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<blockquote data-quote="fiveightandten" data-source="post: 385334" data-attributes="member: 24555"><p>This is pretty much the position I was in. I'd 2nd the recommendation for the 1.66GHz Mini. The 1.83GHz is a nice machine, but at that price, you may as well just buy a 17" 1.83GHz iMac. </p><p></p><p>1GB of RAM is definitely a good idea. Actually, I agree with everything Kash said. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>I bought an older Mini, used on eBay, and I couldn't be happier. I had a Dell Dimension, and i'm still using the Dell Flat panel monitor. I did buy an Apple Keyboard, then Apple mouse however. And I like those better. </p><p></p><p>Something to note about the Mini (and all current Macs) is that they do *not* have PS2 connections for input devices. In english, this means that if your Dell keyboard and/or mouse have the round plugs on the end of the wires, you won't be able to plug them into the Mini, as it only takes USB stuff. </p><p></p><p>You have 2 ways of getting around this:</p><p>-Buy a PS2 to USB converter, which will cost you about $15-20 to get one that will take the keyboard and mouse and plug it into a single USB on the Mini. </p><p></p><p>-Buy an Apple Keyboard, which is $29 and has 2 USB connections on it to plug a USB mouse into. My Dell mouse was USB, so I was able to just plug it into the Apple keyboard. I'm not sure about yours, it it's PS2 you'll need a converter or a USB mouse. </p><p></p><p>Just something to keep in mind. The Monitor will plug right into the Mini if it's DVI. And if it's a VGA connection, the Mini comes with a converter. </p><p></p><p>Hope that helps. </p><p></p><p>-Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fiveightandten, post: 385334, member: 24555"] This is pretty much the position I was in. I'd 2nd the recommendation for the 1.66GHz Mini. The 1.83GHz is a nice machine, but at that price, you may as well just buy a 17" 1.83GHz iMac. 1GB of RAM is definitely a good idea. Actually, I agree with everything Kash said. ;) I bought an older Mini, used on eBay, and I couldn't be happier. I had a Dell Dimension, and i'm still using the Dell Flat panel monitor. I did buy an Apple Keyboard, then Apple mouse however. And I like those better. Something to note about the Mini (and all current Macs) is that they do *not* have PS2 connections for input devices. In english, this means that if your Dell keyboard and/or mouse have the round plugs on the end of the wires, you won't be able to plug them into the Mini, as it only takes USB stuff. You have 2 ways of getting around this: -Buy a PS2 to USB converter, which will cost you about $15-20 to get one that will take the keyboard and mouse and plug it into a single USB on the Mini. -Buy an Apple Keyboard, which is $29 and has 2 USB connections on it to plug a USB mouse into. My Dell mouse was USB, so I was able to just plug it into the Apple keyboard. I'm not sure about yours, it it's PS2 you'll need a converter or a USB mouse. Just something to keep in mind. The Monitor will plug right into the Mini if it's DVI. And if it's a VGA connection, the Mini comes with a converter. Hope that helps. -Nick [/QUOTE]
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