i'm looking for an alternative for a mac mini that has a lower price.
I'll be mainly using it as a htpc
streaming online content,
I already have a ps3, but its too slow
additional details:
I live in canada
budget is 50-400
preferred stores = amazon.ca / futureshop.ca
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Well, since you posted this in the Apple forum, the Mac answer is that there are no less expensive alternatives. The Mac Mini is the least expensive Mac you can buy. I suppose if the OS is the important determinant factor, then buying refurbished or used is a manner in which you might lower the cost.
Alternatively, you may consider some cheap Windows PC for the task. I see many offerings in the "micro-PC" realm. -
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And if you're looking for answers regarding non-laptop computers, you need to ask in the Desktop Review forums.
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Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by princeth, Nov 30, 2011.