Comments on: Apple TV vs. Mac mini – Which one is right for you?

By: John

John — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:37:35 +0000

http://www.getnetbox.com/ try NetBox it does the same thing as Apple or Boxee but is unrestricted and you can watch everything online on yout TV in HD!!!

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:08:05 +0000

I know this blog is a little old, but I have a 2009 mac mini that I use as my main computer.

Is it possible to use the same Mac mini as a media server as well as my computer, thus costing me zero dollars?

Thanks!

By: MacMiniWorldAdmin

MacMiniWorldAdmin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:07:44 +0000

Both my wife and I love the Mac Mini as a media center. I truely believe the Mac Mini is a revolutionary computer because it provides a glimps into the future of fully integrated TV / computer world. The Mac Mini is such a great device because it can be used in data centers as well as media centers. Apple has just released a Mac Mini "server" with 1TB of storage (2 x 500GB disks) and 4GB of memory. For more details check out Mac Mini World Hosting Thanks for the informative comparison. In my opinion the Mac Mini is a clear winner over the Apple TV.

By: Jimmy Jam

Jimmy Jam — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:55:36 +0000

I have a MacBook that I can hook up and use my BT keyboard and mouse to do the features that the MacMini does however I would much rather have something hooked up and in place with little maintenance to do its job and do it well. The aTV.

Follow me here, it will make sense in a second.
I know I could buy another PC or Mac to play games but having an appliance (device) that’s sole purpose is to provide the best functionality for it’s intended purpose is what I want. Such as games, if I want to play games I will use an Xbox, playstation, or other game console instead of a PC or Mac.

I am a geek and like to tweak things but I also like the simplicity of things such as a Game console designed for games and a Media system designed media.

just my two cents :)

By: sean

sean — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:13:35 +0000

Hey macminiman ~are you an Engrish teacher or what? Who cares whether or not the’s a ‘white space’ on the left hand side or not?! Get a life and make a positive comment-

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:52:20 +0000

Also, from “My multimedia Mac mini” by Christopher Breen:

“Where the mini falls flat is as a client for a larger media server.” Apple TV excels in this, no effort wireless-n streaming from a computer.

“From my experience it’s clear that one can assemble a multimedia center with a small computer at its core, but doing so takes time and money and the result doesn’t provide the convenience of traditional AV gear. There must be a better way. My money’s on Apple one day providing it.” This article was written in 2006, Apple TV was released in 2007.

http://www.macworld.com/article/51113-2/2006/05/multimediamini.html

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:32:25 +0000

#66 Dave says Apple TV is: “a device for folks that don’t understand computers”. Sorry, Dave, that’s not what it is all about to me. It’s all about simplicity.

Buy an Apple TV and a Harmony remote. That’s all you need, control ALL of your A/V units (including Apple TV) from a single remote.

If you want even more functionality and run Apple TV like an iPod, download and install the “Remote” iPod Touch/iPhone app and use that with Apple TV. Still simple to use.

If you really want to test the limits of a media center, load Boxee on an Apple TV (Boxee also has a Touch/iPod “Remote” app).

A laptop on the couch is for computer-related “stuff”. An Apple TV is for playing media.

Surfing the web from the couch is overrated. If you REALLY want to do this, just buy a WebTV unit for $150. They are selling like hotcakes. ;)

By: DrFredEdison

DrFredEdison — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:22:04 +0000

I choosed mac mini. It’s more powerful and it’s a computer at all!
With a Bluethoot mouse and keyboard near the TV you can use it by 100%!

By: Telebatdotcom

Telebatdotcom — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:30:04 +0000

Here is another comparison of Apple TV with Mac mini and other similar products, totally 7. Quite interesting:

http://www.machavariani.com/workfiles/Comparison%20of%20Apple%20TV%20with%20other%20TV%20streaming%20devices.htm

By: nick

nick — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:41:17 +0000

I am actually about t buy a mac mini to hook it up with my tv. I wanted to ask whether the software that the aTV uses is available for download anywhere, or one that is similar to it. The thing with front row is that you cannot go and preview movies from the iTunes store and then buy them. Front row only accesses what you already have downloaded. In order to buy movies from the mac mini you have to go through itunes using a mouse/keyboard and Having a keyboard and a mouse lying around the sofa/bed is not the most convinient thing. I was wondering whether i could just preview/buy movies with a remote through front row (or front row like program) with the mac mini. Anyone can help?

thanx

By: m lamont

m lamont — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:51:10 +0000

By attracting a new audience, surely the Apple TV will at least heighten new opportunites for dating at Apple stores around the country. In light of Apple’s just announced acquisition of Match.com (http://applestoredating.blogspot.com/2008/03/apple-computer-acquires-matchcom.html), this can only be good news.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:25:05 +0000

Oh yeah, for those of you that would rather pay $25 for a Mini instead of $599, then go here. http://macminis.freepay.com/?r=43083386 you may have to pay a small fee, you may not, depending on what other offer you want to sign up for. The reason I think this is the best way to go is you only have to sign up for 1 offer, and they seem pretty interesting. If you don’t, forget this comment. If you don’t like it, then don’t comment. This is for those that want to benefit.

By: chris

chris — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:41:44 +0000

i mean on the mac mini…

By: chris

chris — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:18:26 +0000

whats about renting movies from apple? this new feature of appleTV was presented at the key note some days ago. kann i use the same feature in front row? with the same easy using?

By: iTunesSharing

iTunesSharing — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:02:25 +0000

I was thinking of getting the aTV, but after this article I’m now thinking I should get a mini. If I get a Mini, can I still manage all of my music on my iMac but access my iTunes through front row on the Mini?
Also, can I access youTube through front-row on the mini?

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By: Swiss

Swiss — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:16:09 +0000

That was a good article . Apple has the coolest and most innovative products ever .

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By: apple

apple — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:33:23 +0000

A digital TV product released in 2007 that CAN’T play DivX?! Apple must be insane! Thank’s for the warning; I’ll stick with a Mac-Mini.

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