Apple Mac mini MB139B/A

As a budding Musician and Graphic Designer, and getting fed up with Windows, I decided the best option was to go for a Mac. The deciding factors were the Software available (namely LogicStudio 8), the reliability of Mac, the customer service and longevity (Macs are well known for holding their value). After weighing up the best possible options, the Mac Mini was the best. I already had a screen, mouse and Keyboard, so saving £300+ over the similarly spec'd iMac seemed like a good idea! One of the most interesting features was the ability to turn it into a mini hub for my music, videos and general files. This is due to a program called ...  Read the complete review

I also got caught buy the Mac virus in the beginning of 2006 and I do not regret it. After a Mini G4, 1.5 and a PowerBook G4, 1.33, I now finally bought this 2.0 Intel Core 2 Duo Apple Mac Mini version. The first thing I noticed was that the switch to Leopard went a bit clumsy. I got Euro 8.95 discount at the Apple store, so I could order an upgrade DVD for the total price. The new Mini's are now probably sold with Leopard pre-installed. Despite the new look and the new features that Leopard has, I think that it is not a dramatic new OS. However, it runs a little smoother on Intel processors and has Time Machine! The Mini is a wonderful device. It is a bit noisier that ...  Read the complete review

When Apple introduced the Mac Mini it was a little underpowered, but this has all changed, the latest model has a Core2Duo processor running at 2GHz, so very fast indeed. I personally have an iMac, but bought one of these for my son, who does not need the power (or expense) of the iMac. The Mac Mini is very very small. It is also worth noting that it comes in a VERY small box. That is because you only get the computer, mains cable and software. You do not get a keyboard, mouse or screen. If you have a USB mouse and keyboard, it'll probably work, if not factor in the cost of buying one. Regarding the screen, a DVI one will work fine, or a VGA one will require ...  Read the complete review