mac mini for me, home or server ?
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This is really late and you probably already picked one but, if you insist on getting a Mac then get the regular Mac mini. Otherwise I would recommend the newer Dell Zino HD ( only because of the better graphics) or ASRock(a branch of ASUS)'s line up of small form factor computers. Their Vision 3D model has intel's more powerful and more energy efficient Core-i series versus the 4 year old Core 2 series used in the Mac and has Nvidia's new GTX 400 series versus the older GTX 300 series in the Mac, along with 1GB of dedicated memory versus the 256MB of shared memory for the graphics cards. That would be good if you're using multimedia software that uses hardware acceleration like Adobe. The ASRock computers also come with USB 3.0 for faster file transfers and Blu-ray, if that means anything to you.
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By the upgraded version of the same computer. The Mac mini with model numbers like MC270xx/A. Your hubby will still enjoy the Dvd burner, small footprint and added speed the upgraded model will give him. Take the old mini and dump it on Craigslist or Amazon's seller store for $150.00 bucks and sit back and enjoy your life!
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Did you try watching movies from your mac? Are you happy with the viewing experience? Any kind of jittering... etc? I am just worried about the video card on the mini, it is the intel on board 9400 I guess. iMac comes with 256M/512M NVIDEA/ATI cards. What other features do you rate the most?
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Cool, thanks for the input. I think I might pull the trigger on this one. I was thinking about building a Home Server from a POS Celeron D Compaq Presario that I already have, but the Acer's removable hard drive trays and low power consumption puts it over the top.
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This particular model of Mac mini is obsolete, and no, you don't want to use it for developing iOS applications. The current crop of Mac minis is far faster and the operating system far more advanced.
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Wow! I think it'd depend on how you use it and set it up. For me the 4TB with thunderbolt has been faster. But I use it mainly for moving data between my mac and the backups.
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Hello R. Spencer, I don't know. I am still running the same OS that came with the MAC Mini. Sorry I couldn't help you.
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No sure of what sellers, but other than monitor, you'll need a keyboard and mouse. Depending on the MacMini, you may also want a external dvd burner/reader as certain model don't have a dvd drive built in. I purchased for my daughter over 4 years ago since it had small footprint. Daughter still uses it. Even I have gone from Mac Pro towers to two newer minis. New ones are plenty powerful. Hope this help you a little.
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They actually run on the same operating system, just the mini is smaller. I would reccomend the larger one. It's easier to read!
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In short... YES! The install was about as simple as it could be, and the difference in SPEED is well worth the price. Note that my Mac Mini, mid-11, does run a bit warmer than I would prefer, but this was easily solved by sitting the computer on four little "plastic cup" legs so that circulation is improved. I think I put an SSD drive in this machine, to make it a real SCREAMER. DO IT!
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Few servers come with an OS out of the box. Win Server 2011 is fifty bucks here. You'll also be smart to throw in more RAM. If you are not used to tearing apart PC's or working with routers and switches, this machine is on the end of the tech cycle and probably not the best toy for you, unless you want to learn a LOT.
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Hello and Good Afternoon Margaret P., please bare in mind this mac mini is a stand alone computer similar in nature to your existing and would increase speed on your older computer. I do believe however it can be connected to each for communication purposes, such data exchange etc. Thanks and have a nice day.
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Thanks for the input Greg. One of my other main reservations was having to learn a new operating system - since I have never used or owned a mac before. I've been to the Apple Store a few times to play around with the imac and it does not seem to be too bad. I am somewhat tech savy and can fix or diagnose things on my pc. I am leaning toward the imac and will likely end up pulling the trigger. I plan on getting extra memory and installing it myself.
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I am using the Maverick server in a soho environment. I did upgrade the memory to 16Gb to handle things better. I do not have the page addresses where I found the answers to your question. But basically you have a Mid-2010 machine which runs Maverick and Maverick will address the additional memory. As to issues such as Anthony B. addressed, I really don't have any help for you. Without looking though, I believe you can install Maverick & Server for less money than Mt. Lion unless it comes with the mac mini. You'll need to double check that.
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It honestly doesn't really matter. It's all about your preference on which one is the best. If you're talking about the quality and speed, then try and find one that has a 2 g/hz processor or above. I personally like dells, they are a very reliant computer. Plus, they have a very cool look to them. But, to me, if you're willing to spend some money, MacBooks are the way to go. Not only does the software not crash, apple has always had very good products. The only draw-back to it is the cost. So, in conclusion, it's all about what you're willing to spend.
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I have the same setup as you. Mac at home and PC at work. We use them on both systems.
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I would get a NAS. I would avoid this particular product. I had a bad experience with this one. I did get a NAS, because I have the same configuration at home where PC and MAC need to live together.