Hi all,
Simon wrote: What are your thoughts on the power of Mac mini, its
ability to run both windows and Mac and its capacity to cope with
partitions? What are the drawbacks and such like?
TK: For what you are asking, the Mini would do, but I would go with
2GB of RAM and the faster model.
Simon also asked: Has Mac mini got a CD/DVD driver?
TK: Yes, one model a little fancier than the other though, read below
for details.
Simon continued: Maybe I should et an Imac or another Macbook. I
would welcome your views. Since I have decided to buy another Mac,
I want to make sure it is going to be powerful enough for a few
years to come.
TK: If you're hoping to use it as a Server sort of thing, I wouldn't
get another MacBook. Portable computers are not the best idea for
that sort of situation. The iMac would probably not be obsolete quite
as quick as the Mini but also is considerably more expensive.
Cody responded: Actually there are 2 moddles of the mac mini, the
600 one and the 800 one. The only difference is the hard drive
space and the processor. For that simple upgrade it is not worth
the 200 extra imho.
TK: You are mistaken somewhat. The $600 Mini has a smaller HD,
slower processor and only comes with a Combo Drive whereas the next
level Mini comes with the bigger HD, faster processor and a Super
Drive. The difference between the Combo Drive and the Super Drive is
the ability to burn DVDs. If you have no need to burn DVDs, then by
all means, go with the $600 model.
Cody also said: btw just as an fyi, the black macbooks are
actually better than the white ones. Supposedly they are built
more stable and they are just more reliable don't ask, but they
just are. The prices are even different, even if they have the
same hardware.
TK: I, too, am interested in where you've heard this. I've wondered
about the rationale for the extra cost, and actually have a black one
myself, but have never found any documentation that supports this claim.
Later...
Tim Kilburn
& Carter the Canine
Fort McMurray, AB Canada
