What to do with spare Mac Mini
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Phila
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I'm guessing you have no need for a new just-surfing-the-internet-and-not-doing-anything-strenuous computer to put somewhere in the house?
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Sell it before it's worthless?
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I'd keep it around just so I know what's what in the Mac world. I haven't used Snow Leopard at all and have barely touched Leopard so my view on Macs is a bit archaic.
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One word: Carputer.
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I have an idea of somewhere it can go, but since it's you I won't suggest it. 
smib
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Carputer makes sense to me. What's it got for a GPU?
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I already have a much more powerful Macbook, so I don't need it for Mac OS X. And I'm thinking of getting an iMac soon anyway.
I've looked into the idea of a carputer, but non glare screens are pricy. Plus I would need to upgrade my alternator (currently 70amps).
Engine management would be an issue. Though I plan on Mega Squirting it some day.
I've looked into the idea of a carputer, but non glare screens are pricy. Plus I would need to upgrade my alternator (currently 70amps).
Engine management would be an issue. Though I plan on Mega Squirting it some day.
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smib
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I think even a GMA3100 can at least do 720p.
argatoga
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Not with a 1.5 GHz Core Solo.
smib
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CPU matters not when you have hardware acceleration. Also, that C2S can handle 720p on its own anyway.
argatoga
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Yea but I would need a CODEC which supports it. The Apple provided one doesen't support mkv and most non Apple encoded streams.
smib
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Sounds like an OSX problem, to which there are simple solutions.
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Damn you beat me too it
http://www.dellabarba.com/ibug/Home.html
granted that's just the example in my bookmarks... The mac minis fit perfectly in the slot where my radio goes....
argatoga
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If I went that route I'd mount it in the boot and run the necessary wiring up to the display. I already have my battery back there so it would save on running another power cable.
The big concern is the display and sunlight. I generally drive without a roof. I'd also like some method of easily hiding the display.
The big concern is the display and sunlight. I generally drive without a roof. I'd also like some method of easily hiding the display.
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