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devo
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| I started to configure a Mac mini server for fun and noticed they offer the MacBook Air SuperDrive as an option for going external. Did I miss something about that drive becoming compatible with other Macs? I was under the impression that it didn't work. |
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hackersmovie
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| Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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| devo wrote: | | I started to configure a Mac mini server for fun and noticed they offer the MacBook Air SuperDrive as an option for going external. Did I miss something about that drive becoming compatible with other Macs? I was under the impression that it didn't work. |
Good work Dear Watson, Good work!
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Futa_Mill
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| Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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This is now my biggest gripe against Apple HD offerings in the mini, macbook and at least the small macbook pro. I don't need a high capacity drive, but I want a decently performing one and I can't get it in a 5400 rpm model. I have a 1.83 ghz C2D mini with upgraded RAM and a 7200 rpm internal drive. This feels noticeably faster to me than my new 13" macbook pro, which has a 160 gb 5400 rpm drive and 2 gb RAM. The Seagate 7200 rpm drive I put into my mini made a big difference and it's only a matter of time until I put one in my macbook pro. |
Exactly I just learnt about this in my computer organization class. Harddrives make a world of a difference compared to a cpu upgrade.
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I think the addition of the Mac mini server was a brilliant move, but that case just doesn't look right. I'll deal though for $999. I mean, that's a really good deal for something coming with Snow Leopard Server.
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ESUNintel
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| Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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| The new Mini server seems pretty cool, makes it almost tempting to replace my WHS. ...but I won't anytime in the near future. |
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Ben Tex
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| Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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| ESUNintel wrote: | | The new Mini server seems pretty cool, makes it almost tempting to replace my WHS. ...but I won't anytime in the near future. |
I was just thinking the same thing about my MediaSmart. Then I started thinking about having one with a Drobo and now my head is spinning.  |
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ESUNintel
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| Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Ben_Tex wrote: | | ESUNintel wrote: | | The new Mini server seems pretty cool, makes it almost tempting to replace my WHS. ...but I won't anytime in the near future. |
I was just thinking the same thing about my MediaSmart. Then I started thinking about having one with a Drobo and now my head is spinning. |
It took me so long to decide between Drobo and WHS, and now we have more choices ...nice |
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MacDSmith2
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| Squid3660 wrote: | | I have learned my lesson from my first mini buying experience in 2006, the 1.66ghz dual core... I could have gone higher in spec, but I was not sure what to expect from the mini and did not want to spend too much on something I may not like. Now I am a true fan boy and know better... go with the best because it is worth it. |
I've been buying Apple and PC computers since the MITS Altair 8800 and I've always followed one rule: get the fastest processor you can afford in any model configuration you buy. Works for me! |
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MacDSmith2
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| ESUNintel wrote: | | The new Mini server seems pretty cool, makes it almost tempting to replace my WHS. ...but I won't anytime in the near future. |
We're gonna need a new forum... The Mac Mini Server! After the first of the year, I'm gonna have to think hard on an HP Windows Home Server or the Mac Mini Server. I noticed that Apple is showing a 4 TB RAID solution on the Mac Mini Server page as an accessory, for those complaining about storage space in a server configuration. This is gonna be a dynamite product for schools and other small groups that need collaboration but don't need a $5,000 price tag server solution. |
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colormetal
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| wondering whether the cpu is soldered or not |
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Bandit Bill
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| What no post from philiparcario. He must be busy ripping one of these bad boys apart and upgrading it |
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philiparcario
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got a 2.53 on order. will post when it comes. looks like this mini will not need many mods.
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MalzyWheels
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| colormetal wrote: | | wondering whether the cpu is soldered or not |
I'm betting it is...
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gigaguy
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They took philiparcario's double drive Mini creation!
thanks p for all your help, my early 09 MM is ready for the Scorpio black 320g 7200r I got, but am I?
I did order the new mouse, can't wait to get it. I hope it is all that it could be. |
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z0ner
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I think I'll hang onto my 2GHz 4GB Early 2009 model since these 5400RPM drives are NO match for my OCZ Vertex 120GB SSD.
Muhaaaahaaa  |
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