[ydl-gen] RFO: Mac Mini or G5 iMac

[Ken Schweigert]

Thanks for your opinions.


On 9/6/05, Brian Wood <beww1 at mac.com> wrote:
> Just my $0.02:
> 
> You didn't mention what version of MacOS you run under MOL, if it's OS-X

I'm assuming the mini will come with Tiger.  If not, I have Panther I
can install.


> you *definitely* want more than the stock 256MB. of RAM that the Mini
> comes with. Even running straight OS-X, 256MB. is insufficient. The

Oh yeah, definately upgrade to a gig.


> You are right about the 33-1/3 RPM hard drive being slow. I replaced a
> similar drive in my iBook with a 5400 RPM unit and the difference is
> quite noticeable.

This is my biggest reservation about the mini.  I'd hate for my
upgrade to end up being a downgrade.

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