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Mac Mini - Boost?

Pattay

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I know the Mini just came out and all
but do any of you know when the upgraded version is coming out.

i want one but i dont think that that 256Mb entry level ram and the 32mb graphics is gunna cut it for me.

im not fussed about the video memory, but at least get a better card, or keep the same one with mroe video memory, they should use the same card as in the powerbook or similar.

I would definately need 512 ram. I will probably wait till they ship em with tiger(10.4)

so yeah ne ideas
 
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mac mini boosts

Pattay said:
I know the Mini just came out and all
but do any of you know when the upgraded version is coming out.

i want one but i dont think that that 256Mb entry level ram and the 32mb graphics is gunna cut it for me.

im not fussed about the video memory, but at least get a better card, or keep the same one with mroe video memory, they should use the same card as in the powerbook or similar.

I would definately need 512 ram. I will probably wait till they ship em with tiger(10.4)

so yeah ne ideas
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In my opinion, if an upgrade will come, it will come at WWDC 2005 in June, although, if they release tiger before, it may come then. But nothing soon.
Still they are easy to upgrade the ram (not the video card 8-( and you can get cheap ram from crucial.com and the like.
I suggest...buy one anyway, the graphics card really is very good, and can run many games and demanding applications with no hiccups.
So buy one!
Alex
 
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richiestang78

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Pattay I think you expecting the Mac Mini to be more then it is. It is the lowest entry level mac for people who either have another mac and want another for basic usage or for PC people who want to give Mac A try. I dont think you will see a upgrade in graphics, ram or speed all that much. If you want a better comp get the iMac, Apple will not make a computer with the same specs as a iMac and half the price, not going to happen.
 
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richiestang78 said:
Pattay I think you expecting the Mac Mini to be more then it is. It is the lowest entry level mac for people who either have another mac and want another for basic usage or for PC people who want to give Mac A try.
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I agree. I've noticed so many threads here lately regarding disappointment with the mini's performance, features, or expandability, and inquiries about upgrading the hardware or "hopping up" these great little machines. Owners or perspective buyers really need to keep in mind that the mini is intended to be an low cost, entry-level machine with an exceptionally small form factor. As such, obvious compromises need to be made in certain areas, but that fact doesn't prevent the mini from fulfilling its intended role extremely well.
 
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belkheldar

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Mac Mini Is Fine

Not meaning to offend but thats a bunch of crap about the mini's performance. I got my mac mini (1.42gh 512mb) last week and since then have been able to happily record with garageband/logic (12 seperate tracks) and cut a two hour NZ holiday film using Final Cut Pro HD. I'm a newbie MAC convert BUT still... I keep hearing people go on about the performance but honestly - Ive never been so impressed with a computers performance period.
 
245_Trioxin

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belkheldar said:
Not meaning to offend but thats a bunch of crap about the mini's performance. I got my mac mini (1.42gh 512mb) last week and since then have been able to happily record with garageband/logic (12 seperate tracks) and cut a two hour NZ holiday film using Final Cut Pro HD. I'm a newbie MAC convert BUT still... I keep hearing people go on about the performance but honestly - Ive never been so impressed with a computers performance period.
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You must be poor then! lol
 
the_New_guy

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245_Trioxin said:
You must be poor then! lol
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that was uncalled for man,
 
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redted

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Padawan said:
Agreed. :(
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I'm obviously much pooer than 245_Trioxin, oh to be so rich, but the mini is superb. I've just jumped ship from Windows XP and found the performance very good. OSX does not seem to crash and is very responsive. Bit lost in some areas of the OS and would appreciate a pointer to any links for noobs like myself.
 
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Tuned MP5T

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I think the Mac mini is perfect for first time Mac users. The bare minimum RAM should be 512.
 

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