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Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo
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Outstanding Computer for the Money
I have been a Windows hacker for over 25 years. In that time I have owned many Intel/Windows based computers, several of which I built myself. But I always felt that Windows was a pain, not to mention unreliable. The latest Vista version is a perfect case in point. Hence my decision to invest in the 1.83GHz Mac Mini to see what the fuss with Apple and Leopard was all about. All I have to say is "Wow". This is one nice computer, especially with a couple of minor upgrades that I did myself i...
[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review can be read at Amazon.com]
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02/12/2008
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Mac mini
After doing lot of research whether to go for Apple laptop or Mac mini.settled with Mac mini as the price was good.I would say it is really a good investment.Setup was very easy and got the Leophard DVD from Apple within a week and upgrade took less time.Only thing you need to have in mind is the Monitor which you are using should be DVI compatible then only you can get a better resolution.If you have a VGA monitor the resolution will be ok but not that great/
Installed Microsoft XP u...
[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/28/2007
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Converted PC User
The Mac mini is a great machine that actually works. It's performance is much better than my PC with similar specs (but much larger case). It has taken a little while to get used to the Leopard OS but well worth it. I can now do virtually everything I did on my PC, but much quicker. I would recommend it to anyone.
[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review can be read at Amazon.com]
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12/14/2007
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MiniMac Great Value
Apple's miniMac, although not for power users, makes a great purchase for casual users and those who want to dedicate a computer to a specific purpose (i.g., TIVO type of service, a small network server, controlling lights and security in the house, as in interface between a Ham Radio and the whole world, home theater setup, etc.) Just be sure to purchase as much memory as possible! Windows and Linux can run on this computer in emulation as quickly as on a regular laptop PC. (I have found that...
[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review can be read at Amazon.com]
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12/25/2007
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(11 of 11) Users Found This Review Helpful
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great little Mac
I bought this mini to replace a 1.42 GHz G4 mini that just couldn't handle my 6,000+ pictures in iPhoto anymore. It took 1-2 minutes before I could do anything in iPhoto after I opened it.
When I got this machine, I immediately replaced the two 512 MB sticks with two 1 GB sticks that I bought online for about $35 each (much cheaper than Apple). I also had an existing 200GB external drive which is the same form factor as the mini and sits underneath it in addition to a Belkin USB hub (same f...
[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review can be read at Amazon.com]
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09/21/2007
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Pretty awesome for such a little guy.
I have a 3 year old powerbook and this cheap mac mini runs circles around it!! Even though it's completely low end, it's still fast enough to watch 720P HDTV and movies.
I upgraded it with 3GB of ram (though you have to do that yourself, apple will only install 2GB, but 50% more ram makes it MUCH faster. (the max it will recognize is 3.3GB but you'd have to install 4gb for that.. so it's kind of a waste)
You can EASILY hook it up to an HDTV through DVI-DVI, DVI-HDMI, or DV...
[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review can be read at Amazon.com]
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11/05/2007
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Especially for those who like to customize peripherals (4+ stars)
This little Mac CPU is perfect for people who want a powerful but inexpensive CPU without the frills. Just 2.5" high and 6.5" square, it fits almost anywhere: on a desk, in a drawer, on a narrow shelf. The unit comes with a Mac SuperDrive for burning and playing DVD/CDs, a remote control, BlueTooth technology, the iLife Suite (iPhoto, iTunes, Garage Band, Photo Booth, iMovie, etc.), and the newest OS X Leopard (on CDs, not installed.) That's it. You have to buy your own keyboard, mouse, mo...
[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review can be read at Amazon.com]
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03/16/2008
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awesome
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: This is quite possibly the easiest machine to setup and go with. I plugged it into my 46” Samsung television and hit the on button. A couple minutes and about 5 questions later I was up and running – wirelessly and all.
Cons: It did come with Tiger when originally advertised as Leopard – see other thoughts.
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[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review by MikeD can be read at Newegg.com]
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MikeD
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02/24/2008
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Big Bang For The Buck
I bought this item 2 weeks ago and just upgraded the memory to 3Gigs. I have a 160GB Ministack (same form factor) sitting under it which serves as an alternate boot drive and a Firewire/USB powered hub. The machine works great and is very silent. It takes up minimal space on the desktop. A great buy for switchers and new users as an introduction the Macs.
[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review can be read at Amazon.com]
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09/22/2007
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Frustrating at first, but getting better
Getting my Mac to work the way I want has been a little frustrating. First, I purchased the version with only 1GB of memory with the intention of installing additional 3rd party memory (what Apple charges for additional memory is nothing short of criminal). As I am a very old hand at cracking open PCs, I thought this would be a straight-forward process, but it isn't.
First off, opening a Mac Mini on your own violates the warranty! This is an absolutely ridiculous policy on the part...
[Apple MB138LLA Mac mini 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, Combo review can be read at Amazon.com]
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02/29/2008
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89%
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