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    Mac Mini Review (pics, specs) Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by -, Jun 20, 2005.

  1. Guest

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    The Mac Mini isn't a notebook by any means. It's questionable as to whether you'd call it a desktop computer either. I was going to buy a laptop, but since the Mac Mini is a computer you can easily carry around (like a notebook) if you so wish, I decided to choose it instead.

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    hr_phenom Notebook Consultant

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    Although I quite enjoyed reading this review, isn't this notebookreview.com? Shouldn't the reviews and discussions be for notebook computers?
     
    hr_phenom, Jun 20, 2005
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  3. AMDemon

    AMDemon Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd have to agree with that observation.

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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    More info is a good thing. A Mac Mini is a laptop without the screen. It uses laptop hard drive and optical drive.






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  5. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    We debated this and decided to post it because the Mini really is a portable PC. It's smaller than some DTR's, LOL. Don't worry, you won't see much of this kind of review and it's only the first time we've tried something like this.

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  6. MGX

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    It's a laptop without monitor, without mouse and without keyboard.

    Anyway, do you travel with the Mac Mini?

    Sorry but I can't believe that you carry all that stuff, it just makes no sense.
     
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    Eitherway, does it have a battery?

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    AMDemon, Jun 21, 2005
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  8. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I guess the Mac mini falls into the SFF(small form factor) category, these are generally placed in the same category as notebooks. They have some parts in common with laptops,so I guess it can be included.

    Nice review BTW. although I dont fancy myself having one!

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  9. joey

    joey Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by MGX
     
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  10. lewdvig

    lewdvig Notebook Virtuoso

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    I love mine.

    There is a battery mod, but it is a little half baked.

    It would not be hard to mount a small TFT onto one of these. In fact maybe the company the does the PS2 LCD could coem out with one (battery/TFT combo).

    A unix workstation that is the size of a lunchpail...

    Maybe the TFT could be a Wacom touch sensitive model and use Apple hand writing recognition software...

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    lewdvig, Jun 22, 2005
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