Mac Mini vs iMac

eMacMan · Nov 24th, 2009, 11:50 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by dolawren
	The mini is easier to carry back to the store should it need to be fixed, The iMac is a PITA to carry back to the store should it need to be fixed. Dave

No an eMac is a PITA to carry back to the dealer, I did it 4 times.

Compared to that a 27" iMac is super portable.

johnnydee · Nov 24th, 2009, 02:44 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by eMacMan
	No an eMac is a PITA to carry back to the dealer, I did it 4 times. Compared to that a 27" iMac is super portable.

Yeah you can put it in your pocket!
Assuming you have baggy pants!

mkolesa · Nov 24th, 2009, 03:54 PM

back to the OP... if the prob is just that the computer seems slow, run maintenance/onyx and then disk warrior. odds are that you'll be back to your original performance and even if you're not, disk warrior is still a super app to have in the tool kit!

mguertin · Nov 24th, 2009, 04:20 PM

I'll add in another vote for the imac over the mini. The mini's are cheaper if you are on a strict budget, the iMac is a MUCH better computing experience performance wise.

Carrying an iMac in the original box is easy.

Lichen Software · Nov 24th, 2009, 05:16 PM

I can live with a little less performance.

I like the separation of church and state and I like the separation of computer and monitor. I tend to keep my machines a long time. Even after they have been replaced with a newer one, they get "single functioned" and used for something. Not being able to jettison a bad sub-assembly bugs me - I think it goes right back to my original Mac and Mac SE days.

figo · Nov 24th, 2009, 07:28 PM

When does Jobs usually release the new iMacs? Thinking of waiting until the next release.

Also, is touch screen on the horizon??

Thanks

greydoggie · Nov 24th, 2009, 08:15 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by figo
	When does Jobs usually release the new iMacs? Thinking of waiting until the next release. Also, is touch screen on the horizon?? Thanks

The new ones just came out. If you want one get it now.

cutra · Nov 25th, 2009, 10:55 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by fyrefly
	Do you not keep the box? I admit it's bigger, and the 27" is a BEAST, but I see people carrying those iMac boxes around the Eaton Centre all the time when I'm there.

Wierd, are there many issues with the iMac's that people are bringing them back?

mguertin · Nov 26th, 2009, 12:27 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by cutra
	Wierd, are there many issues with the iMac's that people are bringing them back?

More likely they have just bought them and are taking them home

ehMax · Nov 27th, 2009, 05:15 PM

You can do some neat mounting with the Mac Mini as well with the H-Squared Mini Shelf. Going to be using them as point-of-sale computers and mount underneath the counter.

For a lot of receptionist, Dr's Offices and even some people's home desk, 21.5 " computer / display is starting to get a little big. Have to stand up or go on your tippy-toes to see the people behind the computer.

Dual matt screen setup is pretty cool. And let's face it... a lot of people mostly use their computer for Internet (ehMac), email, word processing, some photos in iPhoto and to listen to music. At that point the performance between iMac and Mac mini isn't really that important.

Nov 24th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#14
mguertin Honourable Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakville, ON Posts: 5,018	I'll add in another vote for the imac over the mini. The mini's are cheaper if you are on a strict budget, the iMac is a MUCH better computing experience performance wise. Carrying an iMac in the original box is easy. __________________ Toronto Pug Rescue Group www.pugalug.com Online Music Collaboration: www.musicianscollaboration.com

Nov 24th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#15
Lichen Software Full Citizen Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Barrie Posts: 833	I like the Mini I can live with a little less performance. I like the separation of church and state and I like the separation of computer and monitor. I tend to keep my machines a long time. Even after they have been replaced with a newer one, they get "single functioned" and used for something. Not being able to jettison a bad sub-assembly bugs me - I think it goes right back to my original Mac and Mac SE days.

Nov 24th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#16
figo Full Citizen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 44	New iMacs When does Jobs usually release the new iMacs? Thinking of waiting until the next release. Also, is touch screen on the horizon?? Thanks

Nov 27th, 2009, 05:15 PM	#20
ehMax Mayor of ehMac Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: ehMac World Headquarters Posts: 7,362	You can do some neat mounting with the Mac Mini as well with the H-Squared Mini Shelf. Going to be using them as point-of-sale computers and mount underneath the counter. For a lot of receptionist, Dr's Offices and even some people's home desk, 21.5 " computer / display is starting to get a little big. Have to stand up or go on your tippy-toes to see the people behind the computer. Dual matt screen setup is pretty cool. And let's face it... a lot of people mostly use their computer for Internet (ehMac), email, word processing, some photos in iPhoto and to listen to music. At that point the performance between iMac and Mac mini isn't really that important. __________________ ehMac Twitter Page \| Join ehMac's Kiva.org Team, loan and change lives!

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Nov 24th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#13
mkolesa Full Citizen Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: toronto Posts: 820	back to the OP... if the prob is just that the computer seems slow, run maintenance/onyx and then disk warrior. odds are that you'll be back to your original performance and even if you're not, disk warrior is still a super app to have in the tool kit!

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