Opinions on Mac Mini?

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tdgeek

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#97084 10-Feb-2012 10:59

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I've never been a MAC user, but as I have 2 iDevices, I'd like to try MAC OS, but I cannot justify a Base $1599 for a MAC Air or $1999 for a base MBP, While iOS devices are a bit more cost than the equivalent Android, these laptops are hugely more expensive than their Windows equivalents.

So a MAC MINI seems a good option as I have a spare, nice 22" LCD.

Not as portable, not as nice a screen, but lower cost.

Opinions??

Tks to all

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#579642 10-Feb-2012 11:14

Mac mini is a great device, you won't regret it.

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#579643 10-Feb-2012 11:16

The Mac mini also works great connected to a Television. Its a good media PC.

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#579678 10-Feb-2012 12:19

KiwiNZ: The Mac mini also works great connected to a Television. Its a good media PC.

Hmmm, can I remote control it with an iOS app?

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#579679 10-Feb-2012 12:20

KiwiNZ: The Mac mini also works great connected to a Television. Its a good media PC.

+1 Great HTPC although if you are in a satelite only area trying to find a freeview tv tuner compatible with a mac is a bit of a problem. They are small and silent and also make great headless file servers.

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#579720 10-Feb-2012 13:16

tdgeek:
KiwiNZ: The Mac mini also works great connected to a Television. Its a good media PC.

Hmmm, can I remote control it with an iOS app?

The default iTunes "Remote" app works with it, there's also a number of 3rd party apps like AirMouse .

My HTPC is a mac mini and until I put Lion onto it it was marvellous. (Lion broke file sharing badly). A great system for an HTPC as it's tiny, very quiet and doesn't use much power.

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#579830 10-Feb-2012 15:45

Yes one is on my wish list for media machine, to replace my aging headless MacBook pro.
Native HDMI output, IR remote support, with a magic trackpad, perfect for on the couch!

Cheers,
Joseph