking into an Apple store, asking "I would like to buy a Mini Mac please", paying out in cash, putting it in my backpack, taking it home, opening box....
What a geek I am...
iKWICK7 said:
The reason text is not as sharp on regular TVs is because regular TVs use an "interlaced scan" to render the display. Each frame is actually split into two parts that requires two cycles to display. All odd numbered horizontal lines are drawn to the screen first, then on the next pass, the even numbered horizontal lines are drawn. This two-pass, line fill-in approach is what makes text look blurry.
On computer monitors and HDTV (with progressive scan), the lines on the screen are all drawn continuously (from top to bottom) in one pass. This "progressive scan" is what makes text and video look sharp.
The Mac Mini provides two video connections: S-video and composite. These are both interlaced scan technologies. S-video provides a better picture than the composite connector (due to better color separation), but neither come close to the computer/HDTV displays we are accustomed to with progressive scan. In other words, expect blurry text.
It would be great if Apple offered a progressive scan component video cable (like progressive scan DVD players do). If they did, you'd be able to hook your Mac Mini up to an HDTV and get a display comparable to a computer monitor.
For info on interlaced vs. progressive scan: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-5020359-1.html
For info on TV connection cables: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6463_7-5020551-1.html
iPost said:
I think you forgot the two video connections that come out of the box: DVI and VGA.
now in the que
This is my first brand new Mac, after years of buying used. I ordered it on Friday night with Apple Credit and I am down right giddy. I do not know what to expect. They are saying 3-4 weeks with a five day ship; which I hope will be shorter.
This is my first brand new Mac, after years of buying used. I ordered it on Friday night with Apple Credit and I am down right giddy. I do not know what to expect. They are saying 3-4 weeks with a five day ship; which I hope will be shorter.
fsck3r said:
I have a shipping date of 11 Feb and no shipping notice yet (and none expected till at least the 4th Feb). You'll just have to be patient and wait!
I ordered on the eve of Jan 12 and like all non US apple store customers, have a Jan 28th ship date. Anyone in Europe or Canada receive their shipping notice yet ?
Now my Bluetooth keyboard apparently already shipped on the 12th although I have yet to see it. It shipped via "Same Day Right Away". I cant find this company anywhere on the web to take a look at what is up with my package.
Now my Bluetooth keyboard apparently already shipped on the 12th although I have yet to see it. It shipped via "Same Day Right Away". I cant find this company anywhere on the web to take a look at what is up with my package.