I dreamed of it, Apple did it. - Page 2

chrisw · 12-Jan-2005, 00:44

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 · 12-Jan-2005, 01:04

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 · 12-Jan-2005, 01:28

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

Mr_S · 12-Jan-2005, 01:54

Quote:

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 · 12-Jan-2005, 09:27

Quote:

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 · 12-Jan-2005, 10:47

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.....

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12-Jan-2005, 01:04	#12
ali Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,463 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Guernsey Mood: Damp 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] Reply

12-Jan-2005, 01:28	#13
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,088 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer Lol! It triples in price by the time you've added enough bits to make it worthwhile and then VAT on top! Reply

12-Jan-2005, 10:47	#16
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport 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..... Reply