Yep. If they're going to buy the basic Mini as it is configured by Apple, then it is a good deal and a good entry level computer. As you start to upgrade it, though, the prices increase such that you'd get a better deal if you just bought the entry level iMac or MacBook.
Bryan -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris G Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 12:03 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks Sure, but when people are talking about the mini being a way to get ones feet wet with Mac, I still say $800 shouldn't be considered an entry level PC. $500 yes, $800 no. On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:44:27 -0400 Scott Howell <scottn3...@gmail.com> wrote: > And you cannot compare an entry-level PC with an entry-level Mac. Macs are > going to always be more expensive on average and they can and will continue > to command the price charged. > They share perhaps some similar technologies and so forth, but at the same > time there are a number of differences and lease of which is Apple's business > approach is not like HP's etc. > Apple has been successful over the last number of years because of good > business practices. > > On Apr 16, 2010, at 7:03 AM, Chris G wrote: > > > I agree, and in my book an $800 computer is not an entry level computer. > > > > > > > > On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:00:48 -0400 > > "Joe Plummer" <joeplum...@tds.net> wrote: > > > >> Yes, it would put it up in cost. But the high end will cost you > >> around 1000 bucks out the door any how. So not saying put it on > >> the entry level of it but on the high end of it. Another words > >> giving you options. This is what they are already doing on the high end > >> any how. Just more thoughts. > >> > >> > >> > >> Sign, > >> Joe Plummer ( JP ) > >> joeplum...@tds.net > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricardo > >> Walker > >> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 6:09 AM > >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > >> Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks > >> > >> Hi Joe, > >> > >> Adding these things to a Mac mini at this time would make the price > >> rival that of an iMac. I don't think Apple would want to do that. > >> Remember, the mini is suppose to be the entry level mac. > >> On Apr 16, 2010, at 5:58 AM, Joe Plummer wrote: > >> > >>> Well that is what I would be wanting a better processor like the > >>> new quad they are putting in laptops and more memory and faster > >>> hard drive, this would be a big start and a major upgrade. Maybe > >>> even a better graphic card and sound card. Now this being said > >>> they might have to make it the case a bit bigger but that would be > >>> ok as long as they say did not add more than 2 inches each way. > >>> Just my thoughts and > >> wishes. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Sign, > >>> Joe Plummer ( JP ) > >>> joeplum...@tds.net > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > >>> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ben > >>> Mustill-Rose > >>> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 5:35 AM > >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > >>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks > >>> > >>> Minies have there place, you wouldn't just stick an iPad in the > >>> living room to act as a media center would you. > >>> What would you change about the mini? It's meant to be a small > >>> computer, so other than changing the spec, I don't really see what > >>> else > >> could be done. > >>> > >>> On 16/04/2010, marie Howarth <marie.jane2...@gmail.com> wrote: > >>>> I do believe they updated the minis last year. But as others have > >>>> suggested, desktop or laptop computers will be around for a while yet. > >>>> I think Apple will keep the mini regardless, to give consumers > >>>> more choice. As for the battery status lights, I didn't know it > >>>> existed, and after 18 months of having my mac, can't say I have missed > >>>> it. > >>>> > >>>> On 16 Apr 2010, at 06:26, Rob Lambert wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> Since VoiceOver, and the Mac Mini have been around since 05, > >>>>> this will be relevant. What is your take on a full redesign of the Mini? > >>>>> Aside from the back, and insides, the overall system itself > >>>>> hasn't budged in the last five years. I think the design is > >>>>> starting to get stale, but what do you think? I also have an > >>>>> idea for the MacBook Pros. You know on the side that there's a > >>>>> button that is essentially a visual battery checker? Well, for > >>>>> those who don't know, you push the button & lights will light > >>>>> up. HOw much do you think it would be to create a more tactile > >>>>> version of this? I only ask because low vision users with enough > >>>>> vision, and fully sighted people, can press a button while the > >>>>> computer is off and get the battery status. 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