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I think you both know I have a bunch of Wintel's and a couple of Linux boxes but I'm not married to any OS. I even have one Mac I never use (an old G3 PowerPC).
I see that this mini would be excellent for our kitchen. I've had an Audrey (old 3Com QNX Internet appliance... like a big online palm) and now have a PC laptop. It gets a lot of use but it's always Internet to look at Google or IMDB... or email. Oh and internet radio. That's about it. I've considered getting a flat panel monitor/TV and connecting it to a low cost PC. This would really do the trick if my wife can put up with the change in UI. I don't care... she's more picky about change.
Could be a good switch.
I see that this mini would be excellent for our kitchen. I've had an Audrey (old 3Com QNX Internet appliance... like a big online palm) and now have a PC laptop. It gets a lot of use but it's always Internet to look at Google or IMDB... or email. Oh and internet radio. That's about it. I've considered getting a flat panel monitor/TV and connecting it to a low cost PC. This would really do the trick if my wife can put up with the change in UI. I don't care... she's more picky about change.
Could be a good switch.
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Originally Posted by jedwards,Jan 12 2005, 01:26 PM
I think you both know I have a bunch of Wintel's and a couple of Linux boxes but I'm not married to any OS. I even have one Mac I never use (an old G3 PowerPC).
I see that this mini would be excellent for our kitchen. I've had an Audrey (old 3Com QNX Internet appliance... like a big online palm) and now have a PC laptop. It gets a lot of use but it's always Internet to look at Google or IMDB... or email. Oh and internet radio. That's about it. I've considered getting a flat panel monitor/TV and connecting it to a low cost PC. This would really do the trick if my wife can put up with the change in UI. I don't care... she's more picky about change.
Could be a good switch.
I see that this mini would be excellent for our kitchen. I've had an Audrey (old 3Com QNX Internet appliance... like a big online palm) and now have a PC laptop. It gets a lot of use but it's always Internet to look at Google or IMDB... or email. Oh and internet radio. That's about it. I've considered getting a flat panel monitor/TV and connecting it to a low cost PC. This would really do the trick if my wife can put up with the change in UI. I don't care... she's more picky about change.
Could be a good switch.
Thanks 
I do agree with Billy that the pricing could be more attractive, but I am sure it is close to a loss leader as it is.
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Originally Posted by jedwards,Jan 12 2005, 01:26 PM
I think you both know I have a bunch of Wintel's and a couple of Linux boxes but I'm not married to any OS. I even have one Mac I never use (an old G3 PowerPC).
I see that this mini would be excellent for our kitchen. I've had an Audrey (old 3Com QNX Internet appliance... like a big online palm) and now have a PC laptop. It gets a lot of use but it's always Internet to look at Google or IMDB... or email. Oh and internet radio. That's about it. I've considered getting a flat panel monitor/TV and connecting it to a low cost PC. This would really do the trick if my wife can put up with the change in UI. I don't care... she's more picky about change.
Could be a good switch.
I see that this mini would be excellent for our kitchen. I've had an Audrey (old 3Com QNX Internet appliance... like a big online palm) and now have a PC laptop. It gets a lot of use but it's always Internet to look at Google or IMDB... or email. Oh and internet radio. That's about it. I've considered getting a flat panel monitor/TV and connecting it to a low cost PC. This would really do the trick if my wife can put up with the change in UI. I don't care... she's more picky about change.
Could be a good switch.
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Originally Posted by mikes2k,Jan 12 2005, 01:50 PM
PRICE PRICE PRICE 
it is not always just about price!....see customer service thread in Vintage 
it is not always just about price!....see customer service thread in Vintage
Your Mac mini comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three full years.
I'm not sure of the quality of the service, either.
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly,Jan 12 2005, 02:02 PM
Not that good. Their support plan pricing is quite high as well.
I'm not sure of the quality of the service, either.