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9 out of 11 people found this review helpful
3.5 stars
"Wrong, as usual, the editors don't get this computer"
Pros: All the pros the editors list. Plus the bunch of software that makes it less money than PCs that cost $100 less. Making the Mini at least $200 better deal. And it's OS X.
Cons: Not terribly, or easily, expandable. Not as powerful as more expensive computers.
Summary: This is a killer little computer, with a very... read more
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Mac mini = Multimedia Appliance"
Pros: Fast graphics card (finally), Firewire 800, dual monitor support.
Cons: Apple cheaped-out on the remote control. (additional purchase, $20)
Summary: I own three Mac minis. The mini is a practica... read more
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9 out of 13 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Solid, flexible performer! ...CNET comparison lacking"
Pros: 1. Simplicity / size / small form-factor
2. Quality
3. Everything you need, nothing you don't
4. Great looks & designCons: 1. External power supply can add to cable management issues.
Summary: Comparing the Mac mini against any-old PC box... read more
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Mini has better value - energy payback 16 mo., resale++"
Pros: If you're like me and leave your computer on 24x7, then the energy savings alone will payback the difference in 16 months (11.4 cents/kWh) and after that the resale value will be much higher. Wifi and dual display further open the cost gap.
Cons: Most folks will need a display adapter, fortunately Apple selected a standard connector and low-cost online vendors like monoprice sells them for much lower prices. The HD could be larger.
Summary: The Mac Mini is a wonderful computer that pac... read more
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
4.0 stars
"OSX != Vista Home, try again... OSX = Vista Ultimate"
Pros: An excellent conservation of space while providing all the ports one needs for expansion. Quiet, unobtrusive fully capable desktop computer.
Cons: Its compactness is its worst feature, for it forces the use of a laptop hard drive (hence the smaller storage capacity and rpm). Rarely do I need 100 Gb of storage (let alone the much larger drive in the desktop world), to be fair.
Summary: An excellent replacement for a Windows deskto... read more
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