Anyone use a Mac Mini?

[Zorgman]

If so, what for? general computer, media etc?

[Sunny Day]

Mini

Have one for general use. Also runs Parallels, for those 3 needed Windows programs not in OS X.

As soon as Lion comes out will get another to act as a server. Some people say they the only thing they run on their mini is iTunes or a Windows program to run their music.
Also have a MacBook Pro, waiting for Lion and will get Mac Air. Due in June, and both computers are due for upgrades about that time.

Once you go mac, you never go back.

No more Zone Alarm notices, No more Java notices, No more any crap. I upgrade on my time. My Windows are still not on DST, how stupid. When will Windows get a Control Q to stop a program or a Force Quit. Don't tell me about Contrl ALT Delete, sometimes you're so jacked up, you can't get there.
Best part of mini, like a laptop, I just unplug and take to my girlfriends, she has monitor, mouse and keyboard. I just bring the Mini and get down to business.

[Zorgman]

Yeah, because im thinking just to start with I only need something simple to make my ipad apps. I have a 24 inch monitor, keyboard, mouse etc. So don't need a super mac for now. I figure writing code should be ok on a mini.

[D Ghost]

Yeah I got one back in 2006, it's just a media center comp basically just sits next to my TV and will flip it on to browse sometimes on the TV.

[Sunny Day]

Yeah, because im thinking just to start with I only need something simple to make my ipad apps. I have a 24 inch monitor, keyboard, mouse etc. So don't need a super mac for now. I figure writing code should be ok on a mini.

The Mini is great. The Mini with server is twice the price, but even if you don't use the server, it has twice the storage. About 1TB. You can always dump the server for even more space.

Having lost a laptop to a burglary, I like the fact I can take the Mini with me. I also take the MacBook which weighs twice the price. MacBook Pro does "close and go", where the Mini takes a couple of minutes to shut down.

Hey, there's no place in the house to hide the computers. The burglars swept through the house in just a few minutes checking everything. Even the freezer of the frig. Figured that out cause the hidden ice cream was exposed. Just at dusk, neighbor that it was us.

[Chosen]

I don't...

[Seth Manson]

I bought one a little over a year ago, and just bought the newer one tonight. Its useful for a lot of things, doesnt take up much room at all and makes no noise.

[Zorgman]

Seth, do you think it would be usable for just writting ipad/iphone apps? Mostly just code.

[AzteK]

mini mac?

[Rofl]

Seth, do you think it would be usable for just writting ipad/iphone apps? Mostly just code.

That is exactly what I use mine for. Got it 2nd hand on ebay so it's not the latest generation, but it runs the latest OSX just fine (forgot what they call the latest build).

I am constantly amazed how they could pack a fully fledged computer into such a neat little tidy box.

When xcode is open and a project is going on, it does tend to get slightly sluggish if I need to open Safari to check some code or something.

But on the whole, perfect for the job

[Chris]

yes i have one and i use it as a media center
it sits by my tv and i watch movies on it from netflix n stuff like that

but i got it years ago before they had netflix built into tv's lol

[Zorgman]

Cool Rofl, looks like a mini might suit me well then.

[pamon]

it'll suit app writing perfectly zorgman. enjoy it.

[AdultKing]

We have mini's in the office which run as servers, local mail, our CRM and things like that. I have one at home I use as a media center in the bedroom. They also make a nice little mac for doing general purpose stuff.

[Ludedude]

Mine runs OS-X Server and does double duty as my iCal + CardDav server and also runs Plex Media Server ( http://www.plexapp.com/ )to manage all my digital content (tv shows, movies, music). It does direct HDMI out to my TV and also streams all that content to Macbooks, iPads and even PCs all over the house with an amazing interface. Torrents run 24/7 on it as well.

They like RAM so load it up with 8 GB and you'll be amazed at how well stuff runs on it just with a 2.66 C2D.

[Seth Manson]

Seth, do you think it would be usable for just writting ipad/iphone apps? Mostly just code.

Thats exactly what I bought it for

After you get the iPhone SDK, depending on what you want to code you may want to check out Game Salad as well.

[DamianJ]

Seth, do you think it would be usable for just writting ipad/iphone apps? Mostly just code.

Seriously, can you not look at the specs:

2.4GHz or 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
3MB on-chip shared L2 cache
1066MHz frontside bus
2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB

And *know* that is just FINE for writing fucking code?

:D

And you'll want TextMate too.

[CurrentlySober]

i cant afford apple products....

[Zorgman]

Seriously, can you not look at the specs:

Never used a mac before so I don't know if the standard 2GB ram will do the job.

[Ludedude]

Seriously, can you not look at the specs:

2.4GHz or 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
3MB on-chip shared L2 cache
1066MHz frontside bus
2GB (two 1GB SO-DIMMs) of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 8GB

And *know* that is just FINE for writing fucking code?

:D

And you'll want TextMate too.

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