Why are minis so popular?

[OWC Jamie]

PeterB wrote:
[quote=mattkime]

Great, now I can't stand up. Thanks Matt!



Fix that for ya

[mikebw]

Mini 9 wrote:
Apple has yet to build the HEADLESS iMac.

A headless iMac wouldn't have any eyes. It would have to be the neckMac or stumpMac.

[Panopticon]

and for $500, only two choices are possible:

1. C2D Mac Mini
   
2. DIY fauxPro Quad*
   *and not everyone wants a 'non' Apple computer running x86 or, sincerely believe they are not capable of assembling one.
   
   :priate:

[Article Accelerator]

h linamen wrote:
I see lots of interest in the minis in our forum. Why?

To summarize these responses:

- very low energy consumption combined with good performance
- near silent
- very compact
- excellent connectivity
- good value

...plus:

- good record of reliability
- moderately hackable
- a dedicated accessories market

Those seem like reasons enough to me...

[MacMission]

Dual monitors!
Quiet!

[Zoidberg]

jdc wrote:
[quote=3d]
Some people like to use their own monitors. The glare shining off of the glossy screens on the current iMacs is just awful. There's no BTO choice for matte screens on iMacs.

Not everyone is put off by the glossy screen. Been staring at mine for 2+ years now, perfectly fine.
Ditto on what jdc said; no glossy-screen hatin' here. (And, yeah, I've heard the "well I guess you don't care about accurate colors" argument.) I don't work in a cave either; I have a nearly-whole-wall window facing west so I get a lot of sun in the afternoon. I have shades on it but I get a lot of natural light and haven't had any trouble.

Love my glossy iMac monitor. Have a dual setup (with a Dell P2310H) and I really am pining for Apple to make a proper (non-MacBook attachment) 24" monitor, though I'm looking at the Dell U2410 ...

As for the Mac mini, I'm considering one for my home theater setup as well.

[hotdogthemovie]

Another vote here for the Mini HTPC. Mine boots from a 2TB external FW800 drive containing all my dvd's, home movies, photos, and music. It also runs my MagicJack phone. When I'm not watching movies or Hulu (no cable tv at my house), it's busy ripping dvd's or converting vhs tapes of old Disney movies for my daughter.

I have owned dozens of computers since the early 80's, and I don't think I have ever had one that I got as much use from as my Mini.

[jdc]

Id get a $1000 21" iMac and use it in a dual monitor setup before I bought a mini.

Hook it to a U2410 (matte) and have a fast C2D dual screen setup.

Which is exactly what I did 2 years ago, but with a 20" 2.4 iMac w/ATI 9600PRO, 4 gigs ram + 24" Dell 2405.

If they made a 21" i5 iMac I would replace that 20" with one.

And maybe a new U2711 =)

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/produ....aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=224-8284

[Zoidberg]

Darn you jdc; why'd you have to bring the U2711 to my attention -- I was trying to save my pennies for the U2410.

[Jimmypoo]

Mini 9 wrote:
simple.

Apple has yet to build the HEADLESS iMac.

It IS a headless iMac!