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[chrisw]

Here are the UK prices and specs

http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObje....0.5.1.2.1.1.0




I was considering build a cube PC but this is much cheaper. I have a 30" LCD TV with VGA input. This would be ideal.

[Edited on 11-1-2005 by chrisw]

[ali]

I stand happily corrected.

Bit pricey at about £680 (£105 for bluetooth, kb & mouse) for a wireless one with 512Mb ram, but very trick if you happen to have a decent size LCD tv in your living room.

[Edited on 12-1-2005 by ali]

[antonye]

Lol! It triples in price by the time you've added enough bits to make it worthwhile and then VAT on top!

[Mr_S]

Originally posted by ali

Once you've splashed out for a bluetooth keyboard & mouse and a decent flatscreen you're almost up to the price of an iMac.

42" Plasma in the lounge, and already have a spare BT keyboard and mouse. The bluetooth is an extra option at $50.00 or BT & Wireless for $129

Looks like the UK price is the US price + VAT based on current exchange rate.

My biggest query is whether it'll handle my display correctly with a widescreen aspect ratio - I just checked, it does.

I see the iPod shuffle's available too..

[Edited on 12-1-2005 by Mr_S]

[phillc]

Originally posted by Mr_S
Oh dear, Since I'm off to Florida on Saturday morning (purely business) and was planning a trip to the Apple store for an iPod remote & car charger.

Think I may spend a bit more...and have this in the lounge on the plasma with bluetooth keyboard and mouse

The Mac mini won't be available until January 22nd - http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/01...note/index.php

Demand could be high, but I hope you manage to grab one from an Apple store!

The UK basic price is also a bit less than I expected. I was honestly thinking Apple would price this above £400 for the basic unit.

Cheers
Phill

[Mr_S]

Already considered that it may not be available until then, if it's not, I'll get it shipped via my US Office as internal test & demo kit the following week.....