macmini

[hobbs]

so i need another reason to push me over the edge and get a macmini to replace my quad gaming rig. Im really sick of windows, and i love my mbp to death. Im not much into pc gaming anymore so the gma950 is not a problem. Do you guys think a macmini with a dualhead2go with two 2407s would be a good replacement just for doing web coding, web browsing, and just normal office tasks?

 

[taylorwilsdon]

GMA950 can't handle 2 2407's with the dualhead2go. Requires ATI or nVIDIA dedicated graphics for that resolution.

 

[bahula03]

24" imac maybe?

 

[secure.boy]

gma950 can handle 2x[1024x768]

 

[secure.boy]

DualHead2Go Analog Edition
GPU model Maximum resolutions
2D Windows Applications 3D Fullscreen Applications
Mobile Intel® 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family (GMA 900) 2048x768
(2x 1024x768) 2048x768
(2x 1024x768)
Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family (GMA 950) 2048x768
(2x 1024x768) 2048x768
(2x 1024x768)
Mobile Intel® PM965/GM965/GL960 Express Chipset Family (GMA 3100) 2560x1024
(2x 1280x1024) 2560x1024
(2x 1280x1024)

 

[Cyclone187]

Personally I think you'd be better off getting a last gen iMac and a 2nd display. The Mac Mini's are cool but they're slow compared to even the lowest end iMac. You should be able to find an iMac for around the same price.

 

[hobbs]

Im thinking about getting a macbook and using my mbp as a desktop, or getting a G5

 

[B. W.]

Im thinking about getting a macbook and using my mbp as a desktop, or getting a G5

What's the point then? You already have a laptop, and you're only saving 2".

I'd recommend just buying a mini-DVI adapter and using your Pro like a desktop, like you said, and taking it with you when you have to.

I wouldn't bother with a G5, personally. I don't like the idea of buying into old technology, even if they are fast.