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Title: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: BTs_GhostSniper on January 12, 2005, 05:03:11 pm Okay, I have a 3.0GHz Pentium 4 that I have to use for work, but I would like to bring in a Mac as well so I can get on GameRanger and talk to people, and also run a few Mac applications like PhotoShop for some general image editing (nothing major). I'm not going to be playing any games on it really, but I do have a lot of spare time at work that I could spend on it doing other things that I just don't like doing on a PC (like making my military tribute pages).
So, what should I get? I've never much liked mobile macs (I've had my share of PowerBooks and iBooks, but I won't be bringing it home and to work...it will just be staying at work). Although if it is the most feasable option, I might consider it. Also, money is no object....I can spend as much as I want, although I really don't want to go out and buy a high-performance G5 Tower when I won't even be using a fraction of its performance. Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: Civrock on January 12, 2005, 05:22:17 pm lol, is that a rhetorical question? one day after the keynote? heh... clear answer:
Mac mini i'd get the 1.42Ghz version with larger HD, more RAM and built-in bluetooth (so you can use the bluetooth keyboard and mouse with it which u have to get separate, tho). also you could get a good small TFT screen for it. perfect for your purpose. Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: spike on January 12, 2005, 05:24:53 pm Buy the mini mac, use the screen from your pc, and you're set. If you get a wireless keyboard and mouse with it, it'll cost you just about $700. Genius, eh? ::applause::
Godamn you civic, beating me to the punch ::wall:: Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: BFG on January 12, 2005, 09:08:30 pm mac mini - just don't put anything less than a 512MB chip of ram in - 1GB realistic if money isn't a problem.
Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: BTs_Mysterio on January 12, 2005, 09:22:51 pm GS, Mac mini, plus you can hide it from your boss easily. Just get a monitor keyboard mouse switcher between the Mac/PC.
Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: theweakspot on January 12, 2005, 09:32:51 pm mysterio nailed it, mac min with a switchbox for the montitor, mouse and KB sounds like the way to go.
Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: BTs_GhostSniper on January 12, 2005, 11:42:11 pm mysterio nailed it, mac min with a switchbox for the montitor, mouse and KB sounds like the way to go. Hmmm....switchbox sounds nice, I hadn't even thought of that. hehehehe I like it...I can use my nice keyboard and optical mouse and my 17-inch Flat Panel Display. Shmexy! Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: .vooDoo. on January 13, 2005, 12:16:47 am Yes, those guys are right. My set up at home is a 1ghz mac and a 2.8ghz pc that I run off the same Keyboard, mouse and Monitor. All you need is a KVM Switch for about 60 bucks and the mac mini for $599 and your all set.
voo Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: Macuber on January 13, 2005, 12:34:46 am Plus get a Airport Card with a Airport Express. Might as well be totally wireless in your office.
Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: c| Lone-Wolf on January 13, 2005, 01:36:49 am Off the top of your head, does anybody know a cheap place to get a switchbox from? Sounds pretty hand, especially when desk space in my dorm room is at an absolute premium.
I also say go with the Mac Mini. You can go test it out for us and tell us all how sexy it is to use. Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: .vooDoo. on January 13, 2005, 04:36:24 pm You can find them at CompUSA and be sure to get a USB KVM switch, 60 bucks.
voo Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: BFG on January 13, 2005, 05:11:42 pm Quote KVM Switch for about 60 buck They're really that cheep? cool!Anyone got their hands on a macmini and had a chance to get a proper look at it? Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: BTs_Mysterio on January 13, 2005, 09:24:34 pm Out of curiosity, have you decided yet GS?
Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: BTs_GhostSniper on January 13, 2005, 09:35:07 pm Out of curiosity, have you decided yet GS? No, I'm really debating between the Mac Mini, using the switchbox as suggested with the peripherals of my work PC, or getting a PowerBook/iBook that I could also use for trips and on vacation. Hard decision. I'm in no big hurry, so I have time to make an educated decision on this one. Title: Re: What Mac Should I Buy??? Post by: BTs_Mysterio on January 13, 2005, 10:03:49 pm Notebooks as are right now are not the best they could be. I would wait until at least WWDC until a powerbook or iBook purchase would be recommended.
But why not make a new motto GS and say "Why not get both?" Myst recommendation: 1.42GHz Mac Mini |