I don't know, but you can buy it from crucial. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Arrigo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS Xby theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:49 PM Subject: Re: More questions
I wonder if the macs take standard memory? That is, standard DDR or DDR2? Or is it special memory designed for them? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Blouch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by theblind" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 12:28 PM Subject: Re: More questions > Last I heard the minis were hard to service as they have to be pried > apart. It would seem that most machines now are becoming so packed and > small it's hard to really do much service other than major components like > RAM of hard drives, if you can get the case open. > > CB > > Jayson Smith wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I didn't gather that the Mac Mini was self-serviceable from the >> included PDF user guide. It tells you several times that there are no >> user-serviceable parts inside, and should you need service, please >> contact an Apple dealer or Apple directly. Interesting. >> Jayson >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Poehlman" >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS Xby >> theblind" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 5:14 PM >> Subject: Re: More questions >> >> >>> Jason, >>> >>> The remote operates an application called front row which is quite >>> accessible. >>> >>> There is no need for antislop software. >>> >>> I took an apple powerbook in for some work through apple care and they >>> did >>> it while I waited and talked with them. You can even have your system >>> checked over if you take it to an apple store and if you have apple care >>> it >>> should cost you nothing. >>> >>> I've heard that the Mac Mini is self servicable but would not want to >>> make >>> the attempt. The rest of the apple line is self servicable at least to >>> a >>> point depending on what you get. you can replace the hds and the >>> optical >>> drives in most if not all of them and you can also change memory. The >>> Mac >>> pro on the other hand is highly configurable and you have bays like in a >>> tower that you can put things in and slots for sound cards and the like. >>> With the prollifferation of usb and bluetooth devices these days though, >>> it >>> is hardly necessary to go that rout. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jayson Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:20 PM >>> Subject: More questions >>> >>> >>> Hi again, >>> >>> I have a few more questions about my Mac Mini. Is the remote useful >>> to >>> a blind person? Are there any bundled applications that are totally >>> unusable? Is there as much of a need for antivirus, antispyware, etc? >>> I'd >>> figure that if there was, Apple would have bundled some trialware or >>> some >>> such. >>> Also, have any of you had to have your macs serviced? How did you >>> get >>> it done, and how long did it take? I know the Mac Mini is pretty much >>> just a >>> sealed case with everything inside. With more expensive desktop models, >>> can >>> you do any upgrades yourself E.G. bigger hard drive, more memory, better >>> sound, etc? Or is it still a sealed unit which must be taken to an Apple >>> dealer or sent back to Apple for anything like that? >>> Thanks again. >>> Jayson >>> >>> >> >> > >
