Mac Mini sideways?

[UniAce]

Anyone know if it's okay to keep a Mac Mini on its side? It would fit great sideways next to the monitor, but I want to make sure that won't cause any problems first (CD drive, hard drive, etc.).
Thanks!

 

[clayj]

It is OK, as long as you make sure not to block the Mac mini's vents... blocking the vents would not be good (it needs proper airflow in order to work properly). Check www.plasticsmith.com for some cool solutions for sideways Mac minis.

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Anyone know if it's okay to keep a Mac Mini on its side?

Definitively

 

[UniAce]

Excellent; thanks!
The new Mini is now sitting vertically beside the monitor, with enough space to breathe too. I even elevated it on one of the styrofoam endpieces that comes with a new Apple keyboard, so if some water gets spilled on the desk, the Mini won't get soaked!

 

[Phat_Pat]

Excellent; thanks!
The new Mini is now sitting vertically beside the monitor, with enough space to breathe too. I even elevated it on one of the styrofoam endpieces that comes with a new Apple keyboard, so if some water gets spilled on the desk, the Mini won't get soaked!

PICSSSSSS!!!!11111

 

[UniAce]

PICSSSSSS!!!!11111

Haha, okay, not much to look at, but here it is.

 

[shadowmoses]

Thats pretty cool, i never knew the mini could be stood up sideways....learn something here all the time,

ShadOW

 

[Mechcozmo]

Haha, okay, not much to look at, but here it is.

Neat, looks like a big FireWire hard drive...

...but...

...no neat desk or wall paper or anything?