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leowyatt · 07-08-2007, 20:41

Just seen this is due to be released and we're now torn between a mac mini and one of these beauties!

Mark · 07-08-2007, 21:32

Never been a fan of the iMac integrated computer-in-a-display 'thing', so I'd go for the Mac Mini myself, but I think it's an irrational dislike as is there really any difference between this and a laptop or tablet PC?

However, I suspect someone may be hinting at something.

leowyatt · 07-08-2007, 22:35

aye but the problem occurs when we want to use the mac mini for internet and someone else wants to watch telly.

This way the iMac can be used as is whilst someone is watching BB or some other tripe

Daz · 07-08-2007, 22:38

But you lose your media box, which I guess would be the main point of the Mac Mini.

/votes Mini.

Just seems more useful. Hell, even I'd consider one.

Mark · 07-08-2007, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frumpy_Pigskin

This way the iMac can be used as is whilst someone is watching BB or some other tripe

Where's the problem here? BB? Why on earth would anyone want to watch that?

If someone is that desperate to watch TV, I'm sure either (or both, if you're that way inclined) of the laptops could be pressed into service, though don't blame me if they self-destruct.

leowyatt · 07-08-2007, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daz

But you lose your media box, which I guess would be the main point of the Mac Mini.

The iMac plugs into the HD telly via DVI/vga so with front row the same as the mac mini it is your media box.

petemc · 07-08-2007, 22:51

Love the new styling of the iMac. I'm always amazed at how thin it is. There's an entire computer in there, its damn impressive. I say get both

leowyatt · 07-08-2007, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

There's an entire computer in there, its damn impressive. I say get both

I know what you mean they keep getting thinner and thinner. Kinda glad they phased out the 17" one as that means a 20 is more within reach. I'll be popping down to MMC at some point in the near future for a play.

Can't afford both and one makes the other kinda redundant

Mark · 07-08-2007, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitten_caboodle

Mark, thankyou so much btw, I forgot to say. I've been too busy with my gorgeous shiny wonderful new (to me) laptop!

It's ACE! *hugs* You've made my life so much easier!

Glad you like it - it is rather fab. I nearly nicked it even though I already have a laptop.

Daz · 08-08-2007, 09:59

Apparently they can do DX10 as well. That's cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frumpy_Pigskin

The iMac plugs into the HD telly via DVI/vga so with front row the same as the mac mini it is your media box.

The mini is much easier to hide in a living room though.

07-08-2007, 20:41	#1
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	I want I want I want Just seen this is due to be released and we're now torn between a mac mini and one of these beauties! __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

07-08-2007, 22:35	#3
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	aye but the problem occurs when we want to use the mac mini for internet and someone else wants to watch telly. This way the iMac can be used as is whilst someone is watching BB or some other tripe __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

07-08-2007, 22:38	#4
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	But you lose your media box, which I guess would be the main point of the Mac Mini. /votes Mini. Just seems more useful. Hell, even I'd consider one. __________________ apt-get moo

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petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Love the new styling of the iMac. I'm always amazed at how thin it is. There's an entire computer in there, its damn impressive. I say get both __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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07-08-2007, 21:32	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Never been a fan of the iMac integrated computer-in-a-display 'thing', so I'd go for the Mac Mini myself, but I think it's an irrational dislike as is there really any difference between this and a laptop or tablet PC? However, I suspect someone may be hinting at something.