Mavik,
hMmm..... Mac mini for lil sister?! Er, Can I be ur little sister too?! Except I want the MBP *grins*

Depending on requirements, and your budget you may consider getting something that's 'upgradeable' or something with a little 'higher specs'. Wanna copy the specs you have in mind for us?

I think all Mac machines come standard with their bundled software and iLife makes part of the bundle

Mavik,
To begin with on a Mac Mini might be a pretty good idea. Keep fingers crossed though by then you'll be able to get at least a C2D Mac Mini. Er, speaking of which, u'll need a monitor too, ain't it?

Oops, I'm really not the best person to be asking about Mac's but if I could get a MB at about RM3.5k, I'd suggest the MacBook instead.

So, anymore vacancies for sisters?!

Mavik,
I'll say go for it then since it's a gift, plus it's within your allocated budget. I don't see what's wrong starting with the 'basics'? Bsides, a Mac mini as a 'basic' machine's comparatively 'above' basic

Er, I think U know what I mean. I'll say keep a look out at prices just in case new specs are being launched, and the older ones are going off at a 'good discount', just like the recent Core Duo MacBooks


macball,
Your purpose vs Mavik's purpose is different. You need to look at it from HIS perspective, not urs!

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jan 8 2007, 10:47 PM

Mavik,
Yup, just keep a look out for 'stock clearances' esp when higher specs products are being introduced. If u get one at a good price, perhaps u can consider getting it and giving her an early birthday gift

Just wanna double check - output of MacMini can be to any monitor?

AhHh in that case it wouldn't be a problem output-ing that MacMini. Maybe I should just get myself a Mac Mini and a 42" Plasma TV for my room instead of the Mac machine I had in mind....

Then again, dat's not too portable... danG...

apisgogo,
I got those information oredi - been collecting information here since Dec '06 but ah well, have no idea when I'll be a *proud* owner of a Mac machine

Maybe I'll just carry the G5's home from the office tonight?!

apisgogo,
Thanks for the input but we're really getting OFF THREAD here. Mavik's gonna have our heads off if we went on about the rest of the Mac machines here.

I oredi got sufficient info and know what I want. I'm just uhm...... well, waiting...

PS: Carrying the office G5 home wouldn't make me a "proud owner" ...

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jan 9 2007, 12:46 PM

macball,
Read TS question carefully. He intends to get it as a gift for his sister - and he's got a budget, hence i think the MacMini's a pretty good pick to start off with. I mean, come on, wouldn't U want someone to give u a MacMini?!!

apisgogo,
Yeah, I'm still waiting... Er.. finance's always a problem but in this case it isn't the *main* problem, I think!

apisgogo,
*OFF TOPIC* .... heh heh

Er due to some unforeseen circumstances *sigh*


--Ooops, emoticon came out wrongly--AND it's still WRONG!!!! ArGhHhH.....

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jan 9 2007, 05:06 PM

Mavik,
Oh... In that case there are plentiful threads here which u can refer to . And for someone who's looking to purchase something in Jun/Jul, u sure start ur research prettty early

apisgogo,
It's beyond anyone's help..... So I'll just haf to bear wif it.....