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Mac mini + Boot Camp = Fun Little Windows XP Machine
Yes, OSX Already Runs on a PC - It's called a mini
Apple Mac mini Dual Core 1.66GHz Review
Mac-ification Of The Digital Living Room At Last
WiebeTech ships New mini SATADock for easy access to external SATA drives
Mac mini + Boot Camp = Fun Little Windows XP Machine
Internet-Nexus reports:
So I purchased an Intel-based Mac mini today so I could test Boot Camp and running XP alongside Mac OS X. I'll be writing up a longer review for the SuperSite for Windows, but the short version is that it works pretty well. It's not perfect, however: There's no boot menu unless you know to hold down the Option key after rebooting, which is silly: That should be there all time. And while most of the Mac mini's hardware is supported, the Device Manager isn't "clean," meaning there are at least two devices in there that are not supported (the third is a Kensington mouse, for which I simply haven't yet downloaded the appropriate driver).
While the initial excitement has worn off a bit--after all, this is a base model Mac mini we're talking about here--it's still a pretty interesting setup. My opinion is that a MacBook Pro with a very large hard drive dual booting between OS X and XP would be much, much neater than this. But I'm happy that this is even possible.
For the full report visit here:
http://www.internet-nexus.com/2006/04/mac-mini-boot-camp-fun-little-windows.htm
Yes, OSX Already Runs on a PC - It's called a mini
metroxing.blogspot.com reports:
Running Windows on a Mac is really like the cousin who gets out of jail every 5 years - whoop, there he is! It's ALWAYS been there and keeps coming back.
Every since Macs got an expansion card with the Mac II's - we have had many choices to run DOS/Windows. There were 3rd party NuBus cards with an Intel chip on it, we've had Virtual PC software emulation (or some other choices) software since forever ...
We've even had a choice of buying Macs directly from Apple with an Intel chip on a second card as an add-on feature.
......still, dunderhead people cry out for OSX on a non-Apple PC.
You obviously have not noticed.
Apple already sells such a machine - it's called a MINI!
Perhaps you have heard of it.
For the full commentary visit here:
http://metroxing.blogspot.com/2006/04/yes-osx-already-runs-on-pc-its-called.html
Apple Mac mini Dual Core 1.66GHz Review
designtechnica.com’s Jason Tomczak reports:
The brushed metal and white body of the Intel Mac Mini measures 6.5"x6.5"X2", smaller than half a loaf of bread - only 84 cubic inches. In comparison, ATX-sized cases for PC computers average 18"x8"x16" - a whopping 2,304 cubic inches - 27 times the size of the Mini!....
Upon its release, the Mac Mini was the smallest Mac desktop computer ever produced, and without a doubt, it carries similar status in the PC world.
The sleek format has inspired a rapidly growing number of matching accessories and peripheral devices - all the good things a Mini owner could want to take advantage of the computer's potential....
System as tested:
• 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor
• 512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM)
• 80GB Serial ATA hard drive
• Double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
• Built-in AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0
• Apple Remote
For the full review visit here:
http://i4u.designtechnica.com/review3531_main17663.html
Mac-ification Of The Digital Living Room At Last
Mini Ture_MacJournal 's Darryl says:
The Digital Living Room from now on will bear a lot of analysis, and so will Mac interactivity with appliances and devices relating to multi media and many other aspects of the room. This is a great opportunity to 'mac-ify' our living room even more so. Regards
The Digital Living Room Houses Pocket Video iRoaming iPod Leads
http://dbatrium.blogspot.com/2006/03/digital-living-room-houses-pocket.html
iHouse Mac! Red,White and Blue?"
http://dbatrium.blogspot.com/2006/04/ihouse-mac-red-white-and-blue.html
Shuffle back the Memories? Mac Culture gets it all!
http://dbatrium.blogspot.com/2006/04/shuffle-back-memories-mac-culture-gets.html
The Remote iPod + Perceptions on Mac Controls!
http://dbatrium.blogspot.com/2006/04/remote-ipod-perceptions-on-mac.html
WiebeTech ships New mini SATADock for easy access to external SATA drives
[Not a specifically Mac mini item, but should work well with one CM]
WiebeTech continues to expand its popular DriveDock series to include a new mini SATADock that allows users to easily attach SATA drives to a computer via a single SATA cable. The mini SATADock is in stock and shipping now with a retail price of $74.95.
"The new mini SATADock takes advantage of fast SATA speed," said James Wiebe, president and CEO of WiebeTech LLC, "and nicely complements the rest of the WiebeTech DriveDock line."
mini SATADock can be used with bare external SATA drives. Attach power, attach the drive, connect to a computer with the included SATA cable, and read/write/access the drive's data just as if it were inside the computer.
The dock includes new Power Status LED indicators for power attached and power on. (Drives not included.)
Smallest Dock yet!
Now you can attach SATA drives to your computer via a single SATA cable. This new mini Dock is incredibly small and very attractive. mini SATADock transfers data at fast SATA speed (up to 3.0 GHz). Check power status with two LED indicators; power attached and power on. Made of rugged aluminum, it nicely complements the rest of the WiebeTech DriveDock line. It uses a +5/+12V DC adapter (included) and includes a power switch to allow for safe power up and down of the drive.
Treat it like any other drive
Use the mini SATA Dock just as you would use a standard external drive. Retrieve data, copy information from drive to drive or access many drives quickly. View or download the entire drive volume with the same performance as any external drive.
Using it is easy! Attach power, attach the drive, connect to your computer with the appropriate cable, and read/write/access the drive's data just as if it were inside the computer.
Rugged design, built to last
Grab it and go -- miniDocks are tough as nails and made to last. The small and rugged case is constructed from briefcase-tough aluminum for durability.
Features
Connection
Directly attaches to any SATA port.
LED Indicators
2 LED indicators: power attached, power on.
+5/+12V DC Power In
Allows powering using the included AC adapter.
Power Switch
Allows Power Up / Down.
Aluminum Case
Briefcase tough; excellent heat dissipation.
Small Size
Fits in a pocket.
Interface
SATA to drive
SATA to host
Power
External power supply: 100-240VAC +12V / +3A (included)
Power input: +12V DC input jack
Power output: +12V / +5V
Power switch: On / Off
LED Indicators
Power attached, power on
Data Speeds
SATA port: up to 1.5GHz
Operating Temperature
50° - 85° Fahrenheit (10° - 30° Celsius)
Operating Humidity
5% to 95%, noncondensing
Operating System
Windows XP
Macintosh OS X
Linux supporting SATA
Shipping Weight
3 lbs. (including AC adapter)
Dimensions
2.8 x 1.15 x 1.0 inch (71 x 29 x 25mm)
For more information, visi
http://www.wiebetech.com/products/miniSATADock.php
Dealers may purchase WiebeTech products from http://www.drbott.com . End users may purchase from http://www.pcmall.com or http://www.macmall.com . End users may also order from http://www.pcconnection.com and CDW/Macwarehouse. Government customers are encouraged to purchase from http://www.pcmallgov.com and http://www.lyme.com . All products are available directly from WiebeTech at:
http://www.wiebetech.com
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