Mac Mini energy efficient and powerful?
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Must. resist. SSD. upgrade.
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I actually just gave my sister my Mac Mini. Was using it connected to my Panny 50", but since I got my MBP in Dec I have hardly used the Mini. So I decided for the few times I will want to view stuff on the big screen I'll just connect the MBP to it.
Do love the Mini though and could definitely see another in my future at some point depending on my needs.
Do love the Mini though and could definitely see another in my future at some point depending on my needs.
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Why do you need an SSD?
Isn't your machine a HTPC?
SSD are totally quiet which is very important for watching films with sound through an AV amp
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Why do you need an SSD?
Isn't your machine a HTPC?
Surely an SSD would be ideal for a HTPC? Not much capacity needed, check. Dead fast for Application Data / Cached stuff, check. Totally silent, check. E-Peen, check.
DO WANT SSD'D MAC MINI.
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Me too now!!
I'm just managing to resist the get a Mac Mini temptation, but if they were to update it that'd tip me right over!
I can't see it. I have a Mac Mini it's silent with a standard hard drive in there. I'm really not sure what audible difference an SSD would make.
Also, you don't need cutting edge application opening for Plex or Front Row.
E-Peen is about the height of it...
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Just bought a new one to replace a core solo one I was using as a htpc.
The other is as old as the hills and was on server duty for some stuff. But now spends most of its time off.
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Why do you need an SSD?
Isn't your machine a HTPC?
My obsessive need for all things better™
My obsessive need for all things better™
I have this too. Costs a fortune don't it
Yes, I need an SSD in my MBP. Oh, now I'm out of storage - I know I'll take the DVD out.... Shiny. Ah, now wouldn't a Apple Cinema Screen be nice? Shiny. Need it.
Oooh, maybe I should put an SSD in the Mini? After all, I do login to that at least once a month. Yes, do that. Shiny.
FFS where does it stop
I'm quite tempted to do the same, I've a new hp hi res netbook that goes out and about with me now. So my unibody aluminium macbook just sits plugged in to my monitor. It's a bit of a waste. I'm seriously considering a mac mini with a 24in led display.
I'm not a fan of iMac's with the built in display. I want more flexibility as I keep my monitors longer than my computers.
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i think it's a very good solution...