The Mac Mini 2011

25 Aug 2011  6 Comments

Mac Mini 2011

I have been playing around with the new Mac Mini for a couple of weeks now, and I find it a very capable machine. I initially got it to replace my Windows based media center but after being

 

handed a second generation Apple TV I decided to use it as a desktop PC instead of my MBP. There have been a lot of talk about the Mac Mini not having a DVD drive. I personally rarely ever use the DVD drive in a PC, and if I do, I am ripping a dvd. But I use my trusty old Windows PC for that heavy-lifting.

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I find that OS X Lion is a bit slow, or slower then Snow Leopard. but it comes with a number of new features and tweaks. The device itself is quiet unless you are encoding something and the fans start spinning in full speed then you will definitely hear it. It has all the necessary ports that most of the users will need and comes in a small but capable package. a 2.5 i5 Intel CPU, 4GB RAM a dedicated 256MB Radeon graphic card.

While most people are moving towards laptops and tablets. I am a desktop guy, I only use a tablet or a laptops when I need to. I love sitting on a desk using a 27″ screen and a full size keyboard and a mouse. And thats why I might recommend the Mac Mini to whoever is curious and what to dip his toes into the Mac world.

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The image above is a size comparison of the Mac Mini to the Time Capsule.

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  • Toomzie

    Great review, thank you!

    • http://uptill1.com Big N

      You’re welcome

  • http://couchavenue.com Jacqui

    Good review and it’s quite a nice machine although lacking in terms of full fledged use.. it can never compare with the iMacs and Mac Pros available but it does its job quite well and is nicely priced :D

    • http://uptill1.com Big N

      exactly 

  • hessuhopo

    I found this article by googling for size comparison between Mini and Time Capsule – thanks for that image, just what I was looking for!

    I completely agree that Mini is a great way to get familiar with mac world. Because of this Mini may have a reputation as “prices beginning” model, but it’s a great mac for many experienced mac users too.

    I took the first step to macs in 2009 with Mac Mini and still have that great little, quiet machine. Only change I’ve done is upgrading memory to 8GB and upgrading to Lion. I love using it with my 24″ HP LP2475W (fantastic ISP panel!), Apple wireless keyboard and magic trackpad - fantastic small footprint machine, I’ve never regretted getting this, even though I first thought that it was pricey for its specs. Absolutely love it. :D 

    This new Mac Mini must be even better than my “old” 2009 model, but I guess my next mac will be an iMac – to reduce even more cable clutter. But it’s a tradeoff – I’ve always kept my displays longer than just one computer – two, three computer life times and one display. So I don’t like idea about recycling perfectly good display when all I want to do is get a faster machine – luckily after market demand for second hand macs is unbelievably good.

  • http://www.zdistrict.com Marzouq

    I have a MacMini from about a year ago now and I love that little thing! Does everything I want and more! 

    I always build a media PC for my TV needs, like you said keep it as desktop! I have it on dual screens and it works great!

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