I’ve spend the better part of this weekend setting up my new Intel Mac Mini. I opted for the Core Duo model with the 80GB ATA drive and the CD burner.
I managed to get my hands on a SyncMaster 710 MP flat panel monitor with TV tuner. The mini will live in the kitchen so we can use the monitor as a TV too. About $300 from Staples after mail in rebate.
I wanted the install to have as few wires as possible and since the mini comes with an AirPort card installed the networking part was taken care of. It also comes installed with Bluetooth so a Bluetooth enabled keyboard and mouse were in order. I didn’t want to jump to Apple’s keyboard right away without investigating other Mac keyboard options. Turns out, there are precious few designed specfically for the Mac. Sooo.. looks like it’ll be Apple’s.
I’m not going with Apple’s Bluetooth mouse, however. I’ve gotten used to a two-button mouse with scroll wheel and I’m lothe to give it up and go back to a single button. I would have taken Apple’s Mighty Mouse if it was wireless. I’m currently considering a MacAlly Bluetooth mouse that’s not out yet. It’s rechargable and is 2-button with a scroll wheel and it’s under $50. Yes, the recharder will bring in a wire, but I won’t be replacing 2 AAA batteries. For now I’m using a USB keyboard and mouse.
I orderd 2 GB of of memory for the unit today. Apple wanted around $300 for that. I got the same spec memory for $148. Hopefully I won’t have to call in a Apple Tech to get it installed.
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