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01/12/2005 01:48:29 PM · #51 |
Originally posted by StevePax:
One (possibly) enormous problem:
On Apple's website, I see only 2 USB 2.0 ports on this mini-mac. Yet, you must connect your keyboard and mouse by USB 2.0 ports. So, suddenly, you have no USB ports. Does anyone else see this as a major problem? What about my card reader or camera? That's a USB connection. Or tons of other things that connect by USB. Would I run into a problem with this? |
Your mouse can connect to the USB port on your Keyboard. Apple Keyboards act as USB hubs.
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01/12/2005 01:52:12 PM · #52 |
Originally posted by jonpink:
Not if it crashes as much as the G5 |
My G5 has never crashed. |
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01/12/2005 01:52:36 PM · #53 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
[quote=StevePax] On Apple's website, I see only 2 USB 2.0 ports on this mini-mac. |
As the good doctor noted, a mouse/keyboard only uses one port. You can also add a cheap USB hub for more ports or you can simply plug in what you need at the time. Remember that this is the lowest-end Mac, designed to do the basics in an incredibly compact form. As such, it's VERY well equipped. |
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01/12/2005 01:53:58 PM · #54 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
Originally posted by cpurser:
I bought some Apple stock today. This thing is gonna sell like mad. This is coming from a die-hard PC user....
Chad |
Where did you buy stock, online? |
Yes, online. You can use any trading site, but I use Scottrade. Apple's ticker is AAPL.
Chad |
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01/12/2005 01:57:58 PM · #55 |
Originally posted by cpurser:
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
Originally posted by cpurser:
I bought some Apple stock today. This thing is gonna sell like mad. This is coming from a die-hard PC user....
Chad |
Where did you buy stock, online? |
Yes, online. You can use any trading site, but I use Scottrade. Apple's ticker is AAPL.
Chad |
When was the mac mini announced?
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01/12/2005 01:59:49 PM · #56 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
..When was the mac mini announced? |
On Monday, this week, I believe.
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01/12/2005 02:09:54 PM · #57 |
Originally posted by zeuszen:
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
..When was the mac mini announced? |
On Monday, this week, I believe. |
Nope. Yesterday afternoon. It won't be shipping until January 22nd, and good luck getting your hands on one.
Message edited by author 2005-01-12 14:10:29. |
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01/12/2005 02:33:28 PM · #58 |
Short clip about Macs
Even Mac lovers will find this funny.
Message edited by author 2005-01-12 14:34:03.
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01/12/2005 02:40:41 PM · #59 |
looks awsome for ppl. who don't own a mac. there is no excuse now get out there and buy 1.
i would but i am typing on a $3,500 maxed out pice of golden mac. technology already.
get out there and go industry standured for the arts
(ie.-most designers are mac. and printers are mac. so photogs. should be too[don't u think]10 times better than a PC)
_brando_
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01/12/2005 02:47:47 PM · #60 |
Originally posted by fotodude:
looks awsome for ppl. who don't own a mac. there is no excuse now get out there and buy 1.
i would but i am typing on a $3,500 maxed out pice of golden mac. technology already.
get out there and go industry standured for the arts
(ie.-most designers are mac. and printers are mac. so photogs. should be too[don't u think]10 times better than a PC)
_brando_ |
I guess I just don't understand what the difference of Photoshop is on a Mac or PC, other than zz's mention of various plugins that aren't needed that a PC would use...I'm completely ignorant on the whole mac/windows debate so this is an interesting thread to me...
Why do I need a Mac to do this stuff? I want one, I just want to know why!
Message edited by author 2005-01-12 14:48:13.
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01/12/2005 02:50:22 PM · #61 |
Originally posted by fotodude:
looks awsome for ppl. who don't own a mac. there is no excuse now get out there and buy 1.
i would but i am typing on a $3,500 maxed out pice of golden mac. technology already.
get out there and go industry standured for the arts
(ie.-most designers are mac. and printers are mac. so photogs. should be too[don't u think]10 times better than a PC)
_brando_ |
You're right! You know, a million people can't possibly be wrong! (Enable your sarcasm detector...)
Anyway, Macs are fine, PCs are fine, UNIX Workstations are fine too. Using computers for most tasks are not always (There are rare exceptions) about the tools you use, but how you utilize the tools you have. |
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01/12/2005 02:52:26 PM · #62 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
I guess I just don't understand what the difference of Photoshop is on a Mac or PC, other than zz's mention of various plugins that aren't needed that a PC would use...I'm completely ignorant on the whole mac/windows debate so this is an interesting thread to me...
Why do I need a Mac to do this stuff? I want one, I just want to know why! |
There is no difference, either system would do.
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01/12/2005 03:00:03 PM · #63 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
What would all of you use this for that your current system doesn't or can't do?
Just curious... |
I want to get them for my kids. I'm tired of fixing problem with Windows.
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01/12/2005 03:46:01 PM · #64 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
...I'm completely ignorant on the whole mac/windows debate so this is an interesting thread to me...
Why do I need a Mac to do this stuff? I want one, I just want to know why! |
Well, read this...
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01/12/2005 04:50:50 PM · #65 |
Originally posted by StevePax:
One (possibly) enormous problem:
On Apple's website, I see only 2 USB 2.0 ports on this mini-mac. Yet, you must connect your keyboard and mouse by USB 2.0 ports. So, suddenly, you have no USB ports. Does anyone else see this as a major problem? What about my card reader or camera? That's a USB connection. Or tons of other things that connect by USB. Would I run into a problem with this? |
The Apple Cinema display also has usb ports. There are two on the display and two on the keyboard. Plug the keyboard into the display or the computer and you will have 5 open ports.
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01/12/2005 04:58:43 PM · #66 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
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I guess I just don't understand what the difference of Photoshop is on a Mac or PC, other than zz's mention of various plugins that aren't needed that a PC would use...I'm completely ignorant on the whole mac/windows debate so this is an interesting thread to me...
Why do I need a Mac to do this stuff? I want one, I just want to know why! |
No you can do all these things on a PC. Photoshop will run on Mac or PC. Photoshop will run on a Mac while you are burning a CD, printing a large image file and playing i-tunes all at the same time.
And if you should by some rare chance happen to lock up photoshop in this process it won't stop the print or the burn job. The computer will keep running. If one of the apps lock on a mack it doesn't crash the computer. If you own a PC I don't have to tell you what happens.
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01/12/2005 05:07:07 PM · #67 |
I have a laptop running windows that is two years old and should be on the brink of becoming obsolete, but it's still working really well for me...mind you, to be fair, I can't run a lot of apps at once, especially if I'm editing photos with a bunch of layers..
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01/12/2005 05:10:04 PM · #68 |
Originally posted by nsbca7:
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
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I guess I just don't understand what the difference of Photoshop is on a Mac or PC, other than zz's mention of various plugins that aren't needed that a PC would use...I'm completely ignorant on the whole mac/windows debate so this is an interesting thread to me...
Why do I need a Mac to do this stuff? I want one, I just want to know why! |
No you can do all these things on a PC. Photoshop will run on Mac or PC. Photoshop will run on a Mac while you are burning a CD, printing a large image file and playing i-tunes all at the same time.
And if you should by some rare chance happen to lock up photoshop in this process it won't stop the print or the burn job. The computer will keep running. If one of the apps lock on a mack it doesn't crash the computer. If you own a PC I don't have to tell you what happens. |
It's the same on a PC if your asking? :D
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01/12/2005 05:20:39 PM · #69 |
you can also buy the Mac mini with a built in Bluetooth module and accompanying Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. no cables needed...
Originally posted by StevePax:
One (possibly) enormous problem:
On Apple's website, I see only 2 USB 2.0 ports on this mini-mac. Yet, you must connect your keyboard and mouse by USB 2.0 ports. So, suddenly, you have no USB ports. Does anyone else see this as a major problem? What about my card reader or camera? That's a USB connection. Or tons of other things that connect by USB. Would I run into a problem with this? |
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01/12/2005 05:37:27 PM · #70 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
Why do I need a Mac to do this stuff? I want one, I just want to know why! |
As a user of both platforms professionally (and constantly troubleshooting my Dad's PC) the fundamental difference is ease of use - mainly due to the inefficient graphic signposting of the Mac-copycat OS, Windows XX [insert the current confusing suffix here]. There is more software available for the PC, but that's changing and most of the key stuff is there.
Software runs pretty much equally on both platforms. Both run games. Macs are cool. PCs aren't.
Words to describe a Mac...
Sleek
Effortless
Elegant
Instinctive
Visually relaxing
Clear
Idiot-proof
Aesthetic
Solid
Robust
Fun
Secure
Words to describe a PC...
Dull
Confusing
Samey
Mass produced (and it shows)
Cheap(er)
Boxy
Adequate
Angular
Copycat
Internet Explorer (throughout)
Vulnerable (to viruses and spyware)
The tide is turning on Mr Gates.
Hope this helps! : )
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01/12/2005 06:31:16 PM · #71 |
| Well I have ordered one for my livingroom to use as a media machine since it can hook up to my TV which has a dvi input. It is supposed to be wisper quiet which makes it great for having it in your mediaroom. I will get it equipped with a 5.1 sound card. All my media is on my pc but I will network the Mac mini to access my maain computer and all its media/pictures and my wife can look at all the pictures of the grands on the tv and surf the web.I allready have a wireless keyboard/mouse this is going to be a fine addition. |
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01/12/2005 06:37:31 PM · #72 |
Originally posted by Imagineer:
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
Why do I need a Mac to do this stuff? I want one, I just want to know why! |
As a user of both platforms professionally (and constantly troubleshooting my Dad's PC) the fundamental difference is ease of use - mainly due to the inefficient graphic signposting of the Mac-copycat OS, Windows XX [insert the current confusing suffix here]. There is more software available for the PC, but that's changing and most of the key stuff is there.
Software runs pretty much equally on both platforms. Both run games. Macs are cool. PCs aren't.
Words to describe a Mac...
Sleek
Effortless
Elegant
Instinctive
Visually relaxing
Clear
Idiot-proof
Aesthetic
Solid
Robust
Fun
Secure
Words to describe a PC...
Dull
Confusing
Samey
Mass produced (and it shows)
Cheap(er)
Boxy
Adequate
Angular
Copycat
Internet Explorer (throughout)
Vulnerable (to viruses and spyware)
The tide is turning on Mr Gates.
Hope this helps! : ) |
The only thing it helps me is in pointing out your obvious bias.
You can get sleek and effortless PCs.. if you know what you're looking for. Internet Explorer can be abandoned without much of a problem.. Macs are hardly idiot-proof, as evidenced by 3 seperate friends of mine that managed to destroy theirs with viruses. My PC happens to be solid, fun, *and* secure.. and, finally.. I happen to think that the original iMac and the eMac are *both* rather dull, mass produced, and cheap(if not in price, in feel).
I'd still own a Mac in an instant, if I needed it for something (like graphic design), but both PCs and Macs have their pros and cons, and there's no point in spouting out an obvious bias for either really.. people will make their own decisions in the end.
(as for my personal view on the Mac Mini.. seems like a touch of "step-backwarditis".. I'm totally against a machine that limits one.. no matter what the cost)
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01/12/2005 06:39:05 PM · #73 |
If you have a networkable PC already, you can use a program called Timbuktu to run the Mac remotely -- don't need another monitor or keyboard or anything ... I can use a cheap PC to run 3 Macs and another PC at work over either the LAN or the internet. They usually have a 30-day free trial available.
Message edited by author 2005-01-12 18:39:27. |
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01/12/2005 06:44:31 PM · #74 |
I just think it's cool they managed to put a hard drive, DVD burner, and a computer into what looks like a LaCie hard drive case ... although it's probably pretty hot on the top. Now if they put on one of those flip-up LCDs like you see on portable DVD players and add a port for a battery, cell-phone keyboard, GPS unit ...
Message edited by author 2005-01-12 18:47:38. |
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01/12/2005 06:49:18 PM · #75 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
I just think it's cool they managed to put a hard drive, DVD burner, and a computer into what looks like a LaCie hard drive case ... although it's probably pretty hot on the top. Now if they put on one of those flip-up LCDs like you see on portable DVD players and add a port for a battery, cell-phone keyboard, GPS unit ... |
Picture this a frend comes over to your house and he sees your 24" lcd and a box hanging on the wall and ask you if that is your router? No you reply thats my Mac.. |
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