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imac or mini in the Living Room for a newbie?
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<blockquote data-quote="snowfocus8" data-source="post: 284408"><p>Good point on the Core Duo v. Core 2 duo. I really don't do anything that needs that power. I was only concerned that I'd purchase the mini and 2 days later apply would plug the Core 2 in there and not change the price...like they did with the MacBook. If it was just a speed thing (1.6 to 1.8 GHz) I wouldn't care...but the new architecture in the Core 2 is where Intel is going, and I think everyone's tailoring their software to utilize it. Just thinking future. But you're right, it's not gonna make or break my living room system. </p><p></p><p>I definitely don't want to use the 17" as my DVD-watching. My 26" LCD is small enough (no 42" till I graduate!) Sounds like no one's a fan of my "Dual Monitoring" the iMac out to my TV...sounds like it's not worth it. Thanks for the personal experiences letting me know that solid DVD playback isn't a problem though. </p><p></p><p>So, should I tweak the mini? (2GB or 1GB Ram, and the faster processor), or leave it basic and save money for some great speakers? </p><p></p><p>Last question: I'll be switching the MacMini to Region 2, as I spend most of my year in Europe. But, I was thinking of buying the mac in the US over the holidays to save $/€. Any foreseeable problems with that? (minus having to get a plug adapter of course)</p><p></p><p>Thanks again!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snowfocus8, post: 284408"] Good point on the Core Duo v. Core 2 duo. I really don't do anything that needs that power. I was only concerned that I'd purchase the mini and 2 days later apply would plug the Core 2 in there and not change the price...like they did with the MacBook. If it was just a speed thing (1.6 to 1.8 GHz) I wouldn't care...but the new architecture in the Core 2 is where Intel is going, and I think everyone's tailoring their software to utilize it. Just thinking future. But you're right, it's not gonna make or break my living room system. I definitely don't want to use the 17" as my DVD-watching. My 26" LCD is small enough (no 42" till I graduate!) Sounds like no one's a fan of my "Dual Monitoring" the iMac out to my TV...sounds like it's not worth it. Thanks for the personal experiences letting me know that solid DVD playback isn't a problem though. So, should I tweak the mini? (2GB or 1GB Ram, and the faster processor), or leave it basic and save money for some great speakers? Last question: I'll be switching the MacMini to Region 2, as I spend most of my year in Europe. But, I was thinking of buying the mac in the US over the holidays to save $/€. Any foreseeable problems with that? (minus having to get a plug adapter of course) Thanks again! [/QUOTE]
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