Apple Mac mini M9687LL/A (G4 1.42 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

Average customer rating:

my first mac

Terrible product and service

MACTABULOUS!!!

Great form factor for a good price

An extremely well built little piece of technology with a few weak points...

Apple Mac mini M9687LL/A (G4 1.42 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Product Features:

1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 running Mac OS X version 10.3 "Panther"

256 MB DDR SDRAM, 80 GB hard drive, slot-loading Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)

One FireWire 400 port; two USB 2.0 ports, DVI output, VGA monitor output (adapter included), and headphone/audio line out

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iLife ‘05 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD and GarageBand), AppleWorks, Quicken 2005 for Mac, Nanosaur 2, Marble Blast Gold, and Apple Hardware Test

ASIN: B0006HU2ZU

Product Description

Includes: VGA/DVI adapter, Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther", iLife '05 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD & GarageBand), AppleWorks, Quicken 2005 for Mac, & more. Apple Mac Mini - Incredibly inexpensive, but definitely not cheap, this miniature Apple Macintosh computer is perfect for handling your day to day computing, and then some! The main feature is it's petite exterior. The Mac Mini is only 6.5" square, 2" high, and weighs only 2.9 pounds. Its attractive platinum and white, rounded square design gives it a sophisticated modern look that can't be matched. It also has the convenience of having all of its buttons and ports placed in the back, so cables are kept tidy and neat, giving you a clean overall appearance. But what's even more amazing than its good looks, is the shear amount of technology Apple has packed inside! Slot-loading Combo Drive at the front of the Mac Mini (DVD-ROM/CD-RW - up to 8x DVD-ROM, 24x CD-R, 10x CD-RW, 24x CD-ROM) Ports - 1 FireWire 400, 2 USB 2.0, DVI Out, VGA Out, 10/100 Ethernet, Headphone/Audio Line Out Built-in 56k v.92 Fax Modem Built-in Speaker Unit Weight - 2.9 pounds

Customer Reviews:

my first mac.......2006-12-04

I have always been a pc girl, even though i've work on macs for years. what i liked about this is i could hook it up to, and actualy share my pc's peripherals. i have two towers (this and a dell compact) but one monitor, keyboard and mouse. with a share switch and a simple key shortcut i can go back and forth between the two systems. plus, i found it to be very affordable.

as far as performance this little guy is a powerhouse. i did actually buy it with 512mb ram and upgraded to 1g. it worked out cheaper. i have a huge music library on it, and use my adobe programs all the time. no slow photoshop on this bad boy.

oh, and it is quite a looker.

Terrible product and service.......2006-10-25

We purchased our first mac mini after hearing everyone tell us how great mac products are. Unfortunately after one day it crashed and would no longer boot up. We were able to get a replacement after of a good bit of frustration. However we were in the process of moving and were not able to move into our new home and unpack for a couple of months. Whithin a couple of weeks guess what. Our top notch mac mini had started locking up and we had to go through all kinds of things to get it to boot back up and then it quit starting up all together. Of course when we contacted apple all they would do is repair it since we were approaching 90 days since we had purchased it and they only give you 30 days to return it. I erronously thought that given the situation Apple would be happy to replace our second now defunct computer in less the ninety days and it would acutally be our third if you counted our mac pro notebook. Wrong. I wouldn't by an Apple if you want something that works for more than a short while before you need to fix it.

MACTABULOUS!!!.......2006-02-21

For all those people who are concerned about space restrictions and want a powerhouse computer that will not need a large footprint, the Mac Mini is the perfect solution. Packing a boatload of power into a computer yay bigger than a coaster, there is no better power/space combination in the entire computing world!

For all the Windows users who don't want to make the switch to the Mac, with the newest Mac OS you will not look back once you get used to the ways that Apple does things the way they are SUPPOSED to be done.

As per usual Apple, the design of the Mac Mini is perfect, and it's so quiet that your own heartbeat will no doubt be louder than this quiet monster.

If you need a solid family computer that will allow you to surf the net, work with spreadsheets, check e-mail, or just do 99% of the things that you would like to be doing (I don't say 100% because it's not a gaming machine), pick up a Mac Mini for your home office, kitchen, ANYWHERE and you will NOT be disappointed!!

***** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Great form factor for a good price.......2005-07-05

It's funny how Apple offers a low price computer and everyone feels it should be faster and more full-featured than it is but similarly-priced PCs seem not to carry such expectations.

It's important to face reality before buying a computer that is low cost. No $500-$600 machine is going to be a games/graphics/audio/video powerhouse. The Mini is no exception in this regard. It's a consumer model designed for modest everyday computing demands. It's not that it won't run high end software nor that it won't run such software adequately. I use my Mini for various Adobe applications (and only Illustrator seems sluggish on start up) as well as DVD Studio Pro work. It's not intolerably slow but it's also not lightning fast. It is, however, quite adequate with processor-intensive applications.

When it comes to running OS X and other consumer applications, it works very well. The Mini was my transitional machine between OS 9 and OS X. It's a good way for those who have been reluctant to make the move to spend less and learn OS X.

A lot of people feel too much is made of Apple's designs and any performance/upgrade sacrifices that they force should be more strongly focussed upon but there clearly is a desire for very small computers like the Mini. If using a computer were only a matter of running applications, wireless networks would not have grown in popularity as their signals are inferior to wired connections. People want something attractive and small that they can accomodate more easily on their overcrowded desks.

Form factor isn't everything but it is increasingly important where the power of high end machines greatly exceeds the needs of the consumer level user and the cheaper consumer models are roughly similarly capable despite a few statistical differences here and there. The Mini is an attractive alternative to tower-sized consumer models and those who would like to run the Mac OS as a secondary machine or a machine that only needs to meet the needs of the average user.

An extremely well built little piece of technology with a few weak points..........2005-07-03

Well, first of all let me say that the mini is a relatively large amount of power packaged in very little space. Everything is extremely easy to install and if you get the wireless mouse and keyboard you will be saving a USB port, which is always a good thing.

There are a couple of things that could have been done better. For instance, the RAM, 256 M of Ram is a joke for any system using the OS Tiger, I am sure a lot of people are frustrated because their minis do not perform as they should. Low RAM is a major bottleneck on Tiger; the thing is so big and powerful that anything lower than 512 will hamper your system.

Anyways, after upgrading the ram on the mini I configured it as a small server for a couple of Sites I had to get online and I think it is performing superb. I dint have to spend a cent on extra software (I am using Apache and PHP, both are free and work great on the UNIX based Tiger OS), and my cable Internet connection is up to the task of keeping the sites running smoothly.

I wouldn't recommend this for a huge e-commerce site, but it should be more than adequate for sites that only generate a couple of thousands of visits a day.

Apple Mac mini M9687LL/B (1.42 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

Average customer rating:

The Last of the "PowerPC" Macs
Mac Mini's Are Great!
Nice little machine for a newbie
Already a newer version
Amazon Rocks

Apple Mac mini M9687LL/B (1.42 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

Manufacturer: Apple Computer
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

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Product Features:

1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 processor with 167 MHz system bus
512 MB DDR SDRAM (expandable to 1 GB), 80 GB hard drive, slot-loading Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
One FireWire 400 port, two USB 2.0 ports, DVI output, and VGA output (adapter included)
Built-in 10/100BASE-T ethernet, 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless, and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Mac OS X version 10.4 Tiger, iLive '05, Mail, and more included

ASIN: B0009U7Y0U

Product Description

Includes: VGA/DVI adapter, Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, iLife '05 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD & GarageBand), AppleWorks, Quicken 2005 for Mac, & more. Apple Mac Mini - Incredibly inexpensive, but definitely not cheap, this miniature Apple Macintosh Computer is perfect for handling your day to day computing, and then some! The main feature is it's petite exterior. The Mac Mini is only 6.5" square, 2" high, and weighs only 2.9 pounds. Its attractive platinum and white, rounded square design gives it a sophisticated modern look that can't be matched. It also has the convenience of having all of its buttons and ports placed in the back, so cables are kept tidy and neat, giving you a clean overall appearance. But what's even more amazing than its good looks, is the shear amount of technology Apple has packed inside! Slot-Loading CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive - up to 24x CD-R, 16x CD-RW, 24x CD-ROM, & 8x DVD-ROM Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 1 FireWire 400, 2 USB 2.0, DVI Out, VGA Out, & Headphone/Audio Line Out Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11b/g Wi-Fi Wireless Network Adapter) Bluetooth Support

Customer Reviews:

The Last of the "PowerPC" Macs.......2007-07-24

The 1.42 GHz PowerPC G4 Mac Mini (512 MB DDR SDRAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) was one of the last PowerPC Macs released before the "Intel invasion." When I purchased mine the week before the Intels were announced, they placed my order on "hold" to give me a chance to buy the Intel version. I declined the upgrade, and haven't looked back since. The Mac Mini has worked like a charm for the past year-plus. For what I use it for (MS Word, web surfing, iTunes, DVD watching, and even Photoshop), I haven't noticed anything that an Intel could improve upon speedwise. The PowerPC is dead...long live the PowerPC!

Mac Mini's Are Great!.......2007-01-03

I've had my mini for about a year and have been very pleased with it. If you are going to do simple computing (managing photos, music, internet, etc.) then this computer will do the job and then some. I've been an Apple fan for a long time and have had several products over the years (two iPods, G3 blue & white, cinema display, etc.) and I have to say the mini is one of my favorites. The compact design is what all computers should strive for. The OS is stable and I've had no technical problems with it. I'm a very satisfied customer.

Nice little machine for a newbie.......2006-12-13

I bought the Mac Mini, owned it for six months then sold it. Now I'm getting a core duo.

Here's the pro's and cons of this machine:

PRO's
- Great small form factor.
- Quiet
- Nice stable operating system
- Bug resistant, you don't have to buy antivirus software.
- Comes with some nice but basic software.
- Office for MAC is nicer software than Office for PC.
- Great apple keyboard (has extra USB ports to make up for the lack of ports on the back of the mini.
- Awesome apple keyboard -- best in the business.
- Airport extreme wireless works well, easy to configure and picks up well.
- Good machine for "newbies".

CONS
- Maybe just slightly slow.
- Get as big a monitor as possible (19 inches or more) because the software doesn't make good use of monitor real estate.
- If your a power user, this machine will leave you lacking. Better to get a PC.
- Apple mouse is terrible. Go get an optical mouse from Walmart for cheap $$'s.
- Not all printers work with Apple, choose carefully.
- Not really upgradeable.

All in all, it's a nice machine for kids I think, but pretty soon they will be kicking you off your laptop PC as they become more advanced "power users".

-- terry

Already a newer version.......2006-03-07

I just got the mac mini 2 months ago and already a better version is available. Can I exchange this for the new mac mini that just came out and is 4 times faster?!?!?

Amazon Rocks.......2006-03-06

A lot of the reason I am so pleased with the Mac Mini has to do with Amazon.com. Great customer service, price, shipping. Buying this from the Apple store would have cost me $150 more. Now, about the computer-
First off, I was shipped a unit with upgraded Processor (1.5ghz) and Video. Also the Superdrive is dual layer, not single although I haven't been able to see if it works as a DL. So I'm pretty pleased that I have an upgrade right off the bat.

The slogan says BYODKM, so I'll tell you how I have it set up. Apple bluetooth keyboard and mouse and the display is a 50' plasma TV. This is a really cool setup for my kids, playing educational games.

About 2 days after the unit was delivered, Apple released the new Intel version of the Mini. Initially I was disappointed, but after looking at the new specs I realized I had bought the better PPC version. The Intel version shares video with the 512 main memory and has no dedicated chipset seperate.

The positives are: Small form factor, great performance, price. You just can't beat OS X in terms of reliability. I will not miss being a system administrator on my wife's dell, constantly scanning and removing malware. Price-Got mine with a superdrive for $630 shipped.

Negatives: Memory. Although units shipping now have a standard 512k, I really think I'll need to upgrade to at least 1mb. Also, after having been a Powerbook user, there is a perceptable difference in the build quality. Not bad mind you, but not quite up to par with the Powerbooks.

Overall, a great machine if you already have your keyboard/mouse/display. If not, the new imac is a much better value. Why only 4 instead of 5 stars? Well, the superdrive seems to only want to burn at 2X, not the 8X as advertised. Apple has nothing to remedy this issue yet, but will probably issue a firmware upgrade sometime.

So my advice is to take the plunge and switch over to OS X, you'll be very happy you did.

Average customer rating:

Great Monitor

A decent monitor for the price

Jetway M1731DF 17-Inch Multimedia TFT LCD Monitor with Speakers (Black)

Manufacturer: AVIDAV
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Black 17-inch multimedia monitor with space-saving design and stereo speakers (2 watts x 2)

Active matrix TFT LCD screen with 1,280 x 1,024 pixel resolution displays crisp images

700:1 contrast ratio; 150-degree horizontal viewing angles; 8-millisecond response time

D-sub, line-in, and DVI inputs; detachable back cover for easy maintenance

Measures 18.89 x 18.11 x 9.05 inches (W x H x D); 3-year warranty

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Great Monitor.......2007-01-10

When I purchased this monitor I had another that was working fine but wanted more space in my small office. This one is great. I have less desk space taken up by the monitor and the seperate speakers I had before. I think this was a good deal.

A decent monitor for the price.......2006-11-11

This monitor is good for the price. The letters/fonts could be a little crisper and the speakers are weak. I replaced my old 15" that also had speakers that was much better. This is not a bad monitor but I guess you get what you pay for.

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This universal drive delivers four DVD formats in a single, slim device. By combining DVD+RW and DVD-RW formats, the LaCie d2 DVD?RW Double Layer Drive delivers greater creative versatility by eliminating the need to choose one format over another. This combination drive is also capable of writing to CD and DVD formats, which are compatible with nearly all existing DVD-Video players. With new double layer DVD recording technology, the LaCie d2 DVD?RW Double Layer Drive can be used to store nearly twice as much data as current DVD media - 8.5GB on a single-sided DVD disk. Save up to 16 hours of VHS video, 4 hours of high-quality MPEG-2 DVD video or up to 8.5GB of data, audio or images. Record professional-quality, personalized DVDs with your LaCie d2 DVD?RW Double Layer Drive and the included authoring software. Import video and audio footage from your DV camcorder, arrange your sequences, and burn projects onto DVD or CD-Video disks. Completed DVDs can then be played back on virtually any DVD player to share among family and friends.Offering the fastest DVD record speed on the market in a slim, aluminum design, the LaCie d2 DVD?RW Double Layer Drive features 8x record speeds in DVD-R and DVD+R formats. This all-in-one rewritable drive also features FireWire and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports for easy connection to any Mac or PC, making it the most versatile drive available.

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MSI MS-8352A 52x24x52 Internal IDE CD-RW

Manufacturer: Micro-Star International
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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MSI, Micro-Star International, keeps the principle of "award-winning product quality and outstanding customer service" in producing its mainboards, add-on cards, and VGA cards. "Quality Products Create Faithful Customers" is a motto that guides all that MSI does. MSI's talented team carries out its work with the latest research equipment, continuing to raise the bar on product quality and innovative product features.PRODUCT FEATURES:BURN-Proof prevents Buffer Under Run;EXACT-Rec (Enhanced eXtracting and Adapting Control Technology for Recording) monitors accuracy of writing;AWSS (Advanced Weighting Suspension System) Technology reduces vibration and noise;ROPC technology boosts recording reliability;Build-in headphone jack, CD-Audio volume control knob and play/skip button;Power-saving feature;Motorized easy touch loading tray;Firmware upgradeable.

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Nortel PASSPORT 8348TX R-SWITCH MOD ( DS1404077 )

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PASSPORT 8348TX ROUTING SWCH MOD

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No service

False advertising

Super!!

Worst LCD purchase for me ever.

Not a great monitor

Kogi L9CH Flat-Panel 19" LCD Monitor

Manufacturer: Kogi
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

1,280 x 1,024 resolution

Wide 170-degree viewing angles

600:1 contrast ratio

Built-in amplifier and speakers

PC and Mac compatible

ASIN: B00008NG84
Release Date: 2003-03-01

Product Description

KOGi's displays offer the finest features money can buy. With KOGi you get top performance, cutting edge design and solid value in every product.PRODUCT FEATURES: 19" LCD Monitor; 1280 x 1024 maximum resolution; Large display area; Wide 170? viewing angle; Two tone finish of silver and gray.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kogi L9CH is a flat panel LCD with an impressive 19-inch viewable area. This unit delivers key benefits that are unique to LCD monitors like a small footprint, low energy consumption, and flicker-free viewing to reduce eyestrain. Integrated speakers provide a clutter-free multimedia desktop, while the detachable stand and 170-degree viewing angles allow you a variety of display options.

With a combination of 1,280 x 1,024 resolution and a 600:1 contrast ratio, your graphics will have crisp, clear edges and rich colors ideal for applications as diverse as gaming and detailed spreadsheets. Kogi provides a full one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Monitor with base, AC power supply and cord, 15-pin monitor cable, instructions, warranty information

Customer Reviews:

No service.......2006-11-26

Monitor finally died after 11 months and nobody at Kogi ever answers their customer service, tech support or main telephone numbers. Warranty? Doesn't exist. I'm heading to the Better Business Bureau.

Update: Finally got through to them. Sent the monitor back, took 3 weeks to repair and received it back.... still not working.

False advertising.......2004-08-31

I purchased two Kogi L9CH Flat-Panel 19" LCD monitors because the advertising on the Kogi website said that they were available with an optional DVI port.

I ordered the optional DVI port and after receiving my monitors found they did not contain that port. Upon calling Kogi they informed me that DVI ports were not available on that monitor. After pointing out to them that their web site indicated they were, I was told they would be happy to ship me 1000 monitors with said port since they would have to be manufactured. I could not buy just two.

Seems to me to be a little less than honest advertising.

Super!!.......2004-08-26

Just got mine, no dead pixel as others reported. very bright and crapy.
It holds super performance:price ratio.
Super!

Worst LCD purchase for me ever........2004-04-24

Just bad bad bad. Dead pixels, shaky joints, dark image, ...etc. Just an extremely poor LCD monitor. (...). Please check the reviews/complaints/company reputations before you buy. I learned my lesson the hard way. Never Kogi again. (...).

Not a great monitor.......2004-03-08

Monitor really isn't great. Two dead pixels out of the box. Built-in speakers are not great. It's 4 months. Still waiting for rebates cheque. If you need a real monitor, don't fall for the rebate like I did.

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KENWOOD UBZ-LH14YK, YELLOW FRS 14 CHANNEL FRS 2-WAY RADIO WITH 3

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Lian Li PC-6070A PLUS Ultra Quiet Aluminum Case (Silver )

Manufacturer: Coolerguys.com
ProductGroup: CE

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ASIN: B0007XJQPA

Product Description

Lian Li Industrial is the experienced leading manufacturer of aluminum PC cases and mobile racks. Its products are internationally recognized for their excellence. As an experienced professional manufacture, Lian Li produces stylish and excellent quality products. Lian Li will always keep one step ahead from the competition.PRODUCT FEATURES: Miditower case; Slidable M/B tray; Horizontal converter kit for HDD inner rack; Super bright HDD and Power LED; Tool-less detachable Aluminum Door with sound insulating rubber; Top, front and Side panels with sound insulating foam.

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