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Dilemma- Mac Mini Or MDD G4
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Apr 30, 2007, 10:27 AM
 
I just got an MDD G4 I fixed it up really nicely..
Now heres the issue.. Im debating on getting rid of the mac mini and using the MDD G4 as my main system..

I miss dual monitor support.. Which I could get on the G4.. I wouldnt have all these external drives.. I could put them in the G4.. My question is is the MDD G4 still a player for system usability..
     
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Apr 30, 2007, 10:49 AM
 
Sure, MDDs are still usable. You'll get better performance from an MDD. The only reason to go for a mini instead is if space is an important concern.

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Apr 30, 2007, 11:10 AM
 
The mini I have is a core duo 1.66ghz model.. with 1GB RAM
     
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Apr 30, 2007, 11:33 AM
 
The MDD will be slower than your cure duo 1.66 though.
     
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Apr 30, 2007, 12:11 PM
 
Couldn't you network them somehow?
     
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Apr 30, 2007, 01:42 PM
 
I have a nicely upgraded MDD and I love it, but I see the appeal of a mini since I am moving to a new apt in the next few weeks. I certainly wouldn't trade down to a MDD, but I also won't give up my MDD now that I have it.
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