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07-06-2011, 02:35 PM
I wanted to know your opinion of using a very low end Mac Mini as a media server. The only thing I would use the machine for would be to download and play video files and watch videos on sites like Hulu and Netflix. The only applications I would use are a browser, iTunes and Quicktime, and I would have the machine hard wired to the router. Could I get away with a super cheap mini? Someone on Ebay is selling them for $170. Please let me know your opinion. Thanks. Specs are: Processor Type: PowerPC G4 Processor Speed (per Core): 1.25 GHz Processor Configuration:Single Core Operating System:Mac OS X 10.5, Leopard Memory (RAM):512 MB Primary Drive:CD-RW/DVD Combo Hard Drive Capacity:40 GB Bundled Items:Network Card |
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07-06-2011, 04:22 PM
The actual value of _any_ G4 computer right now is $125 or less. Don't pay $170. I feel certain that the mini could stream one video or one song as server. But I think simultaneous download and playback of Netflix-type video may be "jerky." |
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07-06-2011, 05:19 PM
You will not get Netflix on any PPC Mac, nor anything else that uses Silverlight. Flash is also leaving the PPC in the dust. No Vudu - but, you only get SD from VUDU on a computer anyway. Amazon streaming requires a G5 1.8 Ghz minimum. etc. You might be able to sell that G4 for $50 next year. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month |
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07-11-2011, 09:39 AM
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