Hey, I am an advid mac user, and I have been to multiple meetings, but unfortunely I moved out of state and I am unable to attend any more meetings, but I have a question that I am hoping someone on might be able to answer for me,
I have an 2005 mac mini and I know the hardware spec's are quite limtied on with you can do with them but I am hoping that someone here might know how or whom might be able to pump up the graphic capibility on the mini, I am looking forward to trying to get this updated a little, If anyone could help me out I would be appericated!
Thank you for your time

Krumthi

Upgrading the Graphics on your Mac Mini would require replacing the MLB/Logic Board. The 2005 Mac Mini's came with either 32 or 64 megs of Graphic memory. This memory is built-in and not upgradeable. Best option you have is to max out the RAM in your Mini. That would be a grand total of 1 gig.

If you really need better Graphic performance, you would be better off purchasing an Intel Mini.

Dave - Is the Apple Store getting problems with the new Mini? Just curious, as I'm thinking that direction. - Interested in the reputation it's getting.

The new Mac Mini is a very popular option for many people these days. Seems that almost daily someone comes in with an older G4 tower that has "given up the ghost" and the Mini has been on their mind as a replacement.

Stop in an Apple store sometime and give it a spin!

The biggest drawback to the new Mini is "no slots". Regardless, with a full load of 4GB memory and a fast internal drive, it is quite useful. I run LightRoom and CS4 applications with about the same responsiveness as a Dual 2.0GHz G5. External disks are limited by the 800MHz FireWire. Running a Time Machine backup slows down everything.

I have not tested the SuperDrive to any extent. If it is as reliable as the drive in my MacBook Pro, an external drive is better for heavy use.

Adapters are now available to connect almost any display. Even some from Apple. I have tested DVI (single link), HDMI, and DisplayPort. All perform well.

It looks nice on top of a pile of MiniStack hard drive enclosures. I like to put a very quiet fan to keep the air circulating around the Mini and drives. I would never put them in an unvented location.

I have no problem recommending the early 2009 Mini.

Jim - not sure what you mean by "no slots." The images show a number of ports. ??????

http://store.apple.com/us/brow...AS-US-KWG-CPUMini-US

From Gallery images on this page:
Gigabit Ethernet, FW800, Mini DVI, Mini DisplayPort, 5 USB2 ports, Audio in/out, security cable lock slot, (and just to be sure you can actually use it: Power & Power button)

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Mary Jo,

"No slots" refers to internal expansion slots, as in the tower machines. Examples are PCI, PCI-x, and PCIe. Adding a card to an internal PCI-X slot on our Dual 2.0GHz G5 gave me four eSATA ports for external drives.