Mac Mini-help
ok here I am with a pc kind of pissed at windows, grown out of the simpliciety of it and want a challenge. No linux because it limits you.
this is what i do on my computer-
photoshop, illustrator, FTP shiz, dreamweaver, AIM, firefox, itunes, ocasionally word doc. for school
i like the looks and everything of the mac mini i understand its limiting but i dont really need much expansion. a near absolute must is that this bitch can connect with the Airport Extreme to my linksys router. If it cant forget this pretty much. I can afford:
mac mini
1.42
80gb
super drive
stock ram (upgrade later)
airport extreme card
apple corded keyboard (i like it)-connect mouse/digi cam/ipod to...
I HAVE: mouse MX500, speakers (work good enough), monitor (17'inch CRT flat=perfect) all for PC
I want to be able to do all the same shit as on my pc with it. I use macs at school and love em. would the wirelessness work, should i do it...i read all the posts on the mini and it was very repetitive. comments/bs/rants/humor/sarcasm welcome
oh and if anyone has any actual experience talk to me on AIM-requiembmxli
this is what i do on my computer-
photoshop, illustrator, FTP shiz, dreamweaver, AIM, firefox, itunes, ocasionally word doc. for school
i like the looks and everything of the mac mini i understand its limiting but i dont really need much expansion. a near absolute must is that this bitch can connect with the Airport Extreme to my linksys router. If it cant forget this pretty much. I can afford:
mac mini
1.42
80gb
super drive
stock ram (upgrade later)
airport extreme card
apple corded keyboard (i like it)-connect mouse/digi cam/ipod to...
I HAVE: mouse MX500, speakers (work good enough), monitor (17'inch CRT flat=perfect) all for PC
I want to be able to do all the same shit as on my pc with it. I use macs at school and love em. would the wirelessness work, should i do it...i read all the posts on the mini and it was very repetitive. comments/bs/rants/humor/sarcasm welcome
oh and if anyone has any actual experience talk to me on AIM-requiembmxli
Comments
I don't know hoodlum talk, so you may need to get my advice translated.
Originally posted by alliancep.s.i
a near absolute must is that this bitch can connect with the Airport Extreme to my linksys router.
Yes, you'll be able to connect to your linksys router.
Why not use a current USB keyboard, so you can get the 512 memory now, but get the keyboard later?
Originally posted by jsimmons
Skip the superdrive and get the memory upgrade. In fact, I'd get the 1gb upgrade knowing you want to run Photoshop.
You definitely need more RAM, but don't leave off the Superdrive as a sacrifice. Trust me, I did this with my iBook and I regret it! Anyway, RAM you can upgrade yourself later... the Superdrive not so much.
As for USB hubs, any one will do. Mouse, keyboard, and digital cam don't need a powered hub.
Mac Mini 1.42
512 RAM
80GB
Combo Drive
4 Port USB Hub
Airport Extreme
Apple Keyboard-wired
Current Mouse-Logi MX500
Current Monitor-Emachine 17' Flat CRT
I already have a computer with dvd/cd writable so i dont need it, the combo drive still plays DVD's/Cds correct?
Originally posted by alliancep.s.i
I already have a computer with dvd/cd writable so i dont need it, the combo drive still plays DVD's/Cds correct?
Yes, but if you want to burn DVDs you'll need the Superdrive. Also, you'll get iLife '05 without iDVD (since you don't have a DVD burner). So if you do decide to upgrade in the future, you'll have to pay for a.) the Superdrive, b.) the installation, c.) iLife '05 with iDVD.
Dobby.
Originally posted by geekdreams
You definitely need more RAM, but don't leave off the Superdrive as a sacrifice. Trust me, I did this with my iBook and I regret it! Anyway, RAM you can upgrade yourself later... the Superdrive not so much.
As for USB hubs, any one will do. Mouse, keyboard, and digital cam don't need a powered hub.
some things will struggle without powered hub (iPod, printer, etc.)
Go with Belkin they make good reliable priducts.
Otherwise, you can't run USB2 divices at USB2 speed when there is a USB1 device(s) plugged into the hub.
Originally posted by alliancep.s.i
give me a link to a good one guys, please
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatSecti...tion_Id=200897
^yea