Mac Mini only 2.9lbs!!!

[Mango]

This thing is amazing. I love how trendy/unique Mac products are. I just wish it had more universal support. As an internet box this thing would be PERFECT I think.
I'm definetly going to get one of these to replace my currect desktop, since it really only serves as an internet superbox.

http://www.apple.com/macmini/

[SpecialBlend2786]

sweetness. Might have to pick one up....

[purple]

I wonder if it'll melt down like the g4 cubes could

Purple

[fcpchop]

damn thats freaking awesome, its too bad im not familar with macs or i would definitly get one.
but i bet other companys will start making similar ones soon

[Hexis]

Don't be afraid of a Mac, they are very easy to use. OSX covers all bases, from a "how do I turn this thing on" type user to a seasoned long bearded unix geek. Other than the lack of some applications, OSX is far better than Winders in all ways. I'll still keep a PC around for the forseeable future, for gaming, but for real work I prefeer my PowerBook in all ways.

I'm thinking a Mac mini will be a great media computer (hooked up to the TV). And it's shipping in two weeks, that's super fast turn around for Apple.

[quik]

Why would you pay 500$ for a internet machine, when you could build one yourself, that is equivalent(or better), for alot less than $500?

The only thing I like about it are looks, and thats not even that amazing.

[Hexis]

Use OSX and you would understand.

[quik]

I've used OSX, and it defenitely doesnt enhance my internet experience whatsoever. Mac's are great computers, but alot are way too overpriced. People will pay anything to look cool though .

[Mango]

The only equivalent would be to build a Shuttle box, which I have looked into as well. This is like a 1/4th of the size and still manages to be pretty damn powerful.

Comes down to a matter of preference.

[Hexis]

Well there is no way to build a media PC that small, at all. Let alone for $500 or so. You also get a lot of bang for that price, OSX has a lot of functionality included (iLife and OSX apps) that you would have to get speratly on a PC. And it's not just a Internet machine, that's got Firewire on it. It would make a hell of a web server. 2" is a bad size for racking, but in 2U you could get 2 machines.

It's not for everyone, but it sure makes Macs a lot easier to get into for the majority of folks.

[GT]

shuttle>mini mac thingy,

I am thinking about building another shuttle, there pretty sweet.
edit: not small enough? try these guys http://www.mini-itx.com/store/

[spantol]

I heard the rumors, but didn't think they'd actually pull it off. There goes the tax refund...

[Gitaroo Man]

Pretty sweet. Too bad their laptops aren't that cheap or else i'd buy one in a second

[Kevmaster]

I May buy a second apple JUST because of this...wow....

way to go Steve Jobs...you do kick *** in the apple world

[purple]

meh, any of you ever hear of mini itx?

Purple

real work gets done on real computers

apple == hype