Anyone try Intel Mac Mini with Live?

Digi V · Post by **Digi V** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:01 pm

FORMAT wrote:
Pitch Black wrote:Yeah, more universal binaries will be available then too, and possibly other features like FW800 and dual-layer DVD-R. Maybe a 17" as well.
The new one doesn't do dual layer DVDs?
Lame....

yeh that and the lack of fw800 are the only two negatives.

the dual layer wont fit, still too bulky.

Machinesworking · Post by **Machinesworking** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:23 pm

Another reason to hold out for the next revision of powerbooks is simply because IMO Apple are going to release revisions EVERY time Intel puts out a new chip! They definitely have dammed good reasons to keep up with Dell,Compaq, and Gateway now, no smoke and mirrors hides the fact that the latest chip will be the fastest.

Merom is due out sometime in the third quarter of 06, early fourth quarter. Should be 64 bit 2.5Ghz dual core etc.

Ambioun - Techno Man · Post by **Ambioun - Techno Man** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:29 pm

If you going to get a MacIntel, skip the MacMini! Get the highest iMac you can get. I maxed out an iMac 20'' and the AJPerformanceTest runs at about 23-25%.

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Digi V · Post by **Digi V** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:13 pm

like i said there has to be come kind of buyers bible in here. we keep getting the same questions...

CARDINAL RULE:

if you need a laptop right now GET ONE.

dont play the waiting game.

yonah is already a proven chip, theres no telling what could happen with Merom, what kind of troubles it may bring when portin them to actual apple computers, etc.

Pitch Black · Post by **Pitch Black** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:57 pm

Digi V wrote: CARDINAL RULE:

if you need a laptop right now GET ONE.

Agreed, and the other cardinal rule is BE INFORMED. There are quirks in this shit. Especially with Apple stuff. To hark back to the Tibooks, little things like the Rev2 550 and 667 were far worse for audio performance than the Rev1 500.

I've got 3 Tibooks all in various states of dis-repair: one has no FW, the other no LCD, and the third a broken hinge. But its working fine for now, I can make music and do gigs, but I will definately get a Macbook, cos I want Live to run like it does on my friends PC.

Very glad to hear you're having no probs, Digi V.

Digi V · Post by **Digi V** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:53 am

one thing i have noticed is that with laptops, a lot of people keep using them on their laps, or in bed.

this is a cause for slower performance, hotter than normal laptops.

if you're going to mix, usually the best way to do this is on a desk.

yes i get lazy to and theres nothing better than laptop performance while laying down but if you find tthat your laptop is running hot or slow its best you get it cooled on a desk, open area.

Pitch Black · Post by **Pitch Black** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:07 am

yes, and in the dangers of your typical gig: hot/humid/smokey/strong vibration/emf/oops punter... liquid... eek!

noisetonepause · Post by **noisetonepause** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 2:45 pm

Re: whine, here's a rant by John Siracusa.

http://arstechnica.com/staff/fatbits.ars/2006/3/4/3059