Mac Mini vs. Macbook

[Thorn]

All i want to know is if you think i should get a mac mini or a macbook. i dobt care if you are a PC man i want advice about getting a type of mac with the mac operating system. i am getting a mac viuses or not so all i want is advice on which kind. also when i added mac mini, monitor, mouse and keyboard prices together it was still cheaper than a macbook. thanks guys

[Dro]

I'd go for that mac mini, easily transportable too.

[WestRider]

So at that point, it pretty much comes down to: If you get the Macbook, how often will you actually use it anywhere besides at your desk? If you're actually going to move it around, take it places, use it elsewhere, it's a good call. Otherwise, you're basically paying more for a Desktop machine with a fold-down screen and an extra potential failure point in its Power Supply.

[coredump]

First, you guys blasting the Mac are painfully misinformed, what you are stating as 'fact' is more like delusions. But.... that is not the point of this thread, so if you want to continue the PC vs Mac rants, please start a different thread. And I will gladly come over and set y'all straight.... ;-)

Now, as for the OP... You need to check the website again... there is no more Macbook. There is the Air and the Pro. OTOH, the MINI just got a big boost.

I have to crash, but there are some things to figure out...

What will you be using the computer for?
What is your budget?
Will you always be using the computer in the same place? (I rarely take my laptop out of the house, but I use it all around the house.)

[Thorn]

Oh fail on the macbook
When I started this thread it was there....
Well that settles that debate.....

[coredump]

Well.... maybe...

It really depends on how much you can spend, and what you are planing on doing with the machine.

It also depends a bit on if you have access to another computer if you need to. And how many peripherals do you already own? (Display, keyboard, mouse, speakers) And what do you want in them? (wireless, etc.)

Macbook Air is super sexy, and can be had for 999.
the iMac comes with some neat upgrades compared to the mini, and is 1199

The mini is the cheapest way of getting a mac, if you are willing to get 3rd party peripherals and deal with all the accompanying wires. It also means you only use the Mac at one certain place.


Other options are to get a refurbished Mac, and if you are a student, they still offer the MacBook at their Education store. (And likely, some retailers still have some available.)