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FunandBlindness · May 30, 2005, 10:36 PM

It is odd a current Mac product is still shipping with an old OS. Does it need a video card update or what?

the_glassman · May 30, 2005, 11:08 PM

Doesn't it already? While the current ATi card doesn't support the new core features of Tiger it certainly can run Tiger.

MaxPower2k3 · May 30, 2005, 11:48 PM

see here: "The Mac mini comes with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger"

sickonblues · May 31, 2005, 12:46 AM

What do you mean it doesn't support the "new core features of tiger"? I'm using a new mac mini and it came preinstalled with 10.4 runs great too!

markb8705 · May 31, 2005, 01:37 AM

riiight... why would they do that?

Big Mac · May 31, 2005, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by sickonblues

What do you mean it doesn't support the "new core features of tiger"? I'm using a new mac mini and it came preinstalled with 10.4 runs great too!

The previous poster was referring to Core Image, which takes advantage of higher-end graphics cards.

Voch · May 31, 2005, 08:13 AM

I picked up a Mac mini for my Dad at my local CompUSA yesterday and it came with a Tiger DVD packed-in.

(On another note: I've finally got a Mac for my Dad! His Windows 2000 PC died a horrible death...I can't even read the data from his hard drive, so he's starting from scratch. Geez...I hope he likes the Mac OS...)

Voch

Luca Rescigno · May 31, 2005, 08:23 AM

The only feature the mini can't take advantage of is rendering CoreImage effects in real time. So basically all it can't do is the ripple effect. Which, quite frankly, I can do without.

TomR · May 31, 2005, 08:38 PM

Well it should ship from Apple with Tiger installed, I'll let you know in a day or 2 when *MY* new Mini gets here. I ordered the 1.25 model with 512 RAM. For some reason it's in Canada. I ordered the 1.25 model because the difference between that and the faster model is small and more than likely un-noticible unless you benchmark the 2. To the eye speed wise they are most likely close. Anywho, I can't wait. Now my G3 500 ibook will have a pal!

Tom

All4Sky · May 31, 2005, 09:50 PM

I bought my Mac Mini (1.42mhz model) at the apple store in Northridge, CA on May 22nd. The guy helping me out told me Tiger comes pre-installed, but when I opened it up the restore discs say 10.3. There were no other discs in the box either. I took it back to the store and told them my restore discs are still panther discs, and they apologized. They then gave me a $10.77 refund (in cash) and the Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Up-To-Date form. The $10.77 was to cover the $9.99 shipping cost + tax. I faxed my form in last friday and hopefully I get my Discs soon (I've decided not to actually set the mini up until Tiger arrives).

FunandBlindness · May 31, 2005, 10:43 PM

Well, if they are shipping with tiger preinstalled, Apple needs to update the web page. I really dont want to buy a new Mini then do a full OS install.

http://www.apple.com/macmini/specs.html

Paco500 · Jun 1, 2005, 12:18 AM

Just bought a 1.25 for my son tonight. Tiger drop-in, panther installed on the HD.

FHRRC · Jun 1, 2005, 12:48 AM

Same here with my mini... drop in dvd had to install no big deal though