... I'd buy one today if it had "n" networking and an HDMI output. In fact, I'd bet they could outsell the AppleTV with a Mini configured that way
Thats about where I am to be honest an updated intel graphics (3100?? whatever it is) "n" and a bigger HD. HDMI I could give or take, you can always get an adaptor.
I'd really rather not buy an iMac unless it had a quad core chip in it, but that means waiting till - what?? july august next year at the very least??
I'd really rather not buy an iMac unless it had a quad core chip in it, but that means waiting till - what?? july august next year at the very least??
That seems optimistic. I expect Apple won't put a quad-core mobile Penryn in an iMac until about this time next year at the earliest. The desktop version won't go in an iMac because of heat dissipation issues.
I just bought a new C2D Mini a few weeks ago, and am glad I did.
Someone on this thread talked about the absence of "My Mini died!" threads, and they're right. I see reports of problems with the iMac—but not the Mini. This speaks volumes.
I want a headless Mac. Years ago I had a couple of the CRT iMacs, which were fine machines, but I was always worrying about how long the display would last. (The first iMac had a lot of life left in it, but the screen was getting dim. I would have kept it longer had it not been for that screen.)
I cannot afford the Mac Pro. I will get an iMac if I absolutely have to have the graphics card, but frankly, I think I'd rather save up more money and get a Mac Pro if it comes to that. I like the Mini's small size and headless-ness. (Is that a word? Never mind.)
AND, I am most glad that I got the Mini when I did. None of this waiting for Leopard nonsense for me. Well, okay, I waited so I would qualify for a Leopard upgrade, but I wanted my Mini to run Tiger as well. Good thing, too, since several of my favorite apps are not doing too well with Leopard.
I hope the Mini sticks around for a while, because in my opinion it's a lovely machine. Stable, quiet, small . . . it suits my needs admirably!
Hmmm. Add $100 to the price for a feature that would interest fewer than 1% of buyers. Apple are not so stupid. End of story.
I'd pay $100 for that. Actually...I bet all too many people would pay $100 for that since its then a better deal than the iMac.
Oh, you can upgrade the Mini to 802.11N but its pricey. Its the same card used in on other macs but I forget which chip. Just google 802.11N and Mac Mini.
A Santa Rosa Mini with 802.11N would be as good as we can expect from Apple. A 3.5" drive and a larger form factor would be nice but not likely in the cards.
Has anyone used the Enabler with the new Mac Mini? Prior to the Mini having a core 2 duo, this was not an option.
There may be other restrictions to using it with the Mini, but I am unaware of any.
From the Apple store:
AirPort Extreme 802.11n* Enabler for Mac
If you have a Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (except the 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac) or a Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme, you can enable it to access an 802.11n wireless network using the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler software.
I did some more checking, and couldn't find anything that said it did work with the Mini.
If it requires an "N' card to begin with, why have an enabler. That doesn't compute in my mind. What's your thought? Why have it if it only works with a card that "doesn't need" it?
If it requires an "N' card to begin with, why have an enabler. That doesn't compute in my mind. What's your thought? Why have it if it only works with a card that "doesn't need" it?
As you may know, there were some MacBooks shipped with N hardware that was disabled by default through software. My only guess is because it was early in the days of N networking, Apple wasn't sure the hardware was going to be compatible with the networks. So, they enabled it only after the standard was set. The lawyers made them charge $1.99 for the enabler (something having to do with advertised specs at the time of sale, and avoiding class-action lawsuits).
As you may know, there were some MacBooks shipped with N hardware that was disabled by default through software. My only guess is because it was early in the days of N networking, Apple wasn't sure the hardware was going to be compatible with the networks. So, they enabled it only after the standard was set. The lawyers made them charge $1.99 for the enabler (something having to do with advertised specs at the time of sale, and avoiding class-action lawsuits).
FFS!!! I'm "sitting on my hands and biting my nails!!" WAITING on macworld and hopefully a speed bump {I can hope, right?} before I order one!!!!!!!111!!!!!!1!!
not to mention Leopard getting a .1 upgrade or two in the mean time!1 woot.
so I'm hopeful of a review from you, {must look up that screen brightness thread}
That seems optimistic. I expect Apple won't put a quad-core mobile Penryn in an iMac until about this time next year at the earliest. The desktop version won't go in an iMac because of heat dissipation issues.
{Throws stones at the sky and curses the name of Steve jobs} or better yet IBM, like hurry the fook up duuuudes.
I'm resigned to the fact that the iMac will be dual core at the time I buy it, but I can always upgrade (again) if the reports are of a BIG speed boost if and when it goes quad core, or a 30" screen (which I really don't see happening BTW)
I'm resigned to the fact that the iMac will be dual core at the time I buy it, but I can always upgrade (again) if the reports are of a BIG speed boost if and when it goes quad core....
Some applications will get a big speed boost going from dual core to quad core, but most will not. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Buy a computer when you need one.
{Throws stones at the sky and curses the name of Steve jobs} or better yet IBM, like hurry the fook up duuuudes.
I'm resigned to the fact that the iMac will be dual core at the time I buy it, but I can always upgrade (again) if the reports are of a BIG speed boost if and when it goes quad core, or a 30" screen (which I really don't see happening BTW)
Er...you mean Intel right? No need to curse IBM any longer...
As for quad vs dual you can compare the Mac Pro against the iMac for the applications you expect to run to determine if its worth waiting past the next speed bump. Mobile penryn is a bit aways...
You know...the cost delta between a 24" iMac and a 24" Mac Pro is only $669. And the Mac Pro will get bumped to Penryn first so you'd be getting a lot more for that $700 than you would today.
So you could get an octo Mac Pro with 30" monitor in January for $1500 up front (to Dell...the 30" HC is nice) and $59 a month (on your Juniper Visa Card with iTunes Rewards!)...
Won't that be cheaper than upgrading your iMac later? <insert evil laugh>
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You bough it a the right wrong time, cause the damn thing needs a DVD slot, and soon.
This isn't the Apple TV thread Ireland
Any ideas for future Mac Mini?
... I'd buy one today if it had "n" networking and an HDMI output. In fact, I'd bet they could outsell the AppleTV with a Mini configured that way
Thats about where I am to be honest an updated intel graphics (3100?? whatever it is) "n" and a bigger HD. HDMI I could give or take, you can always get an adaptor.
I'd really rather not buy an iMac unless it had a quad core chip in it, but that means waiting till - what?? july august next year at the very least??
Sorry guys, I saw the photo of the Apple TV and just started typing.
its called obsession
did the iMac arrive yet?
its called obsession
did the iMac arrive yet?
You're obsessed with that iMac. You may need help
I'd really rather not buy an iMac unless it had a quad core chip in it, but that means waiting till - what?? july august next year at the very least??
That seems optimistic. I expect Apple won't put a quad-core mobile Penryn in an iMac until about this time next year at the earliest. The desktop version won't go in an iMac because of heat dissipation issues.
Someone on this thread talked about the absence of "My Mini died!" threads, and they're right. I see reports of problems with the iMac—but not the Mini. This speaks volumes.
I want a headless Mac. Years ago I had a couple of the CRT iMacs, which were fine machines, but I was always worrying about how long the display would last. (The first iMac had a lot of life left in it, but the screen was getting dim. I would have kept it longer had it not been for that screen.)
I cannot afford the Mac Pro. I will get an iMac if I absolutely have to have the graphics card, but frankly, I think I'd rather save up more money and get a Mac Pro if it comes to that. I like the Mini's small size and headless-ness. (Is that a word? Never mind.)
AND, I am most glad that I got the Mini when I did. None of this waiting for Leopard nonsense for me. Well, okay, I waited so I would qualify for a Leopard upgrade, but I wanted my Mini to run Tiger as well. Good thing, too, since several of my favorite apps are not doing too well with Leopard.
I hope the Mini sticks around for a while, because in my opinion it's a lovely machine. Stable, quiet, small . . . it suits my needs admirably!
When On future minis, I'd like to see HDMI (since so many people use it as a HTPC)
Nah. You can buy a DVI to HDMI cable for really cheap and DVI is mechanically stronger.
HDMI kinda sucks mechanically and its all too easy to get pulled out. Especially since the cable can be heavier than most interconnects.
Hmmm. Add $100 to the price for a feature that would interest fewer than 1% of buyers. Apple are not so stupid. End of story.
I'd pay $100 for that. Actually...I bet all too many people would pay $100 for that since its then a better deal than the iMac.
Oh, you can upgrade the Mini to 802.11N but its pricey. Its the same card used in on other macs but I forget which chip. Just google 802.11N and Mac Mini.
A Santa Rosa Mini with 802.11N would be as good as we can expect from Apple. A 3.5" drive and a larger form factor would be nice but not likely in the cards.
There may be other restrictions to using it with the Mini, but I am unaware of any.
From the Apple store:
AirPort Extreme 802.11n* Enabler for Mac
If you have a Mac with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (except the 17-inch, 1.83GHz iMac) or a Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme, you can enable it to access an 802.11n wireless network using the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler software.
Price: $1.99
Has anyone used the Enabler with the new Mac Mini? Prior to the Mini having a core 2 duo, this was not an option.
It doesn't work with the mini.
Mmmm Mac Nano. Not sure it'd be vertical though, it wouldn't fit under an LCD TV very well especially with disc coming out the top Cube-stylee.
A real graphics card,(256MB)
A real graphics card,(256MB)
You must have thought this was the Mac Pro thread.
It doesn't work with the mini.
I did some more checking, and couldn't find anything that said it did work with the Mini.
If it requires an "N' card to begin with, why have an enabler. That doesn't compute in my mind. What's your thought? Why have it if it only works with a card that "doesn't need" it?
If it requires an "N' card to begin with, why have an enabler. That doesn't compute in my mind. What's your thought? Why have it if it only works with a card that "doesn't need" it?
As you may know, there were some MacBooks shipped with N hardware that was disabled by default through software. My only guess is because it was early in the days of N networking, Apple wasn't sure the hardware was going to be compatible with the networks. So, they enabled it only after the standard was set. The lawyers made them charge $1.99 for the enabler (something having to do with advertised specs at the time of sale, and avoiding class-action lawsuits).
As you may know, there were some MacBooks shipped with N hardware that was disabled by default through software. My only guess is because it was early in the days of N networking, Apple wasn't sure the hardware was going to be compatible with the networks. So, they enabled it only after the standard was set. The lawyers made them charge $1.99 for the enabler (something having to do with advertised specs at the time of sale, and avoiding class-action lawsuits).
Yeah. Sounds plausible.
You're obsessed with that iMac. You may need help
FFS!!! I'm "sitting on my hands and biting my nails!!" WAITING on macworld and hopefully a speed bump {I can hope, right?} before I order one!!!!!!!111!!!!!!1!!
not to mention Leopard getting a .1 upgrade or two in the mean time!1 woot.
so I'm hopeful of a review from you, {must look up that screen brightness thread}
erm... on topic???? I love the mini
That seems optimistic. I expect Apple won't put a quad-core mobile Penryn in an iMac until about this time next year at the earliest. The desktop version won't go in an iMac because of heat dissipation issues.
{Throws stones at the sky and curses the name of Steve jobs} or better yet IBM, like hurry the fook up duuuudes.
I'm resigned to the fact that the iMac will be dual core at the time I buy it, but I can always upgrade (again) if the reports are of a BIG speed boost if and when it goes quad core, or a 30" screen (which I really don't see happening BTW)
I'm resigned to the fact that the iMac will be dual core at the time I buy it, but I can always upgrade (again) if the reports are of a BIG speed boost if and when it goes quad core....
Some applications will get a big speed boost going from dual core to quad core, but most will not. I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Buy a computer when you need one.
{Throws stones at the sky and curses the name of Steve jobs} or better yet IBM, like hurry the fook up duuuudes.
I'm resigned to the fact that the iMac will be dual core at the time I buy it, but I can always upgrade (again) if the reports are of a BIG speed boost if and when it goes quad core, or a 30" screen (which I really don't see happening BTW)
Er...you mean Intel right? No need to curse IBM any longer...
As for quad vs dual you can compare the Mac Pro against the iMac for the applications you expect to run to determine if its worth waiting past the next speed bump. Mobile penryn is a bit aways...
You know...the cost delta between a 24" iMac and a 24" Mac Pro is only $669.
So you could get an octo Mac Pro with 30" monitor in January for $1500 up front (to Dell...the 30" HC is nice) and $59 a month (on your Juniper Visa Card with iTunes Rewards!)...
Won't that be cheaper than upgrading your iMac later? <insert evil laugh>