Comments on: Apple TV vs. Mac mini – Which one is right for you?

By: fibre optic displays

fibre optic displays — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:57:18 +0000

I think even though is more expensive it has to be the mac mini as it offers so much more.

By: mrblue

mrblue — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:40:26 +0000

I think Apple designs the best products in the market. The mac mini is one of those best products. Here is the review for it http://forums.techarena.in/reviews/1365156.htm#post5068914

By: agdg

agdg — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:26:50 +0000

I have an older mac mini… I need to know how to hook it through my xbox, so that I can surf the web and use my computer while using the tv as a monitor…

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By: coucke

coucke — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:48:53 +0000

Can i get a digital tv signal trough the MacTv on to my desktop (along my towerMac) Display. can it be used for video/tv input device with comp., hdmi, scart, coming from coax

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By: Used Trailers

Used Trailers — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:10:11 +0000

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By: My Cool Address

My Cool Address — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:18:38 +0000

I tend to get Mac Mini, because it cute for me

By: Boom Trucks

Boom Trucks — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:03:00 +0000

I’m going to have to go with the Mac mini

By: John

John — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:37:35 +0000

http://www.getnetbox.com/ try NetBox it does the same thing as Apple or Boxee but is unrestricted and you can watch everything online on yout TV in HD!!!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:08:05 +0000

I know this blog is a little old, but I have a 2009 mac mini that I use as my main computer.

Is it possible to use the same Mac mini as a media server as well as my computer, thus costing me zero dollars?

Thanks!

By: MacMiniWorldAdmin

MacMiniWorldAdmin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:07:44 +0000

Both my wife and I love the Mac Mini as a media center. I truely believe the Mac Mini is a revolutionary computer because it provides a glimps into the future of fully integrated TV / computer world. The Mac Mini is such a great device because it can be used in data centers as well as media centers. Apple has just released a Mac Mini "server" with 1TB of storage (2 x 500GB disks) and 4GB of memory. For more details check out Mac Mini World Hosting Thanks for the informative comparison. In my opinion the Mac Mini is a clear winner over the Apple TV.

By: Jimmy Jam

Jimmy Jam — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:55:36 +0000

I have a MacBook that I can hook up and use my BT keyboard and mouse to do the features that the MacMini does however I would much rather have something hooked up and in place with little maintenance to do its job and do it well. The aTV.

Follow me here, it will make sense in a second.
I know I could buy another PC or Mac to play games but having an appliance (device) that’s sole purpose is to provide the best functionality for it’s intended purpose is what I want. Such as games, if I want to play games I will use an Xbox, playstation, or other game console instead of a PC or Mac.

I am a geek and like to tweak things but I also like the simplicity of things such as a Game console designed for games and a Media system designed media.

just my two cents :)

By: sean

sean — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:13:35 +0000

Hey macminiman ~are you an Engrish teacher or what? Who cares whether or not the’s a ‘white space’ on the left hand side or not?! Get a life and make a positive comment-

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:52:20 +0000

Also, from “My multimedia Mac mini” by Christopher Breen:

“Where the mini falls flat is as a client for a larger media server.” Apple TV excels in this, no effort wireless-n streaming from a computer.

“From my experience it’s clear that one can assemble a multimedia center with a small computer at its core, but doing so takes time and money and the result doesn’t provide the convenience of traditional AV gear. There must be a better way. My money’s on Apple one day providing it.” This article was written in 2006, Apple TV was released in 2007.

http://www.macworld.com/article/51113-2/2006/05/multimediamini.html

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:32:25 +0000

#66 Dave says Apple TV is: “a device for folks that don’t understand computers”. Sorry, Dave, that’s not what it is all about to me. It’s all about simplicity.

Buy an Apple TV and a Harmony remote. That’s all you need, control ALL of your A/V units (including Apple TV) from a single remote.

If you want even more functionality and run Apple TV like an iPod, download and install the “Remote” iPod Touch/iPhone app and use that with Apple TV. Still simple to use.

If you really want to test the limits of a media center, load Boxee on an Apple TV (Boxee also has a Touch/iPod “Remote” app).

A laptop on the couch is for computer-related “stuff”. An Apple TV is for playing media.

Surfing the web from the couch is overrated. If you REALLY want to do this, just buy a WebTV unit for $150. They are selling like hotcakes. ;)

By: DrFredEdison

DrFredEdison — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:22:04 +0000

I choosed mac mini. It’s more powerful and it’s a computer at all!
With a Bluethoot mouse and keyboard near the TV you can use it by 100%!