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    Alternatives to mac mini

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by princeth, Nov 30, 2011.

  1. princeth

    princeth Notebook Enthusiast

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    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
     
    princeth, Nov 30, 2011
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  2. SP Forsythe

    SP Forsythe Notebook Evangelist

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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.
     
    SP Forsythe, Nov 30, 2011
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  3. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    And if you're looking for answers regarding non-laptop computers, you need to ask in the Desktop Review forums.
     
    saturnotaku, Nov 30, 2011
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  4. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Build a mini-itx desktop
     
    Mobius 1, Nov 30, 2011
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