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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I find it difficult to give much credence to reviews and evaluations from users of a machine that is not yet shipping. How seriously are we expected to take an analysis based solely on Apple's published specs?
One example: This article, and others, criticize the Mini's video capabilities, presumably based on the 32 megs of video ram in the machine. But, if you are only doing 2D work -- precisely where this product is aimed -- 32 megs is just fine. Sure, if you want to play 3D games, this video system doesn't appeal. But, it is fair to ask, why would any rational gamer consider buying a Mac Mini? Apple will happily sell it to gamers, but they aren't the intended market.
When it is time for me to buy a new computer, the Mac Mini will be on the top of my tryout list. Why? Because it can do everything I ask my current box to do, and it isn't big and ugly, it isn't noisy, and it doesn't heat up the room.