New Mac Mini owner

[hepcat57]

Hi all...I'm new to the forum but no stranger to browsing the site. I've just purchased my first Mac ever today (despite being an avid want-to-be Mac user) from one of the Apple retail stores. Decided to go for the "stacked" Mini w/ Superdrive. Looks great, feels great, and I've never felt so excited about a computer purchase. Even got a "surprise" corporate discount at checkout for being an employee of a large US telecom company. I guess it helps to unknowingly keep your badge on after work.

 

[livingfortoday]

Congratulations!

 

[AstrosFan]

Congratulations!
You're going to be VERY happy with it; the Mini is one cool computer.

What type of display are you planning using with it?

 

[watchmainspring]

you are the man! (or woman).


I hope you have a gig of ram....

winston

 

[hepcat57]

I guess I'm "the man"...

I'm planning on upgrading to the 1gb of RAM as soon as funds allow...any suggestions for that (where to purchase, etc)?

And I'm using a 15" NEC LCD...nothing earth-shattering, but it gets the job done.

 

[AstrosFan]

I'm planning on upgrading to the 1gb of RAM as soon as funds allow...any suggestions for that (where to purchase, etc)?

The primary advice is to buy from somewhere reputable that guarantees Mac compatibility and offers a lifetime warranty on their RAM.
The most commonly mentioned sites that I have seen are (in no particular order):
www.crucial.com
www.datamem.com
www.macsales.com (also known as OWC)

All of these sites meet the criteria I stated above.
If you search the forums under "RAM," you'll find many threads addressing this issue and people's experiences with these & other sites.

Good luck & enjoy your new baby!

 

[PaRaGoNViCtiM]

Congratulations on your new Mac!!!!!