Re: Mac Mini Update

[Mac Norins]

I should not even honor you with a reply, but, yes, I have noticed that you 
are hijacking this list, with your admonitions about the Mac Mini!


-Original Message- 
From: Dane Trethowan

Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 2:22 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

well I’m very pleased indeed to know that you’ve noticed something .

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com]

i signed up for the mac-access.net and the email bounced back said 
undeliverable.


- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update


there is also another list you may consider called Mac-Access which is 
totally devoted to Mac, IOS and accessibility thereof.

http://www.mac-access.net/>>

On 12 Nov 2014, at 6:09 am, Armando Maldonado 
 wrote:


http://www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Les 
Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com

Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:05 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

how do you join the macvoiceover list? i would like to join that? thanks 
les


- Original Message - 
From: "Armando Maldonado" 

To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:40 AM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello Fanus,
Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the 
mac3theblind

lists. They are resourceful as well.


-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane and Armando
Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have
downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable
source.
Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which 
you

would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? 
For

what are they used?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 
3.0

ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or 
screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. 
What

other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of 
its

speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on 
my

Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with 
a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating 
system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most 
accessed

files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
because

I’m amazed at j

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

there is also another list you may consider called Mac-Access which is totally 
devoted to Mac, IOS and accessibility thereof.
http://www.mac-access.net/>>

> On 12 Nov 2014, at 6:09 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> http://www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Les Gordon 
> www.cdrdvdr.com
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:05 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> how do you join the macvoiceover list? i would like to join that? thanks les
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:40 AM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello Fanus,
> Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
> lists. They are resourceful as well.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane and Armando
> Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
> downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
> source.
> Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
> supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
> plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
> would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
> used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
> what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
> rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
> than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
> around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
> files, most run applications and so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
> sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
> I’m amazed at just how far 

Re: Computers for the Blind: Opening Worlds—One Computer at a Time - AccessWorld® - October 2014

[Gerardo Corripio]

 I sure wish they had something similar but for cellphones! especially 
that would offer services for us abroad! I don't mean to sound like some 
blind people of oh I'm blind please give me this, rather I'm in my five 
senses of my iphone burned, I'm on a borrowed one while either I save 
for an iphone, my parents can help in buying me one, or as a last 
resort, I'd have to go to Android, which is what if I can avoid, I'd 
like to stay with iphone, especially because of my being able to use 
with BrailleNote Apex as a Braille display. Thanks for info!


El 11/11/2014 04:34 p.m., hamitcampos escribió:

Yes it's the main desk top I use. I mostly use it for school work and stuff. I 
did indever in using it for multimedia stuff a little, but my Dell Enspireon 
15R 5520 is what I use more for that. At least it'll buy me some time to save 
up for the epic and awesome Dell XPS 8700. Or 8900 if they go up 2 numbers for 
the brodwell Windows 10 XPS.

Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 11, 2014, at 5:27 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:

it seems you’re making full use of it then, I know its tough for a lot 
of you in the states, obviously I don’t live over there but I do know from people I 
talk to that many people are lucky to be able to pay the rent let alone do anything 
else with any money they receive.



On 12 Nov 2014, at 9:23 am, hamitcampos  wrote:

The desk top I have now is from them. It's really cool how they send you 
everything you might need but the printer.

Sent from my iPhone


On Nov 11, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:

Hi!

Forgive my slightly off-topic post, there may be people out there who don’t 
have the fortunate position we have of owning a computer.

Perhaps this charity may be of some help to those people or perhaps some people 
on this list may be able to help this charity out with computer equipment.

Computers For The Blind is a charity registered in the United States, see the 
following link for further details.



http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw151007

**

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grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
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Saludos desde Tampico, Tamaulipas México
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http://radiogeneral.com ¡los esperamos!

Re: Computers for the Blind: Opening Worlds—One Computer at a Time - AccessWorld® - October 2014

[hamitcampos]

Yes it's the main desk top I use. I mostly use it for school work and stuff. I 
did indever in using it for multimedia stuff a little, but my Dell Enspireon 
15R 5520 is what I use more for that. At least it'll buy me some time to save 
up for the epic and awesome Dell XPS 8700. Or 8900 if they go up 2 numbers for 
the brodwell Windows 10 XPS.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 11, 2014, at 5:27 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
> 
> it seems you’re making full use of it then , I know its tough for a 
> lot of you in the states, obviously I don’t live over there but I do know 
> from people I talk to that many people are lucky to be able to pay the rent 
> let alone do anything else with any money they receive.
> 
> 
>> On 12 Nov 2014, at 9:23 am, hamitcampos  wrote:
>> 
>> The desk top I have now is from them. It's really cool how they send you 
>> everything you might need but the printer.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Nov 11, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Dane Trethowan  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi!
>>> 
>>> Forgive my slightly off-topic post, there may be people out there who don’t 
>>> have the fortunate position we have of owning a computer.
>>> 
>>> Perhaps this charity may be of some help to those people or perhaps some 
>>> people on this list may be able to help this charity out with computer 
>>> equipment.
>>> 
>>> Computers For The Blind is a charity registered in the United States, see 
>>> the following link for further details.
>>> 
>>> 
 http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw151007 
 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

Re: Computers for the Blind: Opening Worlds—One Computer at a Time - AccessWorld® - October 2014

[Dane Trethowan]

it seems you’re making full use of it then , I know its tough for a lot 
of you in the states, obviously I don’t live over there but I do know from 
people I talk to that many people are lucky to be able to pay the rent let 
alone do anything else with any money they receive.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 9:23 am, hamitcampos  wrote:
> 
> The desk top I have now is from them. It's really cool how they send you 
> everything you might need but the printer.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Nov 11, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi!
>> 
>> Forgive my slightly off-topic post, there may be people out there who don’t 
>> have the fortunate position we have of owning a computer.
>> 
>> Perhaps this charity may be of some help to those people or perhaps some 
>> people on this list may be able to help this charity out with computer 
>> equipment.
>> 
>> Computers For The Blind is a charity registered in the United States, see 
>> the following link for further details.
>> 
>> 
>>> http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw151007 
>>> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Computers for the Blind: Opening Worlds—One Computer at a Time - AccessWorld® - October 2014

[hamitcampos]

The desk top I have now is from them. It's really cool how they send you 
everything you might need but the printer.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 11, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> 
> Forgive my slightly off-topic post, there may be people out there who don’t 
> have the fortunate position we have of owning a computer.
> 
> Perhaps this charity may be of some help to those people or perhaps some 
> people on this list may be able to help this charity out with computer 
> equipment.
> 
> Computers For The Blind is a charity registered in the United States, see the 
> following link for further details.
> 
> 
>> http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw151007 
>> 

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

well I’m very pleased indeed to know that you’ve noticed something .

> On 12 Nov 2014, at 4:23 am, Mac Norins  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> At the end of this informative post, Dane wrote: "Now I’m not writing this 
> post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m sure similar can be 
> accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because I’m amazed at just 
> how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files used to take hours if 
> not many minutes not all that long ago."  You mean you boldly say that you 
> are not writing this as an advertisement? I must admit, you have been a bit 
> better about helping people out, on this list, of late, but, come on, Dane, 
> you cannot , in print, say that you are not writing as advertisements; really 
> ?? -Original Message- From: Dane Trethowan
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:18 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point rather 
> well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back so 
> I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC collection 
> it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with the Beatles 
> Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest settings 
> with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my Windows 
> desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken around 20 
> minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system 
> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed 
> files, most run applications and so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
> I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
> because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 
> files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

I’m replying to this eMail again, if you do get a Mac Mini then look out for 
the features which can tie your iPhone and your Mac together, I’ve discussed 
one of these functions on the list and that’s the feature of FaceTime which 
uses your iPhone to make and receive calls whilst the audio of your iPhone goes 
through your Mac.

This means that you could be sitting at home, your iPhone in your pocket or 
briefcase and be able to make and receive calls straight from your Mac whilst 
you work.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 9:06 am, Johny Cassidy  wrote:
> 
> How much we talking for a Mac Mini? I'm a fan of the iPhone but have never 
> had a Mac computer. Could be a good intro. 
> 
> @johnycassidy
> 
>> On 11 Nov 2014, at 21:58, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi!
>> This sounds very intresting.
>> Guess i have to have a look at a new one soon.
>> /A
>>> 11 nov 2014 kl. 17:18 skrev Dane Trethowan :
>>> 
>>> Hi!
>>> 
>>> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
>>> observations with you.
>>> 
>>> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
>>> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
>>> rather well.
>>> 
>>> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
>>> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
>>> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
>>> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
>>> than 40 tracks.
>>> 
>>> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
>>> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my 
>>> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken 
>>> around 20 minutes or even longer.
>>> 
>>> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
>>> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
>>> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
>>> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
>>> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with 
>>> a 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating 
>>> system decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most 
>>> accessed files, most run applications and so on.
>>> 
>>> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
>>> I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
>>> because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 
>>> files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> **
>>> 
>>> Dane Trethowan
>>> grtd...@internode.on.net
>>> Skype: grtdane12
>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741
>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
>>> Mobile: +61400494862
>>> faceTime +61400494862
>>> Fax +61397437954
>>> Twitter: @grtdane
>> 
>> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

I’ve not tried this before, I thought Airdrop was supposed to be able to allow 
you to do this?

Have you checked the exact model of your Mac? You can do this easily enough 
though the method you use varies slightly depending on which operating system 
you have installed, if you have a 2011 iMac then there’s no reason at all why 
you shouldn’t have the latest OS 10.10 installed.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 9:15 am, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> One problem i have with my old mid 2011 mac mini is that i can not send files 
> from my mac to my ipad mini.
> Even though i have bluetooth on and wifi on on both devices.
> Its also said in the apple knowledge base that it should work on a mac mini 
> mid 2011.
> Its good to be able to do this as i download a lot of daisybooks to my mac 
> and want to transfer them wirelessly to my ipad and read them with voice 
> dream.
> /A
>> 11 nov 2014 kl. 23:06 skrev Dane Trethowan :
>> 
>> The new Mac Mini models have slightly different specifications to the late 
>> 2012 model I own, in short the cheaper models don’t have as powerful 
>> processors however that’s probably not an issue for most people if they get 
>> a SSD or Fusion drive anyway.
>> 
>> The whole point I guess of apple doing this is to make the Mac Mini more 
>> affordable than it ever has been before.
>> 
>> If anyone wants further information on the Mac Mini then go look it up on 
>> the Apple Store and design your own custom Mac Mini with the specs you want, 
>> the memory you want, hard drive you need and so on, she the figures change 
>> before your very eyes .
>> 
>>> On 12 Nov 2014, at 8:57 am, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi!
>>> This sounds very intresting.
>>> Guess i have to have a look at a new one soon.
>>> /A
 11 nov 2014 kl. 17:18 skrev Dane Trethowan :
 
 Hi!
 
 I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
 observations with you.
 
 The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of 
 its speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
 rather well.
 
 I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
 so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
 collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
 the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
 than 40 tracks.
 
 Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
 settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on 
 my Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have 
 taken around 20 minutes or even longer.
 
 I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
 seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
 machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
 but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
 Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with 
 a 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating 
 system decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most 
 accessed files, most run applications and so on.
 
 Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
 I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
 because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of 
 MP3 files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
 
 
 **
 
 Dane Trethowan
 grtd...@internode.on.net
 Skype: grtdane12
 Phone US (213) 438-9741
 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
 Mobile: +61400494862
 faceTime +61400494862
 Fax +61397437954
 Twitter: @grtdane
 
 
 
 
 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> **
>> 
>> Dane Trethowan
>> grtd...@internode.on.net
>> Skype: grtdane12
>> Phone US (213) 438-9741
>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
>> Mobile: +61400494862
>> faceTime +61400494862
>> Fax +61397437954
>> Twitter: @grtdane
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Anders Holmberg]

Hi!
One problem i have with my old mid 2011 mac mini is that i can not send files 
from my mac to my ipad mini.
Even though i have bluetooth on and wifi on on both devices.
Its also said in the apple knowledge base that it should work on a mac mini mid 
2011.
Its good to be able to do this as i download a lot of daisybooks to my mac and 
want to transfer them wirelessly to my ipad and read them with voice dream.
/A
> 11 nov 2014 kl. 23:06 skrev Dane Trethowan :
> 
> The new Mac Mini models have slightly different specifications to the late 
> 2012 model I own, in short the cheaper models don’t have as powerful 
> processors however that’s probably not an issue for most people if they get a 
> SSD or Fusion drive anyway.
> 
> The whole point I guess of apple doing this is to make the Mac Mini more 
> affordable than it ever has been before.
> 
> If anyone wants further information on the Mac Mini then go look it up on the 
> Apple Store and design your own custom Mac Mini with the specs you want, the 
> memory you want, hard drive you need and so on, she the figures change before 
> your very eyes .
> 
>> On 12 Nov 2014, at 8:57 am, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi!
>> This sounds very intresting.
>> Guess i have to have a look at a new one soon.
>> /A
>>> 11 nov 2014 kl. 17:18 skrev Dane Trethowan :
>>> 
>>> Hi!
>>> 
>>> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
>>> observations with you.
>>> 
>>> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
>>> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
>>> rather well.
>>> 
>>> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
>>> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
>>> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
>>> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
>>> than 40 tracks.
>>> 
>>> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
>>> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my 
>>> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken 
>>> around 20 minutes or even longer.
>>> 
>>> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
>>> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
>>> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
>>> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
>>> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with 
>>> a 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating 
>>> system decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most 
>>> accessed files, most run applications and so on.
>>> 
>>> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
>>> I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
>>> because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 
>>> files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> **
>>> 
>>> Dane Trethowan
>>> grtd...@internode.on.net
>>> Skype: grtdane12
>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741
>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
>>> Mobile: +61400494862
>>> faceTime +61400494862
>>> Fax +61397437954
>>> Twitter: @grtdane
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

My 2011 iMac model only has 4GB at the moment though I’m going to fix that over 
the coming weeks, I’m going to upgrade to 16GB however to your Mac, I can tell 
you pretty much for certain that you’d notice a great difference in speed and 
performance when upgrading from 2GB to 8GB.

I don’t use my iMac now, its terrible slow I have to admit in comparison to the 
Mac Mini, I thought about upgrading to a Fusion or SSD drive but then again 
that might be more trouble than its worth and probably better just to get a new 
machine and be done with it.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 9:10 am, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> I can tell that i upgraded memory 2 years ago on my mac mini mid 2011.
> From 2 to 8 gb.
> I can say its become much faster after that.
> I did that myself but don’t want to do a harddisk upgrade myself.
> My hands are a bit to big-).
> /A 
>> 11 nov 2014 kl. 21:57 skrev Dane Trethowan :
>> 
>> From what I’ve experienced thus far the upgrade in memory and hard drive 
>> will be well worth it when you’re able to get around to it.
>> 
>> 
>>> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:58 am, Armando Maldonado 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Same as you, mid 2012. I left mine stock for the moment, but will upgrade 
>>> memory and hard drive.
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
>>> Trethowan
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:57 AM
>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>>> 
>>> Just out of interest, which model of Mac Mini are you using?
>>> 
 On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:53 am, Armando Maldonado 
  wrote:
 
 I would say yes but I stand corrected since I use a regular windows 
 keyboard on my mac mini.
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
 Fanus
 Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:49 AM
 To: PC Audio Discussion List
 Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
 
 Hello Armando and Dane
 While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice 
 at this point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable 
 solutions I have this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find 
 it very difficult to type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have 
 a full size keyboard where the keys are not on the same level i.e. 
 like the full pc keyboards where the rows are like little steps? Even if 
 it is a usb keyboard?
 Regards
 Fanus
 
 - Original Message -
 From: "Armando Maldonado" 
 To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
 Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
 Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
 
 
 Hello Fanus,
 Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the 
 mac3theblind lists. They are resourceful as well.
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
 Fanus
 Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
 To: PC Audio Discussion List
 Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
 
 Hello Dane and Armando
 Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
 downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
 source.
 Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
 Regards
 Fanus
 
 - Original Message -
 From: "Armando Maldonado" 
 To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
 Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
 Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
 
 
 The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a 
 supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind 
 of plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, 
 which you would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and 
 it can also be used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
 Fanus
 Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
 To: PC Audio Discussion List
 Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
 
 Hello
 Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt 
 port? For what are they used?
 Regards
 Fanus
 
 - Original Message -
 From: "Armando Maldonado" 
 To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
 Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
 Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
 
 
 Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 
 USB 3.0 ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, 
 one input line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this 
 helps.
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
 Fanus
 Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
 To: PC Audio Discussion Li

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

As I understand it - last time I looked - the $899 model will get similar 
Specifications to what I have, money well spent if you have it.

> On 12 Nov 2014, at 9:08 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> Mac minis retail for $499 for the base model and $899 for more upgraded
> features. You can visit apple's website for more info.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Johny
> Cassidy
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 2:07 PM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> How much we talking for a Mac Mini? I'm a fan of the iPhone but have never
> had a Mac computer. Could be a good intro. 
> 
> @johnycassidy
> 
>> On 11 Nov 2014, at 21:58, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi!
>> This sounds very intresting.
>> Guess i have to have a look at a new one soon.
>> /A
>>> 11 nov 2014 kl. 17:18 skrev Dane Trethowan :
>>> 
>>> Hi!
>>> 
>>> I've had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I'd share some
> observations with you.
>>> 
>>> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of
> its speed and power, here's an example which I think illustrates the point
> rather well.
>>> 
>>> I'm testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks
> back so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
> than 40 tracks.
>>> 
>>> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
> around 20 minutes or even longer.
>>> 
>>> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn't based on the most accessed
> files, most run applications and so on.
>>> 
>>> Now I'm not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines
> as I'm sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC's, I'm writing this
> because I'm amazed at just how far we've come, encoding and creating of MP3
> files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> **
>>> 
>>> Dane Trethowan
>>> grtd...@internode.on.net
>>> Skype: grtdane12
>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741
>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
>>> Mobile: +61400494862
>>> faceTime +61400494862
>>> Fax +61397437954
>>> Twitter: @grtdane
>> 
>> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

Depends on what you’re after, I’m not familiar with Mac Mini pricing in the 
states however I know in Australia that you could buy one with quite reasonable 
specifications for $400, this is only the computer of course so you have to add 
keyboard, monitor and whatever else you may need.

The Mac Mini has a built-in speaker at least so you can get the machine up and 
running with Voiceover at the touch of a key command when the machine is turned 
on and booted.

I suggest that you go to your local Apple store and discuss Mac Mini with them, 
if you make an appointment then you have the chance to see the machine in 
action and have a play.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 9:06 am, Johny Cassidy  wrote:
> 
> How much we talking for a Mac Mini? I'm a fan of the iPhone but have never 
> had a Mac computer. Could be a good intro. 
> 
> @johnycassidy
> 
>> On 11 Nov 2014, at 21:58, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi!
>> This sounds very intresting.
>> Guess i have to have a look at a new one soon.
>> /A
>>> 11 nov 2014 kl. 17:18 skrev Dane Trethowan :
>>> 
>>> Hi!
>>> 
>>> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
>>> observations with you.
>>> 
>>> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
>>> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
>>> rather well.
>>> 
>>> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
>>> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
>>> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
>>> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
>>> than 40 tracks.
>>> 
>>> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
>>> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my 
>>> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken 
>>> around 20 minutes or even longer.
>>> 
>>> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
>>> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
>>> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
>>> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
>>> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with 
>>> a 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating 
>>> system decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most 
>>> accessed files, most run applications and so on.
>>> 
>>> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
>>> I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
>>> because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 
>>> files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> **
>>> 
>>> Dane Trethowan
>>> grtd...@internode.on.net
>>> Skype: grtdane12
>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741
>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
>>> Mobile: +61400494862
>>> faceTime +61400494862
>>> Fax +61397437954
>>> Twitter: @grtdane
>> 
>> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Anders Holmberg]

Hi!
I can tell that i upgraded memory 2 years ago on my mac mini mid 2011.
From 2 to 8 gb.
I can say its become much faster after that.
I did that myself but don’t want to do a harddisk upgrade myself.
My hands are a bit to big-).
/A 
> 11 nov 2014 kl. 21:57 skrev Dane Trethowan :
> 
> From what I’ve experienced thus far the upgrade in memory and hard drive will 
> be well worth it when you’re able to get around to it.
> 
> 
>> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:58 am, Armando Maldonado 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Same as you, mid 2012. I left mine stock for the moment, but will upgrade 
>> memory and hard drive.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
>> Trethowan
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:57 AM
>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>> 
>> Just out of interest, which model of Mac Mini are you using?
>> 
>>> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:53 am, Armando Maldonado 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I would say yes but I stand corrected since I use a regular windows 
>>> keyboard on my mac mini.
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
>>> Fanus
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:49 AM
>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>>> 
>>> Hello Armando and Dane
>>> While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice 
>>> at this point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable 
>>> solutions I have this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find 
>>> it very difficult to type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have 
>>> a full size keyboard where the keys are not on the same level i.e. 
>>> like the full pc keyboards where the rows are like little steps? Even if it 
>>> is a usb keyboard?
>>> Regards
>>> Fanus
>>> 
>>> - Original Message -
>>> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
>>> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hello Fanus,
>>> Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the 
>>> mac3theblind lists. They are resourceful as well.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
>>> Fanus
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>>> 
>>> Hello Dane and Armando
>>> Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
>>> downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
>>> source.
>>> Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
>>> Regards
>>> Fanus
>>> 
>>> - Original Message -
>>> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
>>> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a 
>>> supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind 
>>> of plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, 
>>> which you would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and 
>>> it can also be used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
>>> Fanus
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>>> 
>>> Hello
>>> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt 
>>> port? For what are they used?
>>> Regards
>>> Fanus
>>> 
>>> - Original Message -
>>> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
>>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
>>> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 
>>> USB 3.0 ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, 
>>> one input line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this 
>>> helps.
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
>>> Fanus
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>>> 
>>> Hello Dane
>>> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I 
>>> correct that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in 
>>> keyboard or screen, in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a 
>>> screen if one needs one. What other ports does the mini have?
>>> Regards
>>> Fanus
>>> 
>>> - Original Message -
>>> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
>>> Subject: Mac Mini Update
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi!
>>> 
>>> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share 
>>> some observations with you.
>>> 
>>> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because 
>

RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

Mac minis retail for $499 for the base model and $899 for more upgraded
features. You can visit apple's website for more info.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Johny
Cassidy
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 2:07 PM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

How much we talking for a Mac Mini? I'm a fan of the iPhone but have never
had a Mac computer. Could be a good intro. 

@johnycassidy

> On 11 Nov 2014, at 21:58, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> This sounds very intresting.
> Guess i have to have a look at a new one soon.
> /A
>> 11 nov 2014 kl. 17:18 skrev Dane Trethowan :
>> 
>> Hi!
>> 
>> I've had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I'd share some
observations with you.
>> 
>> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of
its speed and power, here's an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.
>> 
>> I'm testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks
back so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.
>> 
>> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.
>> 
>> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn't based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.
>> 
>> Now I'm not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines
as I'm sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC's, I'm writing this
because I'm amazed at just how far we've come, encoding and creating of MP3
files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
>> 
>> 
>> **
>> 
>> Dane Trethowan
>> grtd...@internode.on.net
>> Skype: grtdane12
>> Phone US (213) 438-9741
>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
>> Mobile: +61400494862
>> faceTime +61400494862
>> Fax +61397437954
>> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Johny Cassidy]

How much we talking for a Mac Mini? I'm a fan of the iPhone but have never had 
a Mac computer. Could be a good intro. 

@johnycassidy

> On 11 Nov 2014, at 21:58, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> This sounds very intresting.
> Guess i have to have a look at a new one soon.
> /A
>> 11 nov 2014 kl. 17:18 skrev Dane Trethowan :
>> 
>> Hi!
>> 
>> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
>> observations with you.
>> 
>> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
>> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
>> rather well.
>> 
>> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
>> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
>> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
>> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
>> than 40 tracks.
>> 
>> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
>> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my 
>> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken 
>> around 20 minutes or even longer.
>> 
>> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
>> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
>> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
>> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
>> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 
>> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system 
>> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed 
>> files, most run applications and so on.
>> 
>> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
>> I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
>> because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 
>> files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
>> 
>> 
>> **
>> 
>> Dane Trethowan
>> grtd...@internode.on.net
>> Skype: grtdane12
>> Phone US (213) 438-9741
>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
>> Mobile: +61400494862
>> faceTime +61400494862
>> Fax +61397437954
>> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

The new Mac Mini models have slightly different specifications to the late 2012 
model I own, in short the cheaper models don’t have as powerful processors 
however that’s probably not an issue for most people if they get a SSD or 
Fusion drive anyway.

The whole point I guess of apple doing this is to make the Mac Mini more 
affordable than it ever has been before.

If anyone wants further information on the Mac Mini then go look it up on the 
Apple Store and design your own custom Mac Mini with the specs you want, the 
memory you want, hard drive you need and so on, she the figures change before 
your very eyes .

> On 12 Nov 2014, at 8:57 am, Anders Holmberg  wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> This sounds very intresting.
> Guess i have to have a look at a new one soon.
> /A
>> 11 nov 2014 kl. 17:18 skrev Dane Trethowan :
>> 
>> Hi!
>> 
>> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
>> observations with you.
>> 
>> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
>> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
>> rather well.
>> 
>> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
>> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
>> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
>> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
>> than 40 tracks.
>> 
>> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
>> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my 
>> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken 
>> around 20 minutes or even longer.
>> 
>> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
>> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
>> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
>> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
>> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 
>> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system 
>> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed 
>> files, most run applications and so on.
>> 
>> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
>> I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
>> because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 
>> files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
>> 
>> 
>> **
>> 
>> Dane Trethowan
>> grtd...@internode.on.net
>> Skype: grtdane12
>> Phone US (213) 438-9741
>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
>> Mobile: +61400494862
>> faceTime +61400494862
>> Fax +61397437954
>> Twitter: @grtdane
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Anders Holmberg]

Hi!
This sounds very intresting.
Guess i have to have a look at a new one soon.
/A
> 11 nov 2014 kl. 17:18 skrev Dane Trethowan :
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point rather 
> well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back so 
> I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC collection 
> it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with the Beatles 
> Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest settings 
> with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my Windows 
> desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken around 20 
> minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system 
> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed 
> files, most run applications and so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
> I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
> because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 
> files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

Computers for the Blind: Opening Worlds—One Computer at a Time - AccessWorld® - October 2014

[Dane Trethowan]

Hi!

Forgive my slightly off-topic post, there may be people out there who don’t 
have the fortunate position we have of owning a computer.

Perhaps this charity may be of some help to those people or perhaps some people 
on this list may be able to help this charity out with computer equipment.

Computers For The Blind is a charity registered in the United States, see the 
following link for further details.


> http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw151007 
> 

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

From what I’ve experienced thus far the upgrade in memory and hard drive will 
be well worth it when you’re able to get around to it.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:58 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> Same as you, mid 2012. I left mine stock for the moment, but will upgrade 
> memory and hard drive.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
> Trethowan
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:57 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Just out of interest, which model of Mac Mini are you using?
> 
>> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:53 am, Armando Maldonado 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I would say yes but I stand corrected since I use a regular windows keyboard 
>> on my mac mini.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Fanus
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:49 AM
>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>> 
>> Hello Armando and Dane
>> While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice 
>> at this point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable 
>> solutions I have this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find 
>> it very difficult to type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have 
>> a full size keyboard where the keys are not on the same level i.e. 
>> like the full pc keyboards where the rows are like little steps? Even if it 
>> is a usb keyboard?
>> Regards
>> Fanus
>> 
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
>> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
>> 
>> 
>> Hello Fanus,
>> Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the 
>> mac3theblind lists. They are resourceful as well.
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Fanus
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>> 
>> Hello Dane and Armando
>> Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
>> downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
>> source.
>> Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
>> Regards
>> Fanus
>> 
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
>> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
>> 
>> 
>> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a 
>> supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind 
>> of plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, 
>> which you would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and 
>> it can also be used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Fanus
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>> 
>> Hello
>> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt 
>> port? For what are they used?
>> Regards
>> Fanus
>> 
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
>> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
>> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
>> 
>> 
>> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 
>> USB 3.0 ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, 
>> one input line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this 
>> helps.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Fanus
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
>> To: PC Audio Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
>> 
>> Hello Dane
>> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I 
>> correct that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in 
>> keyboard or screen, in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a 
>> screen if one needs one. What other ports does the mini have?
>> Regards
>> Fanus
>> 
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
>> Subject: Mac Mini Update
>> 
>> 
>> Hi!
>> 
>> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share 
>> some observations with you.
>> 
>> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because 
>> of its speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates 
>> the point rather well.
>> 
>> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks 
>> back so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good 
>> FLAC collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I 
>> started with the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 
>> which contains more than 40 tra

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com]

thanks, i just sent a subscribe to the list. thanks les.
- Original Message - 
From: "Armando Maldonado" 

To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 2:09 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


http://www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Les 
Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com

Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:05 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

how do you join the macvoiceover list? i would like to join that? thanks les

- Original Message - 
From: "Armando Maldonado" 

To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:40 AM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello Fanus,
Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind
lists. They are resourceful as well.


-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane and Armando
Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have
downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable
source.
Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
what are they used?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03)

RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

http://www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Les Gordon 
www.cdrdvdr.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:05 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

how do you join the macvoiceover list? i would like to join that? thanks les

- Original Message - 
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:40 AM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello Fanus,
Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
lists. They are resourceful as well.


-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane and Armando
Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
source.
Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
what are they used?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com]

how do you join the macvoiceover list? i would like to join that? thanks les

- Original Message - 
From: "Armando Maldonado" 

To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 11:40 AM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello Fanus,
Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
lists. They are resourceful as well.



-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane and Armando
Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
source.

Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
what are they used?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Mac Norins]

At the end of this informative post, Dane wrote: "Now I’m not writing this 
post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m sure similar can be 
accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because I’m amazed at just 
how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files used to take hours if 
not many minutes not all that long ago."  You mean you boldly say that you 
are not writing this as an advertisement? I must admit, you have been a bit 
better about helping people out, on this list, of late, but, come on, Dane, 
you cannot , in print, say that you are not writing as advertisements; 
really ?? -Original Message- 
From: Dane Trethowan

Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:18 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Mac Mini Update

Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
observations with you.


The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
rather well.


I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
than 40 tracks.


Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my 
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken 
around 20 minutes or even longer.


I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system 
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed 
files, most run applications and so on.


Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m 
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because 
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files 
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.



**

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RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

Same as you, mid 2012. I left mine stock for the moment, but will upgrade 
memory and hard drive.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
Trethowan
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:57 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Just out of interest, which model of Mac Mini are you using?

> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:53 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> I would say yes but I stand corrected since I use a regular windows keyboard 
> on my mac mini.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
> Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:49 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Armando and Dane
> While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice 
> at this point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable 
> solutions I have this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find 
> it very difficult to type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have 
> a full size keyboard where the keys are not on the same level i.e. 
> like the full pc keyboards where the rows are like little steps? Even if it 
> is a usb keyboard?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello Fanus,
> Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the 
> mac3theblind lists. They are resourceful as well.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
> Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane and Armando
> Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
> downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
> source.
> Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a 
> supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind 
> of plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, 
> which you would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and 
> it can also be used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
> Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt 
> port? For what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 
> USB 3.0 ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, 
> one input line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
> Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I 
> correct that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in 
> keyboard or screen, in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a 
> screen if one needs one. What other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share 
> some observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because 
> of its speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates 
> the point rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks 
> back so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good 
> FLAC collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I 
> started with the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 
> which contains more than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, 
> on my Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would 
> have taken around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 

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Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

Just out of interest, which model of Mac Mini are you using?

> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:53 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> I would say yes but I stand corrected since I use a regular windows keyboard 
> on my mac mini.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:49 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Armando and Dane
> While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice at this 
> point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable solutions I have 
> this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find it very difficult to 
> type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have a full size keyboard where 
> the keys are not on the same level i.e. like the full pc keyboards where the 
> rows are like little steps? Even if it is a usb keyboard?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello Fanus,
> Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
> lists. They are resourceful as well.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane and Armando
> Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
> downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
> source.
> Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
> supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
> plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
> would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
> used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
> what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
> rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
> than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
> around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the 

RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

Actually, I've used the same windows keyboard on both mac and windows side 
since I have both OS installed on both mac mini and macbook pro. I will someday 
purchase a full-size keyboard from Apple but like the windows keyboard for the 
moment.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
Trethowan
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:54 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Ah yess, Apple have a Full-Size USB keyboard with very large keys, I like it 
for several reasons, it has a nice touch when typing, is of solid metal 
construction and lies flat with a slight tilt from back to front, its virtually 
silent when typing.

Apple have a smaller Bluetooth version of the keyboard available minus the 
numbered, I use both keyboards depending on what I’m doing, if you’re sitting 
on your couch then you certainly don’t want a full size keyboard on your lap in 
my opinion .

As a final note to anyone who is planning on a Mac, I would stick to an Apple 
keyboard or compatible as there are differences between Windows and Apple 
keyboards thus using a Windows keyboard with a Mac only makes things more 
difficult than they need to be.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:48 am, Fanus  wrote:
> 
> Hello Armando and Dane
> While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice at this 
> point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable solutions I have 
> this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find it very difficult to 
> type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have a full size keyboard where 
> the keys are not on the same level i.e. like the full pc keyboards where the 
> rows are like little steps? Even if it is a usb keyboard?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello Fanus,
> Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
> lists. They are resourceful as well.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane and Armando
> Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
> downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable source.
> Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
> supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
> plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
> would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
> used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
> what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
> rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
> collection it made sense I 

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

try using a Mac keyboard, you may find things a bit easier though perhaps 
you’re one of those who made the necessary adaptions .


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:53 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> I would say yes but I stand corrected since I use a regular windows keyboard 
> on my mac mini.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:49 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Armando and Dane
> While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice at this 
> point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable solutions I have 
> this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find it very difficult to 
> type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have a full size keyboard where 
> the keys are not on the same level i.e. like the full pc keyboards where the 
> rows are like little steps? Even if it is a usb keyboard?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello Fanus,
> Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
> lists. They are resourceful as well.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane and Armando
> Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
> downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
> source.
> Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
> supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
> plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
> would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
> used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
> what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
> rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
> than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
> around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

Ah yess, Apple have a Full-Size USB keyboard with very large keys, I like it 
for several reasons, it has a nice touch when typing, is of solid metal 
construction and lies flat with a slight tilt from back to front, its virtually 
silent when typing.

Apple have a smaller Bluetooth version of the keyboard available minus the 
numbered, I use both keyboards depending on what I’m doing, if you’re sitting 
on your couch then you certainly don’t want a full size keyboard on your lap in 
my opinion .

As a final note to anyone who is planning on a Mac, I would stick to an Apple 
keyboard or compatible as there are differences between Windows and Apple 
keyboards thus using a Windows keyboard with a Mac only makes things more 
difficult than they need to be.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:48 am, Fanus  wrote:
> 
> Hello Armando and Dane
> While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice at this 
> point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable solutions I have 
> this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find it very difficult to 
> type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have a full size keyboard where 
> the keys are not on the same level i.e. like the full pc keyboards where the 
> rows are like little steps? Even if it is a usb keyboard?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello Fanus,
> Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
> lists. They are resourceful as well.
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane and Armando
> Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
> downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable source.
> Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
> supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
> plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
> would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
> used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
> what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
> rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
> than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
> around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckone

RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

I would say yes but I stand corrected since I use a regular windows keyboard on 
my mac mini.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:49 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Armando and Dane
While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice at this 
point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable solutions I have 
this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find it very difficult to 
type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have a full size keyboard where 
the keys are not on the same level i.e. like the full pc keyboards where the 
rows are like little steps? Even if it is a usb keyboard?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello Fanus,
Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
lists. They are resourceful as well.


-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane and Armando
Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
source.
Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
what are they used?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Fanus]

Hello Armando and Dane
While you are so helpful, maybe I can just ask for one bit of advice at this 
point in time. While I am constantly seeking for portable solutions I have 
this drawback that I have a sensory problem so I find it very difficult to 
type on the bluetooth keyboards. Does apple have a full size keyboard where 
the keys are not on the same level i.e. like the full pc keyboards where the 
rows are like little steps? Even if it is a usb keyboard?

Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Armando Maldonado" 

To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:40 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello Fanus,
Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
lists. They are resourceful as well.



-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane and Armando
Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
source.

Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a
supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of
plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you
would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be
used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For
what are they used?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @

RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

There's an example dane, theoretically you can plug up to 3 monitors if you 
really are crazy about this, or as you said plug in supported devices and docks 
for data purposes.
-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
Trethowan
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Again spot on , I bought a Thunderbolt dock, actually I bought it for my 
2011 Mac which had Thunderbolt but didn’t have USB 3.0 and I wanted the extra 
speed.

Anyway the dock gives extra flexibility to a machine at the plug in of a 
Thunderbolt cable giving extra USB 3.0 ports, another couple of display ports, 
more audio ports, more Ethernet ports etc.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:34 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a supported 
> device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of plug. 
> Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you would 
> need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be used to 
> transfer data if you have the proper drive for this. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
> Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For 
> what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 
> USB 3.0 ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, 
> one input line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
> Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I 
> correct that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in 
> keyboard or screen, in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a 
> screen if one needs one. What other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share 
> some observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because 
> of its speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates 
> the point rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks 
> back so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good 
> FLAC collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I 
> started with the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 
> which contains more than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, 
> on my Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would 
> have taken around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 
> 5 seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that 
> his machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only 
> contains one but I think the major contributing factor here is the 
> Fusion Drive that my Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB 
> standard hard drive with a 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the 
> design, when idle the operating system decides what resides on the SSD 
> and what doesn’t based on the most accessed files, most run applications and 
> so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini 
> machines as I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, 
> I’m writing this because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, 
> encoding and creating of MP3 files used to take hours if not many minutes not 
> all that long ago.
> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

I should also mention before we go any further that my new Mac Mini machine 
doesn’t come with a Built-in CD/DVD writer as the older model did but this was 
the last of my concerns, I bought a Samsung USB Drive for $100 which 
accommodates all of today’s modern formats including Blu-Ray.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:38 am, Fanus  wrote:
> 
> Hello Dane and Armando
> Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
> downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable source.
> Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a supported 
> device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of plug. 
> Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you would 
> need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be used to 
> transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For 
> what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
> rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
> than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
> around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
> files, most run applications and so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
> sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
> I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
> used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

Hello Fanus, 
Not a problem. You can also join the macvoiceover list and the mac3theblind 
lists. They are resourceful as well.


-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:39 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane and Armando
Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable source.
Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a 
supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of 
plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you 
would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be 
used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For 
what are they used?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

Again spot on , I bought a Thunderbolt dock, actually I bought it for my 
2011 Mac which had Thunderbolt but didn’t have USB 3.0 and I wanted the extra 
speed.

Anyway the dock gives extra flexibility to a machine at the plug in of a 
Thunderbolt cable giving extra USB 3.0 ports, another couple of display ports, 
more audio ports, more Ethernet ports etc.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:34 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a supported 
> device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of plug. 
> Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you would 
> need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be used to 
> transfer data if you have the proper drive for this. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For 
> what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0 
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input 
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
> rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
> than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
> around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
> files, most run applications and so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
> sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
> I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
> used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
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Re: Mac Mini Update

[Fanus]

Hello Dane and Armando
Thanks a lot for the info. I admit that I was a bit lazy, I could have 
downloaded the user guide but this is why this list is such a valuable 
source.

Thanks to all who do not mind to answer questions from uninformed people.
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Armando Maldonado" 

To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:34 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a 
supported device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of 
plug. Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you 
would need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be 
used to transfer data if you have the proper drive for this.


-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For 
what are they used?

Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
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Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

Firewire and Thunderbolt are data ports similar to USB.

Tunderbolt is faster than USB 3, its able to transfer 12GB per second thus its 
used for a wide variety of accessaries including HD video and audio devices, HD 
displays, fast hard drives, docking stations and so on.

Thunderbolt ports are now widely seen in newer Windows PC models.

Firewire is an older data standard, not so long ago it was faster than USB 2.0 
but now USB 3.0 has come along and I think - if memory serves me correctly - 
USB 3.0 is around 6 times faster than Firewire though this speed might be lost 
in some areas such as those times when you have to transfer data from one 
machine to another in a recovery emergency etc, that’s where Firewire still 
comes into play for now at least.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:31 am, Fanus  wrote:
> 
> Hello
> Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For 
> what are they used?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Armando Maldonado" 
> 
> To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
> Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0 
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input 
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
> rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
> than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
> around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
> files, most run applications and so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
> sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
> I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
> used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

Well being that it's a low-budget machine, I would guess to say they are trying 
to accommodate anyone and everyone.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane 
Trethowan
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Yep thanks for that, I forgot to mention the SD Card reader and the Firewire 
though I really do wonder why Apple bother with that as Thunderbolt is much 
faster, I guess its a compatibility thing.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:27 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0 
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input 
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of 
> Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I 
> correct that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in 
> keyboard or screen, in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a 
> screen if one needs one. What other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share 
> some observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because 
> of its speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates 
> the point rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks 
> back so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good 
> FLAC collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I 
> started with the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 
> which contains more than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, 
> on my Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would 
> have taken around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 
> 5 seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that 
> his machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only 
> contains one but I think the major contributing factor here is the 
> Fusion Drive that my Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB 
> standard hard drive with a 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the 
> design, when idle the operating system decides what resides on the SSD 
> and what doesn’t based on the most accessed files, most run applications and 
> so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini 
> machines as I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, 
> I’m writing this because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, 
> encoding and creating of MP3 files used to take hours if not many minutes not 
> all that long ago.
> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

The firewire port is basically for transferring files if you have a supported 
device, as well as if you have a monitor that uses that kind of plug. 
Thunderbolt is Apple's way of either plugging in a monitor, which you would 
need a special adapter if you have a VGA monitor and it can also be used to 
transfer data if you have the proper drive for this. 

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:31 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For 
what are they used?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message -
From: "Armando Maldonado" 
To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0 
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input 
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

Yep thanks for that, I forgot to mention the SD Card reader and the Firewire 
though I really do wonder why Apple bother with that as Thunderbolt is much 
faster, I guess its a compatibility thing.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:27 am, Armando Maldonado 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0 
> ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input 
> line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
> To: PC Audio Discussion List
> Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct 
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen, 
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What 
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
> rather well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
> so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
> collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
> the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
> than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
> settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my 
> Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken 
> around 20 minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system 
> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed 
> files, most run applications and so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
> I’m 
> sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because 
> I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files 
> used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
> Mobile: +61400494862
> faceTime +61400494862
> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Fanus]

Hello
Thanks for the info but what is a firewire port and a thunderbolt port? For 
what are they used?

Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Armando Maldonado" 

To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:27 PM
Subject: RE: Mac Mini Update


Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0 
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input 
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps.


-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen,
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

Yes, that’s correct.

This is the second Mac Mini machine I’ve had, the first was a 2009 Mac Mini 
model which was slightly different in shave, the 2009 model looks about the 
same shame and size as one of those old dual CD cases we used to get.

The 2012 model looks much more like a rooter in size and has the power supply 
built in.

Yes, you have to connect devices to the Mac Mini though the machine is really 
designed around wireless devices, you use it on a Wi-Fi network, connect a 
bluetooth Keyboard, Mouse and Trackpad etc.

The Mac Mini has 4 USB 3.0 ports, ethernet 1GB port and Thunderbolt 
connectivity along with Bluetooth 4.0 so many options are available to the user 
for consideration.

And yes, I forgot to mention the HMI port and the audio in/out analogue/digital 
ports.


> On 12 Nov 2014, at 3:24 am, Fanus  wrote:
> 
> Hello Dane
> It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct 
> that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen, 
> in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What 
> other ports does the mini have?
> Regards
> Fanus
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Dane Trethowan" 
> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
> Subject: Mac Mini Update
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
> observations with you.
> 
> The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
> speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point rather 
> well.
> 
> I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back so 
> I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC collection 
> it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with the Beatles 
> Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more than 40 tracks.
> 
> Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest settings 
> with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my Windows 
> desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken around 20 
> minutes or even longer.
> 
> I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
> seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
> machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
> but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
> Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 
> 128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system 
> decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed 
> files, most run applications and so on.
> 
> Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as 
> I’m sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this 
> because I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 
> files used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.
> 
> 
> **
> 
> Dane Trethowan
> grtd...@internode.on.net
> Skype: grtdane12
> Phone US (213) 438-9741
> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
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> Fax +61397437954
> Twitter: @grtdane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

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RE: Mac Mini Update

[Armando Maldonado]

Hello, the Mac Mini is indeed as you described. In addition to the 4 USB 3.0 
ports, you also have a firewire port, HDMI, Thunderbolt port, one input 
line-in, one speaker jack and a memory card reader. Hope this helps. 

-Original Message-
From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Fanus
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:24 AM
To: PC Audio Discussion List
Subject: Re: Mac Mini Update

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct 
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen, 
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What 
other ports does the mini have?
Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
rather well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my 
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken 
around 20 minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system 
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed 
files, most run applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m 
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because 
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files 
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
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Re: Mac Mini Update

[Fanus]

Hello Dane
It sounds very interesting but forgive my lack of knowledge. Am I correct 
that the Mac Mini is a fairly small box with no built-in keyboard or screen, 
in other words, one plugs in a keyboard and a screen if one needs one. What 
other ports does the mini have?

Regards
Fanus

- Original Message - 
From: "Dane Trethowan" 

To: "PC Audio Discussion List" 
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:18 PM
Subject: Mac Mini Update


Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
observations with you.


The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point 
rather well.


I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back 
so I needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC 
collection it made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with 
the Beatles Singles collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more 
than 40 tracks.


Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest 
settings with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my 
Windows desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken 
around 20 minutes or even longer.


I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one 
but I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my 
Mac Mini uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 
128GB SSD drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system 
decides what resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed 
files, most run applications and so on.


Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m 
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because 
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files 
used to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.



**

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grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Mac Mini Update

[Dane Trethowan]

Hi!

I’ve had my new Mac Mini for about a month now and thought I’d share some 
observations with you.

The Mac Mini is fast turning into my main computer of choice because of its 
speed and power, here’s an example which I think illustrates the point rather 
well.

I’m testing a Mp3 player, I deleted all my Mp3 collection a few weeks back so I 
needed to create or download some more, given I have a good FLAC collection it 
made sense I guess to convert some of those, I started with the Beatles Singles 
collection 4 CD set from 1962-1970 which contains more than 40 tracks.

Conversion was over in around 30 seconds and I was using the highest settings 
with the LAME MP3 encoder to get the best I could out of it, on my Windows 
desktop and other machines such a conversion task would have taken around 20 
minutes or even longer.

I spoke to someone about this and he reckoned it would have only taken 5 
seconds or so with his Mac Pro machine and so it ought to given that his 
machine contains 8 quad core i7 processors , mine only contains one but 
I think the major contributing factor here is the Fusion Drive that my Mac Mini 
uses, put simply a fusion drive is a 1TB standard hard drive with a 128GB SSD 
drive incorporated into the design, when idle the operating system decides what 
resides on the SSD and what doesn’t based on the most accessed files, most run 
applications and so on.

Now I’m not writing this post as an advertisement for Mac Mini machines as I’m 
sure similar can be accomplished with Windows PC’s, I’m writing this because 
I’m amazed at just how far we’ve come, encoding and creating of MP3 files used 
to take hours if not many minutes not all that long ago.


**

Dane Trethowan
grtd...@internode.on.net
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane

Re: Can anyone Listen to Stations Using TapinRadio

[Aidan]

Can anyone explain to me how the split recording works? Can you split
manually in realtime while recording? And if so, how?

On 11/11/2014, Donald L. Roberts  wrote:
> I just checked at 9:10 PM Pacific standard time on November 10 and had
> no difficulty tuning in KTKZ in Sacramento.  I did not check other
> stations.
>
> Don Roberts
>
> On 11/10/2014 8:30 AM, Laurence Taylor wrote:
>> On 09/11/2014 22:10, Steve Pattison wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> We've heard from a number of people who are having problems with
>>> TapinRadio crashing. I'm wondering if anyone on the list can
>>> successfully listen to stations on TapinRadio at the moment.
>> I've just installed Tapin (version 1.60.1, Win XP - yes, I know) and
>> find it works fine for playing stations, but a lot of the menu options
>> like Random or Browse don't work - sometimes with an error message ("No
>> sources") and sometimes not.
>>
>> Undecided as to whether I prefer it to Screamer Radio.
>>
>>
>
>
>


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Radiologik Broadcast Software

[Dane Trethowan]

Hi!

I just purchasec\d a licence for this software, I'm most impressed with 
the accessibility allowed and of course thanks to those who test the 
software and helped the developers make such positive changes.


Radiologik should suit me right down to the ground as it can integrate 
with my existing iTunes library and playlists which makes things that 
little bit easier.


Radiologik doesn't have any modules built-in for Internet streaming but 
that's no problem whatever as I already have the solution to that puzzle 
with the excellent Nicecast App which will take the outputs of 
Radiologik - along with appropriate data - and stream that for me, all 
I've got to do now is find time to set everything up.


I've used various Broadcasting packages for the Mac including Nicecast 
itself in conjunction with iTunes, I then progressed to another App 
called DJay which was okay but Radiologik looks and fes so much better 
and is so much more flexible to work with.


I also recommend the excellent BossJock Studio for IOS if you have an 
iPhone, iPad, iPond Touch etc, that App really puts the power of the 
Broadcaster in the palm of the hand, I still find it amazing that I can 
stream broadcasts/programmes from my hand world-wide.

Re: My TapinRadio Problem Solved

[Aidan]

All that this is teaching me is to rather have no or basic virus
protection. Why must we as consumers suffer just because some
companies don't no the software. Not fair. I rather stick with ms
security or nothing. At the end, virus programs cannot really give you
the at most protection. They can warn you and scan things they can
find but even then you could be already affected. If they could only
make it more accessible so you can go into the virus ches to remove
files that you no are safe, and tell the program. But no, for them,
blind people don't have the rite to use virus software. So once again
we nothing to them.

On 11/11/2014, Charles Krugman  wrote:
> Steve, did you uninstall the antivirus software before reinstalling Tapin
> Radio?. I still have the error message about the corrupted Tapin Radio
> file.
> Chuck
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Steve Pattison
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 8:56 PM
> To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org
> Subject: Re: My TapinRadio Problem Solved
>
> Hi Chuck,
>
> Thanks for your message. I neglected to mention that first of all I
> tried disabling my firewall and anti-virus software to see if TapinRadio
> would let me hear stations and that didn't work. So I tried completely
> uninstalling my anti-virus software and reinstalling it again and that
> solved the problem. Yes it was a bit of work and inconvenient but I'm
> glad it fixed the problem. Of course whether you do this or not is
> completely up to you but this was the only thing that worked for me.
>
> Regards Steve.
>
> On 11/11/2014 2:43 PM, Charles Krugman wrote:
>>
>> well I tried to disable the AVG firewall and redownloaded the file from
>> the web site. When installing the file however I received an error
>> message stating that "this file is corrupt and that I should find a new
>> version of the program. I'm not sure if there is any other part of AVG
>> to disable and I'm not really to spend uninstalling and reinstalling it
>> so I'm looking for other solutions.
>
> json
>
>
>


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Re: My TapinRadio Problem Solved

[Charles Krugman]

Steve, did you uninstall the antivirus software before reinstalling Tapin 
Radio?. I still have the error message about the corrupted Tapin Radio file.

Chuck

-Original Message- 
From: Steve Pattison

Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 8:56 PM
To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org
Subject: Re: My TapinRadio Problem Solved

Hi Chuck,

Thanks for your message. I neglected to mention that first of all I
tried disabling my firewall and anti-virus software to see if TapinRadio
would let me hear stations and that didn't work. So I tried completely
uninstalling my anti-virus software and reinstalling it again and that
solved the problem. Yes it was a bit of work and inconvenient but I'm
glad it fixed the problem. Of course whether you do this or not is
completely up to you but this was the only thing that worked for me.

Regards Steve.

On 11/11/2014 2:43 PM, Charles Krugman wrote:


well I tried to disable the AVG firewall and redownloaded the file from
the web site. When installing the file however I received an error
message stating that "this file is corrupt and that I should find a new
version of the program. I'm not sure if there is any other part of AVG
to disable and I'm not really to spend uninstalling and reinstalling it
so I'm looking for other solutions.


json 

Re: Steamsounds

[Laurence Taylor]

On 10/11/2014 16:51, Dane Trethowan wrote:

> For those of us who like to make and listen to audio recordings, check 
> this out.
> http://www.steamsoundsarchive.com/

Thanks Dane. I knew about Steamsounds, but wasn't aware it was still in
operation.

-- 
rgds
LAurence
<><

Re: My TapinRadio Problem Solved

[Ray Williams]

it should auto update every month.  usually within the first day or
two.  good luck

On 11/10/14, Steve Pattison  wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just an update to let people know that I solved the problem I was having
> with TapinRadio crashing. The solution for me was to uninstall and then
> reinstall my anti-virus program which is ESET Smart Security version 8.
> Since doing this I can update TapinRadio presets and listen to stations
> without any problems. It will be interesting to see if I can update the
> next lot of new presets. If I can't at least next time I'll know where
> to start to find a solution. I hope this helps others who are having
> similar problems with TapinRadio.
>
> Regards Steve.
>
>

CD mixers I am at a cross roads.

[Don Ball]

I do live DJ work. I play music for parties and the like.
My old Numark CD mixer is bighting the dust and I need to go in a different 
direction.
I am trying to get away from playing CDs live from a CD mixer and putting my 
stuff on either a pc or a smart phone.
Some new numark mixers seem to offer some help in that direction.
I can get a mixdeck  express which has duel CD drives and USB ports for hard 
drives, thumb drives etc..
You can all so plug this mixer in to a computer and use it as a DJ controller.
The other way is a CD mixer with Bluetooth capability that will  play audio 
from your smart phone.
They say that the transport controls will work with the phone or laptop but 
they mention no DJ software to control your music with. I think just the audio 
and some limited key mapping is all you get with that mixer.
I need to find a direction. Which deck would you recommend and what DJ software 
would you use to  drive the mixer.
I know that the mixdeck express will use something called surado dj and virtual 
dJ. And something called tractor.
I don't know if you can use replay products or Sam DJ or zello, station play 
list any thing that I have had some success with when I have experimented with 
software in the past.
I needd lots of help I have an android phone but have know idea how to connect 
a Hard drive to it. I could upload music to the cloud I suppose. 
I could use an Ipad or some sort of I device but I don't necessarily want to 
use I-tunes software.
Lots of questions I know but there are some powerful brains on this list that 
can help me think on what to do.