I'll have to remember to look at the refurbs if and when I finally decide to try out OS X. OS X, Time Machine and Safari in the included software list interest me the most.
On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 11:18:19AM -0400, Jordan wrote: > Just to clarify on some of your comments: > > Don't forget to check the refurbs. > http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac?mco=MTE3NjY > > You don't need Applecare, especially if you have some skills. But I > think you have a year to decide if you want to get it. Meanwhile, Apple > has great support without Applecare. > > Check the lower left of this page for included software. > http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_mini?mco=MTI2MDI4MQ > > > Paul Cannon wrote: >> The least expensive new Mac Mini I saw was 599$ on apple's site. That is an >> extra 300$ not 100 or 150. >> I could purchase an additional machine for that price. >> I won't argue that OS X is better than Fedora. I would like to try out OS X. >> >> >From the specs I saw on Apple's site, the Mac Mini has a better cpu and >> >video capabilities, but would only come with a 1G of memory and only 120Gb >> >of storage compared to 1 terabyte. There were options to increase the >> >cpu/ram/drive - of course that would increase the price. The largest drive >> >from Apple was listed as 320GB and was an additional 175$. A Mac mini with >> >upgrades (cpu/ram/hard drive) was over a 1000$. I could get 3 machines for >> >that - stop tempting me. >> So probably if I wanted to get more memory and larger drives it is better to >> shop elsewhere for Mac accessories. >> >> The Applecare protection plan is 149$ and all the software I saw (filemaker, >> logic express, aperture, final cut, Iwork) had a price tag. Is this for >> pre-installation only or does Apple supply the media and let users install >> it for free? >> >> If I were to get a Mac, I would probably get a iMac and dream about a Mac >> Pro. Those cinema displays are also very beautiful. >> >> > > > ************************************************************************* > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > ************************************************************************* > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
