Puritan wrote:I'll try to make this as impartial as possible. I personally wouldn't buy one as I would prefer a much more powerful machine and I don't personally like Macintosh. However, if you only want to do basic word-processing/internet type things and don't do any processor or memory intensive things (playing games, intensive computer based modeling, video editing) then this would probably work just fine. I personally would recommend a lower end PC above this because PCs are more widely used and thus compatible with more software. You can get a basic PC for $300, and it would also be fine for the basic things you could use the Mac Mini for. However, if you prefer Macs, this would probably do you nicely.
shooraijin wrote:Except:
- The mini comes with Appleworks, or more recently, iWork. Most low-budget PC rigs just come with WordPad, or a Word knock-off at most.
Puritan wrote:Plus, I would prefer to direct people to PCs for general use simply because most workplaces, schools, and laboratories I have seen use PCs as their basic machine so you should probably get used to using one.
Mr. SmartyPants wrote:That certaintly doesn't apply to everyone. After using PC's for over 10 years, (beginning with good ol windows 3.1) I decided to buy an ibook late 2004. I was very suprised to see the minor differences regarding usability. I mean yes there are major differences too, but those aren't really known nor cared about by your average joe. (Oooh! Windows has a regristry!)
AnimeHeretic wrote:Really? The Macs I see at CompUSA
Lynx wrote:many of you commented that it depends what it would be used for. it would be used for basic schoolwork/net surfing/the occasional movie and music. i have no previous mac experience.
Mr. SmartyPants wrote:Well considering you have your PC now, exposure to both is always a good thing. Is your PC a desktop? If so then perhaps you ought to look into the iBook laptops instead? Of vice versa if your PC is a laptop, perhaps a mac mini is a good option?
Rexman64 wrote:That was exactly my thought when I got my iBook. I knew I wanted a laptop, and I already had a Windows desktop, so I figured I'd go for a Mac.
Haven't regretted it in the least.
Lynx wrote:many of you commented that it depends what it would be used for. it would be used for basic schoolwork/net surfing/the occasional movie and music. i have no previous mac experience.
Mr. SmartyPants wrote:That's why =p
Ctrl+Click takes no time getting used to
glitch1501 wrote:if thats all you want, i would say that the mini is perfect for you, i have a pretty high end pc myself, but if you dont want to do any gaming or anything like that i would say get the mac
Mr. SmartyPants wrote:Well considering you have your PC now, exposure to both is always a good thing. Is your PC a desktop? If so then perhaps you ought to look into the iBook laptops instead? Of vice versa if your PC is a laptop, perhaps a mac mini is a good option?
shooraijin wrote:No, it's easy to get used to, but I do admit to using a two-button on my G4.
Anyway, CompSpewSA may just be cleaning out old stock. The ones in the Apple Store all have Mighty Mice (when I was there last around a month ago).
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