Linked by Brian "eXtra heavy" Czarski on Wed 19th Jan 2005 17:41 UTC
I have been an omni-platform user, Windows, OS X and Linux user for some time now. I love different things about each platform and loathe just as much as I like about all three. The release of the Mac Mini at MacWorld really made me wonder if Apple made good move in jumping into the low range market. I decided the best way to see was to compare the Mini to my primary box, a similar system in specifications and price.
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You simply can't compare the two systems by comparing the components...
You have to compare the finished system as a one-piece design.
Not by comparing processor Mhz, or Video RAM.
Compare actual user experience...
It's like you're saying a custom Yugo is better than a Volvo, because the Yugo has better tires, or a better stereo...
Please.
Compare the COMPLETE system, including user experience...
I like and use Windows Systems, but I think MacOS X is cleaner, faster, and better than Windows.
I use my Windows PC for some things, and my Macs for other things...
But all this silly commentary that is based on comparing the Video Chip of the Mini to other chips, or the speed of the G4 to the speed of Celeron/P4 systems, without comparing the actual user experience, is just blowing hot air...
COMPARE USER EXPERIENCES. Don't compare components..
I can put together a system using the top of the line components that will work like crap if misconfigured, or loaded with crappy software, etc...
I'm tired of PC Zealots making useless comparisons to be able to say that there's something wrong with the Mini.
There's NOTHING wrong with it.
It's a nice box, at a nice price.
Don't want one?
Don't buy it.
Geez!!!!!