March 7, 200917 yr For music purpose (and maybe a little bit of simple Wordprocessing at the same time) is it: 1) an obligation to change the 5400 rpm HD for a 7200 rpm HD? No, but go for the 7200 anyway if the price difference is not too big, you'll appreciate the faster speed. 2) an obligation to go from 2g to 4g memory? Yes, but don't buy it from Apple.
March 7, 200917 yr for a music server, you don't need a faster drive or more memory. 2gb and a 5400 rpm drive is fine. People like to upgrade for no discernable reason other than the ability to say theirs is faster. For music, it just doesn't matter.
March 7, 200917 yr Seems we have a split decision... Many thanks. It's clearer now and anyway I choose it seems I'll end up with a few more $ in my pocket just in case.......Van Der Graaf is visiting us this summer in Qu
March 7, 200917 yr I'm using the previous generation Mac Mini with the slower processor, 1Gb Ram and the 80Gb HD. It is more than fast enough and I have noticed absolutely nothing that would indicate any need to upgrade anything except for perhaps the shitty monitor I'm using because I was trying to do this as cheaply as possible.
March 7, 200917 yr for a music server, you don't need a faster drive or more memory. 2gb and a 5400 rpm drive is fine. People like to upgrade for no discernable reason other than the ability to say theirs is faster. For music, it just doesn't matter.Agreed, but (a) I'd be hard pressed not to use a computer -- any computer -- for something else, and ( "...the ability to say..." -- heck, I don't even say it, I just like moar memory and moar faster speedier because I like moar memory and moar faster speedier. I'm shallow, and I'm at peace with that.
March 7, 200917 yr If you're getting the new mac mini (with the video chipset), you'll be able to do 1080p video straight out of the box, with the slow drive and 2gb of ram. That's significantly more taxing than anything you'll do with audio short of a protools setup...
March 8, 200917 yr If you're getting the new mac mini (with the video chipset), you'll be able to do 1080p video straight out of the box, with the slow drive and 2gb of ram. That's significantly more taxing than anything you'll do with audio short of a protools setup... Really?? Does this mean I could hook a Mini up to my 52" Sharp Aquos LCD?
March 8, 200917 yr Author it sure does Though it would be easier if they'd included HDMI out instead of mini-DVI. But that would undercut the Apple TV I guess.
March 8, 200917 yr Author Monoprice will sell you an DVI to HDMI cable for teh cheep. But it will still not carry teh sound.
March 8, 200917 yr There will probably be a MDP to hdmi that includes sound at some point. My understanding is it's in the spec.
March 9, 200917 yr Buh? I mean, unless you're not into black... I meant I'd prefer a more flat black. The colorware black is downright cartoonish, imo. Most of their colors are a bit harsh, kind of like cheap unmixed tempera paint that they use in school art programs, but with a ton of gloss on top.
March 9, 200917 yr Its all preference, etc, etc. The pic above probably illustrates my point better. The shades they choose are far from the shades I'd choose. They seem hyper saturated/exaggerated/over the top.
March 9, 200917 yr In other words, Apple-y? Again: (shrug) I don't care about too many of the colors, so I tend not to stand in judgment. PS They do, indeed, have a flat black, as well as the "metallic".
March 9, 200917 yr I sent an iPod at Colorware not too long ago and was a bit surprise by the lack of refinement the paint was showing. On the other hand they are offering to do your own personal choice. So it can be ask something like: Please do a ''classy job'' with my audio gear I'm not street racing with it... Amicalement
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