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Old 07-10-2009, 01:50 PM   #1
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Default Should I pick this mac mini up?
its in great condition.. $125. no kb/mouse. 1.2ghz g4, 256mg ram, 40gig hd. it'll be another MorphOS box. upgrade to 1gig ram. should be quick enuff for 2.3, right?
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Old 07-10-2009, 02:02 PM   #2
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
Quick enough for 2.3 what? a larger hdd might be nice too, price seems fair though.
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Old 07-10-2009, 02:16 PM   #3
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
you know what I'm talkin about MorphOS v2.3 for the mini.
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Old 07-10-2009, 02:47 PM   #4
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
Seems like a good deal to me, I'm sure it will be plenty fast enough. Have they even announced a release date yet?
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Old 07-10-2009, 03:55 PM   #5
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nope...
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Old 07-10-2009, 04:32 PM   #6
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
That's a steal as far as Amiga hardware goes. And if you get tired of waiting, there's a fairly capable OS from Apple that you can run on it

Go for it.
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Old 07-10-2009, 06:27 PM   #7
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
Ok, I was not aware that mini support had been announced for the 2.3 release.
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Old 07-10-2009, 08:36 PM   #8
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
I was under the impression the next release was going to support the Mac Mini. I'm confused as hell I guess. Dunno if its 2.3 or if the next release will be 3.0... dunno.
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Old 07-10-2009, 08:45 PM   #9
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
If you dont buy it , I am very interested as my daughter would love a low cost mac.
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Old 07-10-2009, 08:48 PM   #10
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i'll def. buy it.. just wondering if it would be a-ok for MorphOS
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Old 07-10-2009, 10:28 PM   #11
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A little more info here.
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Old 07-11-2009, 02:11 AM   #12
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
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its in great condition.. $125. no kb/mouse. 1.2ghz g4, 256mg ram, 40gig hd. it'll be another MorphOS box. upgrade to 1gig ram. should be quick enuff for 2.3, right?
Just make sure you can upgrade to 1G and consider the cost. My Mac Mini is said officially (by local Apple support) not to support 1G RAM. I mean you can upgrade but as long as you can find the proper memory and DIY. Dunno these days but the said RAM spec might be hard to find.

But hell, it's possible. Just keep in mind the fact you can pay some extra for the RAM - and double check if it might be 1G indeed.
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Old 07-11-2009, 03:02 AM   #13
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
I would say wait... the PPC macs are only going to get cheaper... They are pretty reliable... just wait until MOS is actually released and you might pick one up for $20 at your local junk shop!
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Old 07-11-2009, 03:15 AM   #14
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Default Re: Should I pick this mac mini up?
You must have a special mini then, other people can have a look here for some upgrade guides. PC3200 RAM should still be fairly easy to find...
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I would say wait... the PPC macs are only going to get cheaper... They are pretty reliable... just wait until MOS is actually released and you might pick one up for $20 at your local junk shop!
Hmm not sure that your price prediction and location availability is exactly accurate, that is if eBay is any indication of supply and demand.

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