[Mac&Mini]

Just joined after lurking for a couple of weeks. My MCS is on order for March delivery.

It looks to me as if a relatively large percentage of Mini drivers are also Macintosh users (compared to the computer-using public in general).

Without starting an Apple vs. Windows war, I'd like to ask how many regulars on these forums use a computer as unique as their ride.

Ahhh! Just discovered two 2003 threads on same question. One was a survery in which Macs scored better than 40% preference rate among respondents. Given than world-wide usage is in the low single digit percentages, looks to me like Mac and Minis are a a natural combination.

[justbob]

I'm am former Mac user who's been squished by the business world into the Wintel Conspiracy (how else could so many otherwise intelligent people be duped into an inferior HW and SW architecture, if it's not a conspiracy?).

I'm think of buying a Mac notebook though, to add to the 5-6 windows machines I have around the house.

I do dabble with linux to succor my rebellious streak....

[Dutchy]

Firstly, welcome to this forum. You'll find it a great source of information.

Secondly, I have a 1Ghz iMac with 256mb ram and 80Gb drive...... is that techy enough? (for a car site at least).

Thirdly, I have a 2003 BRG MCS and am loving every minute of it.

I think that it's a natural progression to buy things that are funking and different - MINI and iMac pretty much fall into that bracket.

Enjoy your time on here.

Dutchy.

[johnsocal]

I even posted some pics of my mini over at a www.appleinsider.com before Macworld.

Within minutes after the specs of the Mac mini were made available @ apple.com I measured to see if I could stuff a new Mac mini in the bottom space between the two down pipes and to my surpise it would fit.

[mini vanilli]

ill post my mac specs

dual 1.8ghz G5 64bit
1.5 gigs of RAM
dual 900 mhz buses
160 gig hard drive
invidia 5200 fx
running OSX panther
Superdrive

it just makes sense. apple is like the BMW/MINI of computers and windows is like GM or Ford (who just announced a recall on 800,000 SUVs today).

[alpinamike]

Its bad enough they stole all the interior seat design from BMW in The Range Rover!
And now all their seats in their cars such as the ford 500 aka downsized(cheap version) Audi A6, lol But anyway their trucks now have WELL designed SEATS in their trucks that look like, what could it be the e38 BMW 7 series seats, no it cold not be but it is!!!!
-alpinamike

[obehave]

Here's the original poll

Mac user since 1989

[LagunaSol]

Dual G4 here, wife has an iBook, my original Mac Classic sits on a file cabinet as a decoration piece, and in the corner sits a Windows Athlon machine I built myself which basically gathers dust when not being used as a glorified Xbox.

Started with the Apple II+, have owned a dozen or so Macs over the years, and a couple of PCs just because I enjoy pain once in awhile. I use Windows 40+ hours a week at the "day job."

OS X rocks!

[scooperman_uk]

Welcome aboard MINI2! place to talk MINIs and apparently MAC's too!

ive got a 17" G4 Powerbook
AirPort Extreme Card
80GB Ultra ATA drive (4200rpm)
ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128MB
Combo Superdrive DVD-R/CD-RW
512MB DDR333 SDRAM
Backlit Keyboard
Mac OS X 10.3.2

with blue tooth keyboard and mouse
lacie external firewire 320gb hardrive

Oh and she rocks by the way.

My MAC is used mainly for video editing

I also have a iPOD 3rd gen 40gb with a dension ice link for my MINI... tonnes of accessories for it too!

[matfrost]

I too am a Mac user, have an iMac, and have just ordered a Mac Mini for fun

[laura f]

another one here an emac & an ibook

[Shamster]

I use a pc but do have an E-mac with airport extreme mainly for the kids to learn on. Great machine too!

[jwardell]

Yes... we are people who will pay a little more for things that are designed better, perform better, and styled better.

[Spendles]

Another Mini owning Mac user here!
I have a dual 1.8 G5 for home and a 12" G4 iBook for travel or laziness uses

Only been using them about 2 years but I'm a total convert - applied for a job at the Bullring Apple store - got an open day / interview on 7th Feb

I like the ease of use and stylish design .. bit like a Mini really

[Beastmaster]

Apolgies for hijacking the thread but...

I have a laptop and Pc at home which are both on a wireless network (Thomson speedtouch).
If I got a mac mini or a mac laptop, would it be straightforward to add it to my existing wireless network?

It's a bit relevant as this is the key to converting me to a maccie user!

[jwardell]

Quote: Originally Posted by Beastmaster

If I got a mac mini or a mac laptop, would it be straightforward to add it to my existing wireless network?

Absolutely, it should pop right up on the menu bar. In fact, chances are it will automatically connect to it on its own.

[Beastmaster]

Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell

Absolutely, it should pop right up on the menu bar. In fact, chances are it will automatically connect to it on its own.

Thanks for that - the mac has\now been added to my urgent wish list!

[Casey]

G4 Powerbook here - 1.5ghz, 512mb ram(not nearly enough), ati 128mb, all the bell and wistles....only missing one thing...a G5 - but hopefully that will come out this summer and I can upgrade.

[Shamster]

Beastmaster - I wanted to connect exactly the same way. My desktop is running a DLink wireless network which my laptop uses via a USB wireless card. I managed to get a techie bloke to get the Emac to access the same wireless connection too. He said something about 128 WEP encryption, fiddled around with it for about 15 mins and had it all up and running.

[obehave]

Quote: Originally Posted by Beastmaster

Apolgies for hijacking the thread but...

I have a laptop and Pc at home which are both on a wireless network (Thomson speedtouch).
If I got a mac mini or a mac laptop, would it be straightforward to add it to my existing wireless network?

It's a bit relevant as this is the key to converting me to a maccie user!

Can't say for your brand since I've never heard of it but I have attached to:
D-Link
Linksys
Cisco Aeronet
Apple Base Station
Buffalo Access Point (can't remember the model)

Have used Wintel boxes along with these.
Normally it's easier to set up the Mac than an XP or 2000 box.