• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

2009 Mac Mini discussion thread

Page 3 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
lol .. well if Apple would just make a Mac in a Shuttle form factor I wouldn't be having this discussion 🙂 I've passed on the Hackintosh idea since I don't want to deal with the issues it entails. I don't really want a MacPro mega-beast form factor, so the only way to get a headless mac is to buy a Mini and spend a few $$ tweaking it
 
Originally posted by: racolvin
lol .. well if Apple would just make a Mac in a Shuttle form factor I wouldn't be having this discussion 🙂 I've passed on the Hackintosh idea since I don't want to deal with the issues it entails. I don't really want a MacPro mega-beast form factor, so the only way to get a headless mac is to buy a Mini and spend a few $$ tweaking it
Click to expand...

You could try an EFI-X chip:

http://www.efi-x.com/

All you have to do is buy compatible hardware listed on their HCL (Hardware Compatibility List) and install Leopard. Easy as pie 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Kaido
Originally posted by: racolvin
lol .. well if Apple would just make a Mac in a Shuttle form factor I wouldn't be having this discussion 🙂 I've passed on the Hackintosh idea since I don't want to deal with the issues it entails. I don't really want a MacPro mega-beast form factor, so the only way to get a headless mac is to buy a Mini and spend a few $$ tweaking it
Click to expand...

You could try an EFI-X chip:

http://www.efi-x.com/

All you have to do is buy compatible hardware listed on their HCL (Hardware Compatibility List) and install Leopard. Easy as pie 🙂
Click to expand...

Yeah, but an EFI-X chip at the going rate of roughly 1.5 Hackintoshes.
 
Originally posted by: Kaido
Originally posted by: racolvin
lol .. well if Apple would just make a Mac in a Shuttle form factor I wouldn't be having this discussion 🙂 I've passed on the Hackintosh idea since I don't want to deal with the issues it entails. I don't really want a MacPro mega-beast form factor, so the only way to get a headless mac is to buy a Mini and spend a few $$ tweaking it
Click to expand...

You could try an EFI-X chip:

http://www.efi-x.com/

All you have to do is buy compatible hardware listed on their HCL (Hardware Compatibility List) and install Leopard. Easy as pie 🙂
Click to expand...

First you have to actually buy one of those chips though.
 
Originally posted by: tefleming
Originally posted by: Kaido
Originally posted by: racolvin
lol .. well if Apple would just make a Mac in a Shuttle form factor I wouldn't be having this discussion 🙂 I've passed on the Hackintosh idea since I don't want to deal with the issues it entails. I don't really want a MacPro mega-beast form factor, so the only way to get a headless mac is to buy a Mini and spend a few $$ tweaking it
Click to expand...

You could try an EFI-X chip:

http://www.efi-x.com/

All you have to do is buy compatible hardware listed on their HCL (Hardware Compatibility List) and install Leopard. Easy as pie 🙂
Click to expand...

Yeah, but an EFI-X chip at the going rate of roughly 1.5 Hackintoshes.
Click to expand...

:laugh:
 
quick question regarding the audio out options on the new Mac Mini . . . the tech specs on apple's website says its a combined optical digital audio input/audio line in. As far as I can tell looking at the photos online, its a 3.5 mm audio line in jack. I have a 5.1 set of logitech speakers with optical audio inputs. How does Apples combined optical line in work with that if it does at all?
 
Originally posted by: JC86
quick question regarding the audio out options on the new Mac Mini . . . the tech specs on apple's website says its a combined optical digital audio input/audio line in. As far as I can tell looking at the photos online, its a 3.5 mm audio line in jack. I have a 5.1 set of logitech speakers with optical audio inputs. How does Apples combined optical line in work with that if it does at all?
Click to expand...

Yup, you just need an adapter: (the 3.5mm jack is a mini optical jack combined with a regular analog minijack)

http://www.amazon.com/Toslink-...-Adapter/dp/B0002MQGRM
 
Originally posted by: magnux
Oh, and just to put the nail in the coffin.. here's photo proof. [pic]

Guess it's time to update the OP. 🙁

[more]
Click to expand...
I swear Apple is purposely trying to drive people away this time.
 
sheesh ... apparently I'm destined to be Mac-less forever if Steve keeps this sort of crap up. I was prepared to shell out $$ to upgrade the CPU but oh well 🙁
 
Originally posted by: ViRGE
Originally posted by: Kaido
Mac Mini 1TB Kit: ($249)

http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Pa...-Upgrade-Kit/IF107-070
Click to expand...
An external unit designed to fit under the Mini would be much more practical, IMHO.
Click to expand...

And if they used 2.5" instead of 3.5" drives they could probably fit 2 of them side by side under the mini, thus making the stack shorter. The whole appeal of the Mini to me is that it isn't much bigger than your average external optical drive, but it is an entire system in that space.

Sure, it isn't the most powerful system on the block, but for a file server, or an HTPC system it would be more than enough.
 
Originally posted by: tefleming
Has anyone found any updates on the CPU status? (Upgradable, if so, how far?)
Click to expand...

Look a few posts up... it's soldered in.

I guess that doesn't mean it's impossible, but my willingness to hack a computer probably ends with soldering the CPU.
 
Originally posted by: silverpig
Originally posted by: tefleming
Has anyone found any updates on the CPU status? (Upgradable, if so, how far?)
Click to expand...

Look a few posts up... it's soldered in.

I guess that doesn't mean it's impossible, but my willingness to hack a computer probably ends with soldering the CPU.
Click to expand...

Thanks, I missed it amidst the HDD discussion.

That sucks.
 
Originally posted by: tefleming
Originally posted by: silverpig
Originally posted by: tefleming
Has anyone found any updates on the CPU status? (Upgradable, if so, how far?)
Click to expand...

Look a few posts up... it's soldered in.

I guess that doesn't mean it's impossible, but my willingness to hack a computer probably ends with soldering the CPU.
Click to expand...

Thanks, I missed it amidst the HDD discussion.

That sucks.
Click to expand...

Yeah...it's a really really huge bummer. The Mini had a lot of potential if the CPU was socketed...this move by Apple is just going to drive more people to build Hackintoshes, unfortunately.
 
FWIW, the rep at my local Apple Store said that the Mini could only drive one (1) monitor at a time, not two 🙁
 
Originally posted by: Kaido
FWIW, the rep at my local Apple Store said that the Mini could only drive one (1) monitor at a time, not two 🙁
Click to expand...

100% false. I'm using the new Mini on 2 24" LCDs (via HDMI out to displayport & mini-DVI) right this very second. I'd be happy to provide pics if you want.
 
Originally posted by: Phobic9
Originally posted by: Kaido
FWIW, the rep at my local Apple Store said that the Mini could only drive one (1) monitor at a time, not two 🙁
Click to expand...

100% false. I'm using the new Mini on 2 24" LCDs (via HDMI out to displayport & mini-DVI) right this very second. I'd be happy to provide pics if you want.
Click to expand...

I believe you but pics are always good. 😀
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top