Yes, even my 2 year old mini, which only has a 2 GHZ processor runs everything just fine. I upgraded the memory to 2 GB, and I should be able to get several more years from that machine. On Nov 5, 2010, at 11:53 PM, James Malone wrote:
> I would personally say a Mac Mini. I Don't really see much difference between > the Mac Mini's processor and the iMac. > Another thing to note is that for most things, a mac is not really that > processor intensive at all. I recently bought a macbook pro, but it was the > 2.4 instead of the 2.6. My sister has the 2.6, and I've noticed really no > difference. The fact that apple create both the hardware and softwear also > helps a bunch. > Hth, > James. > On 06/11/2010, at 1:24 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: > >> Why do you have two of them? I could see having a desktop, and a lap top, >> but two Minis surprise me. Do you have 1 hooked up to your TV? >> On Nov 5, 2010, at 6:40 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: >> >>> You would pay quite a bit more for the imac, I would say go for the mini, I >>> have 2 of them here, and unless you're doing something that requires the >>> top of the line latest and greatest hardware, the mini should easily >>> suffice. >>> On Nov 5, 2010, at 8:53 AM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: >>> >>>> Hi: >>>> I do have the monitor, speakers, etc; however the iMac has more HD space. >>>> Hmm. >>>> On Nov 5, 2010, at 4:43 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >>>> >>>>> If you have a monitor, go for the Mini unless you have a real need for >>>>> the fastest processor possible and need a lot of drive space on the >>>>> machine. The iMac offers more options in terms of processing power and >>>>> hard drive space. Of course you do get the monitor included. My advice is >>>>> this: >>>>> 1. Determine what you need. In other words, what are you going to use the >>>>> machine for and plan this out over at least three years as a minimum. >>>>> UNless your one of those folks who upgrade frequently, you want to get a >>>>> machine that will grow with you and I tend to keep machines forever, but >>>>> if I consider upgrading, it usually is on a three to five year cycle >>>>> depending on what my family needs. :) Yeah, I'm really nice, I give them >>>>> the well tested machines. :) >>>>> 2. Price out more than one option. For example, if you are leaning toward >>>>> a MIni, but you want more drive space and ram, do the math and see if it >>>>> would make more sense to go with an iMac versus a Mini. >>>>> >>>>> Of course others will have different opinions, but hope this helps. >>>>> On Nov 5, 2010, at 3:32 AM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> All: >>>>>> I''ll eventually replace my old PC desktop when ever it decides to die. >>>>>> I'm trying to decide between a Mac mini VS an iMac. 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