Mac Mini opinion

Paul C · #1 January 25th, 2005, 03:39 AM

I have a Power Mac G4 AGP (see sig for spec) and thought about getting a Mini Mac as I have limited space, I upgraded my Powermac as I was going to get into video/dvd editing but all I do is minor imovie editing from my DV camcorder, also I just use the Powermac for surfing the net, streaming video (xbox reviews), listening to music and creating the odd word doc.

If I was to trade in the Powermac for a 1.4ghz Mini Mac do you think it would be a stupid idea?

Also how upgradable are the Mini Mac in terms to HDD, RAM and maybe graphics card?

antonioconte · #2 January 25th, 2005, 04:05 AM

I'm in a similar position, I have a Power Mac G4, is it worth changing, I can still use my screen!

Paul C · #3 January 25th, 2005, 04:44 AM

You can still use your screen on the Mac Mini.

antonioconte · #4 January 25th, 2005, 04:47 AM

Hold on, I have a 17" LCD apple studio display, I think it's ADC!!!!!! :-(

Paul C · #5 January 25th, 2005, 04:56 AM

I'm sure you'll be about to get adaptors to solve your problem.

antonioconte · #6 January 25th, 2005, 05:00 AM

Thanks, I'll take a look/ Also, do you think I'll benefit from upgrading my G4 Quicksilver 867 to a mac mini?

antonioconte · #7 January 25th, 2005, 05:03 AM

only thing I can see as a major problem, unless theres anything else, is the hard disk speed the mini has is I think 4200rpm and my quicksilver is 7200rpm? SUrely this ony applies to when I save and access the hard drive? the processor will be 1.4 on the mini as apposed to my 867? or have I got it seriously wrong?

**mdnky** · #8 January 25th, 2005, 05:44 AM

If need be, buy yourself a 7200RPM model (40GB is $150, 60GB is $175) then E-Bay the original one or buy a firewire enclosure and use it for backup/extra storage.