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MacOS-Fan · Dec 3, 2005, 11:45 PM

I have a G4 dual 1Ghz processors mac with two internal hard drives equalling 150GB. I have had it for about 3 years now and am thinking of getting something new. I really only use it for internet, music, pictures and games. I was thinking of replacing it with a Mac Mini. I would definately get the high end model and I would opt for the stackable external hard drive (giving it roughly the same amount of memory that my G4 has now). Will I regret this move or do you think that the new Mini will satisfy my needs. Will one be faster than the other? Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!

saxondale. · Dec 4, 2005, 07:53 AM

If you waited for the new Mas mini's (1.5GHz) then max it out with RAM, then yer i would think it might be better.

harrisjamieh · Dec 4, 2005, 08:58 AM

No, stick with the dual -

2 x 1ghz vs 1 x 1.5 ghz - dual wins
7200RPM (assuming) drives vs 5400RPM - dual wins
Expandability - Dual wins
Size - Mini wins
Graphics - almost anything will beat the crap 9200 in the mini

Overall i'd say keep the dual - i know its horrible to get thinking about upgrading and then being told you should stay with what you have - its boring! i know! But its just not worth the money IMHO

MacOS-Fan · Dec 4, 2005, 12:45 PM

OK, thank you. I will keep what I have for now. I just really didn't know how the Mini would stack up to my tower. I figured that if it was comparable, I could get a new puter for relatively cheap.