Windows users tell why they’re buying Apple Mac minis; it’s time for Mac users to step up and help

1. Test/Develop machine
2. File server
3. Maybe file editing or web cruising
4. DVD stuff, ilife stuff … I dunno what this software can do outside of what is installed on my windows machine… we will see. If better than what is installed on my current windows machine, I will use the software… if not, see #2.

I am the original Windows fan. I am a small (read: very small) developer and always wanted to have a Mac line of products. In the past I could only afford a used Mac, not really good if you want to keep the machine for a year or more. With the intro of the mini I am able to buy a new machine, which has a 1 year warranty (2 years when purchased with my credit card) and I have a nice cheap Mac test machine with the latest Mac OS. For 499 or 599 you can’t beat that.

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I have never owned a mac my life. I’m a windows software developer, I even used to work at Microsoft and I’m going to by a Mac Mini. Here are some of the reasons why.

-It’s cheap 575 bucks with 512RAM. I already have plenty of monitors, mice, keyboards. I also have a firewire/usb dvd burner and 300GB hard drive.
-My newest windows PC is almost 5 years old now. It was a top of the line $3,000 computer when I bought it so it has held up. It’s still fine for most what I do, but it’s boring.
-I’m a computer geek and I’m interested in software, OS and GUI design so I’d like to check out what Apple has done with their software.
-I’d like to check out Apples ILife suite for managing my digital photos, digital videos of my kid and DVD burning. I already use ITunes for music and I think it’s a great piece of software. There must be good software on the PC for doing these things, it’s just that I haven’t found it yet. Everything I’ve used is missing something or annoying in some way. I really want a true digital media hub with software that makes all that stuff easy and fun.

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I had a Mac 128 a LONG time ago. As I could not justify the price, the Mini simply hit the sweet spot. But funny thing is, this Mini I ordered will replace my wife’s aging PC and I will get the hang of OS X at the same time. Plus I will see what we can develop for OS X. If everything goes well I will get a Mac for me as well.

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My significant other is a graphic designer….she is such a MAC lover. I don’t fault her for that!

I myself am a total PC buff and work in a an industry dominated by Bill. I think Apple has come out with an impressive new markteing idea to bring us PC users out of the attic. I will never see Apple moving towards our industry in the near future, but I bought one because I needed a new toy to play with. This will probably replace my pc at home.

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I am buying a Mac Mini as a third computer – and my first Mac. The main reason is that I am eager to try ilife. I also like the challenge of learning a new (and supposedly superior) OS. I bought a new keyboard, mouse and monitor for it and am going to keep the system on one side of my desk – the other is occupied by an older desktop PC.

I am really impressed by the community here. Despite the fact that I have never used a Mac before, I feel pretty confident that help will be easily available if/when I have issues.

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I’ve decided to try a Mac for the following reasons:

1) Windows has got boring
2) Its a chance to learn something new
3) Panther looks amazing
4) Ever since a mate switched from the PC world and bought a Powerbook I found myself using his mac all the time.. I want one!
5) The Mini is cheap and cool!

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Not in any order, all are #1:
1. OSX makes windows look out-dated….again
2. Wanted cheap apple computer
3. OSX much more secure than windows
4. Half the height of my 4G 20gb iPod
5. One word-iLife
6. Hypnotized by Jobs’ mini introduction
7. HDTV and composite tv video-out support
8. DVD player
9. Better iPod compatibility
10. OSX Tiger will be out soon

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I currently own 4 Windows PC’s. My reasons are:

1) I’ve always wanted a Mac to see what it is like.
2) I’ve never got one because of the price.
3) I didn’t want to spend all that money on something I may not like.
4) I already have LCD screens and numerous Keyboards/Mice.
5) I love the cool factor of the Mac.
6) I want to try something other than Windows.
7) It is small enough to easily sell on Ebay if I hate it

I am not intending to replace my Windows PC’s. I have made too much of an investment in Windows to simply get rid of the Windows machines that I currently own.

However, my plan is that if I really like the Mac I shall upgrade to Mac instead of Windows in the future.