everything but the mac mini and possible the Mac pro have cameras. ----- 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 24, 2008 8:19 AM Subject: Re: Mac mini or macbook or Imac?
I also think the imac includes a camera that is not included with the mac mini. ----- Original Message ----- 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] > > > >
