New Apple stuff! Flash ipods & biscuit tin sized computer!!

[mid]

Oh yes, I'd forgotten about WMA. I've already got a bunch of stuff in MP3 VBR, and I'd rather not bother converting or re-ripping everything, so it's all pretty moot here, too.

[007]

I'm really tempted to invest in one of those mini macs instead of a laptop for my bedroom. They look awesome, and they're just so small. Could take it anywhere and use it on a monitor.

Actually, could I connect it to my Plasma TV, and then have a wireless keyboard and mouse on my lap? Would that work for surfing the net etc?

[Valken]

Can your plasma take DVI or VGA? If so then you could prob connect the little Mac to it and use Bluetooth mouse and keyboard alright?

[Extra Terrestrial]

I'm really tempted to invest in one of those mini macs instead of a laptop for my bedroom. They look awesome, and they're just so small. Could take it anywhere and use it on a monitor.

Actually, could I connect it to my Plasma TV, and then have a wireless keyboard and mouse on my lap? Would that work for surfing the net etc?

Please someone!

Answer this wonderful question. If the mini Macs allow us all to browse the internet and all the Apple related software via my Plasma TV that is due Wednesday next week, then it would be the next thing on my 'to-buy' list.



Plus the mini iPod seems a nice idea for those who can't afford for the ?200+ iPods. many of my friends at Christmas were slighty disappointed in not getting one because the price wasn't right. No screen is a downer but at the end of the day, it is the music you are listening to isn't it?

[007]

Can your plasma take DVI or VGA? If so then you could prob connect the little Mac to it and use Bluetooth mouse and keyboard alright?

Has a VGA Input, and could buy a DVI input for it if I needed too.

The native resolution is 1024 x 720 too. So it'd look pretty ace i'd imagine. Only things is, i'd have to limit the time i'm on there. As it'd be pretty partial to screen burn wouldn't it?

Maybe it isn't such a good idea...

[mid]

Standard def Plasmas don't really have enough resolution (the mucho popular Panny is only 852x480) to be practical for computer usage. HD screens should be fine, though.

You wouldn't want to use it for hours on end, no, but I can't see how it's any worse than playing some games on it. Just keep the contrast and brightness down to sensible levels.

[Super Stu]

And a G4 would outstrip a ****ty 300 quid entery level dell machine so can we lose the preconceptions about this being a machine for messing with itunes and watching dvds on

Then would you also kindly ram this sentence down people's throats:

"it's too expensive for a piss about computer"

Which is how I correctly structured the advice; plyd for taking it out of context.

[Fusion]

once my card clears i'm getting a mini - just need to find myself a nice enough display. i'd like to get an Apple one, but starting at ?700 on the site that's simply not an option.

[Paleface]

To answer that earlier question: yes, if you go for the build-to-order Bluetooth option you'll be able to get a wireless keyboard/mouse going no sweat, and the TV-out cable is extra (although DVI and VGA come with the thing by default). I've used my Powerbook to my TV plenty of times and it's pretty good, though you'll need a high-def (something like Plasma) set to get a decent res. You can, for instance, display 1024*768 on the TV, it just comes out very blurry as the TV doesn't have the res the video out has.

Regarding power: my one and a half year old Powerbook is a G4 867mhz with 640mb RAM - pretty much less powerful than the basic Mac Mini. 512 is enough to have lots of stuff open at once and it all work fine. I do a fair amount of Photoshop work and music/audio stuff and it handles it all perfectly. I'm sure a bigger rig would be better, but as long as you have 512, you're set.

[007]

Ordering a mac mini on 6 months interest free in a few minutes.

[Crossed fingers]

Can you directly compare the Processor speed of 1.25 ghz to that of a PC. I.e. Is 1.25Ghz the same speed as a 1.25ghz PC, or are there differences

[Super Stu]

No, not in the slighest. It's even more irrelevant than comparing AMD clock speeds to Intel.

[Fusion]

ordered a lovely Mac mini earlier. ?400 - 80GB hard drive, but only 256MB RAM, which is a shame, but i honestly can't afford much more. now i need to find a decent display...shame Apple ones start at ?700. time for a new thread maybe?

[nips]

I'm interested. I really want a Mac, I've never used one and they're meant to be easy to use, so my mum would be able to use it. My old PC, the one my old dear word processess on has just packed in, it's some 5-7 years old, so I'm not too upset, but perhaps this is the answer to my needs

[gIzzE]

The ram is standard pc2700 ram, someone has already had a us unit apart and stuck a 1gb stick in there for $80, so buy the 256meg version and add your own ram.