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Kishan

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Originally posted by: Jzero
Seems like the Mac Mini is missing TV-out of some sort (we don't all have TVs that support DVI, and those of us that do probably don't need to buy a low-end Mac for a media-center PC :) ). It would otherwise make a super-sweet media center computer, IMO.
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I think it has s-video/composite out. I've seen s-video out on a Mac and it looks so much better than my PC.
 
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Jzero

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Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
Originally posted by: Jzero
Seems like the Mac Mini is missing TV-out of some sort (we don't all have TVs that support DVI, and those of us that do probably don't need to buy a low-end Mac for a media-center PC :) ). It would otherwise make a super-sweet media center computer, IMO.
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I think it has s-video/composite out. I've seen s-video out on a Mac and it looks so much better than my PC.
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It's DVI only, but you can get this guy for $20 so it's all good.
 
0roo0roo

0roo0roo

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yea trying to mod your own sff into it.. u'll probably end up with something noisy after a lot of work.
 
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schdaddy

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Originally posted by: Jzero
Seems like the Mac Mini is missing TV-out of some sort (we don't all have TVs that support DVI, and those of us that do probably don't need to buy a low-end Mac for a media-center PC :) ). It would otherwise make a super-sweet media center computer, IMO.
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S-video and composite video output to connect directly to a TV or projector (requires Apple DVI to Video Adapter, sold separately)

EDIT:

NVM - looks like you found it;)
 
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cerebusPu

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wahh...i want one too. now the choice is between this and a SFF shuttle/biostar. for $500 its hard to choose. i can get a high end shuttle for that much.
 
NFS4

NFS4

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Originally posted by: Jzero
Originally posted by: KPSHAH316
Originally posted by: Jzero
Seems like the Mac Mini is missing TV-out of some sort (we don't all have TVs that support DVI, and those of us that do probably don't need to buy a low-end Mac for a media-center PC :) ). It would otherwise make a super-sweet media center computer, IMO.
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I think it has s-video/composite out. I've seen s-video out on a Mac and it looks so much better than my PC.
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It's DVI only, but you can get this guy for $20 so it's all good.
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I think it comes with the adapter
 
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vexingv

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this new mac mini is very reminiscent of the old G4 cube (i think introduced in 2000), which has been continued for awhile. from what i remember, there were various problems w/ it such as heat issues.

as for the new ipod shuffle. its got no lcd. having one would def. increase the cost. the shuffle is a completely new line to attract a different type of user/audience. my 3g ipod fits the bill just fine for now (except that its been at full capacity for months now)
 
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djheater

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Mar 19, 2001
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Originally posted by: adambooth
Originally posted by: DnetMHZ

Isn't there a Mac version of VNC?
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Of course. Apple Remote Desktop is also available as well.
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From my (i'm at work) limited searches I think they charge a bundle for it and I never found anything that explicitly said it allowed a PC to control a Mac. Any idea?
 
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jalaram

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Here's a link to some other photos.

One thing they did was to have an external psu/brick. The OP stated that none of the parts are user upgradeable. Even the Espresso/Capuccino PC was upgradeable IIRC.

The Mac mini is looking more and more like a laptop w/o the lcd, kb, mouse.
 
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jalaram

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Originally posted by: djheater
Originally posted by: adambooth
Originally posted by: DnetMHZ

Isn't there a Mac version of VNC?
Click to expand...

Of course. Apple Remote Desktop is also available as well.
Click to expand...

From my (i'm at work) limited searches I think they charge a bundle for it and I never found anything that explicitly said it allowed a PC to control a Mac. Any idea?
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Maybe, but for the reverse (Mac control the PC), there's a Remote Desktop client for the Mac.

 
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djheater

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Mar 19, 2001
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Originally posted by: jalaram
Originally posted by: djheater
Originally posted by: adambooth
Originally posted by: DnetMHZ

Isn't there a Mac version of VNC?
Click to expand...

Of course. Apple Remote Desktop is also available as well.
Click to expand...

From my (i'm at work) limited searches I think they charge a bundle for it and I never found anything that explicitly said it allowed a PC to control a Mac. Any idea?
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Maybe, but for the reverse (Mac control the PC), there's a Remote Desktop client for the Mac.
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Yeah, I knew about that but it wouldn't work for my scenario :(
 
MetalMat

MetalMat

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Wow, looks like it will be great for upgrading. I bet it will be great for gaming too and have tons of cool programs. Maybe this won't be overpriced and people who are noobs who only know about the ipod won't get it just cause they saw it in the movies and celebrities use them.

Oh wait, its a mac :thumbsdown:
 
Aves

Aves

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Originally posted by: MidasKnight
Nice. I'm buying one. First mac in 8 years. Last one I owned was a Performa 6200. I then went the PC route after that. I've been waiting to get a mac as a second computer since OSX came out.
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The last Mac I had was a Mac Plus but I want this. :D
 
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Jzero

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Oct 10, 1999
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Originally posted by: sygyzy
The sad part is this is a rip off of existing mini-itx computers.

http://www.hoojum.com/html/product.htm

But nobody will ever dare say Apple copied anyone because usually they are the victims themselves.
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Nothing really proprietary or magical about shrinking the mainboard and putting it in a small box. If you really want to be pedantic, the G4 Cube produced from 2000-2001 outdates most realistic SFF implementations.
 
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