I also think the imac includes a camera that is not included with the mac
mini.
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From: "Scott Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by
theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 4:21 AM
Subject: Re: Mac mini or macbook or Imac?
A few other bits on the Mini and the black verses white notebooks. First
my understanding is the difference between the Mini and Imac is also the
audio and I can't recall exactly, but I thought it was something to do
with the input. Now this may have changed and honestly I didn't look at
the specs recently, but if a Mini were nothing but an Imac without the
screen in every other way, that would be great. I'd probably purchase one
of those just to save a few bucks.
Now, I've never heard or read anywhere where there is a difference from
one color performing any differently than another and unless it came
directly from Apple, I wouldn't believe it to be the case.
On Jun 24, 2008, at 1:46 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote:
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
Scott Howell
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
