LegacyMUN2k6 Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 I was thinking about putting in a mac mini as my all in 1, instead of building a micro atx system for my car. Any thoughts on this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Probably a really good way to go, as the mini is, well, mini. <---Pc guy who secretly admires Macs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 it all depends on what you want it to do. currently i am not aware of any good, if any, gps application for bsd/linux, and most screens are designed for pc only (they may work, but not at native resolution). <--- anti silly one-button mouse This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 <--- anti silly one-button mouse Me too, but Photoshop does run nice on them http://premium1.uploadit.org/cultofthejedi//Two_Buttons_WTF.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynder Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Whoa! Hold up folks. Current and recent mac facts: - Macs work with ANY pc screen. (They use ATI and Nvidia drivers just like pc) - Multi-button mice are plug-n-play since 1997 (they just aren't shipped with new macs). - There are a number of products to connect your OSX mac to various GPS equipment. Even if it isn't available for the unix variant. (http://www.gpsy.com) - Lots of audio guys have experience with the Mac Mini in auto setups. Plenty of support available if you want to go that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 - like i said, they may work, but not always at native resolution (very important for small screens) - "they just aren't shipped with new macs" -> i wonder how many mac users know how to use them. - please name one GOOD gps application for mac, that is comparable to the PC ones. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynder Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 - Let me reiterate. Any screen will work at native resolution. - The Mac OS will accept multi-button mouse input but it doesn't require it. - I can't think of a good gps app for a pc. (wink) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 - okay. i see that the mac community has finally figured out how to make it work. its about time! - i can imagine many diehard mac fans getting -> -> by the "new" mice. - then just name any good gps app for mac. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 - i can imagine many diehard mac fans getting -> -> by the "new" mice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_hunter Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Well, I chose OS X because it's a kick ass UNIX OS, and it handles a 3-button mouse in the good old UNIX tradition just like my SGI before it. Those of us using serious computers have been working with three button mice since before PC weenies figured out how to right-click. http://legacygt.com/forums/images/icons/icon6.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Those of us using serious computers have been working with three button mice since before PC and Mac weenies figured out how to right-click. http://legacygt.com/forums/images/icons/icon6.gif fixed. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Check out this guys IS300 and Mac mini: http://www.digitalgiant.com/blulex5spd/mycar/interior-exterior/index.html And here is an interview they did with him about hte setup: http://www.123macmini.com/news/story/19.html And before I do too much with the car, a Mac mini will sit where the current Subaru manual sits in the car glove box! And what is right click? I only control-click and use keyboard shortcuts! lol And of course a search on mp3car.com forums reveals many many installs on the mini in cars: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/search.php?searchid=1400299 Including the Mac mini MINI http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=44297&highlight=mac+mini X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 i'd not put a computer in the glove box - it gets way too hot in the summer. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 i'd not put a computer in the glove box - it gets way too hot in the summer. Maybe get it an STi IC sprayer! But seriously you may be right. According to this site http://www.apple.com/macmini/specs.html the operating and storage temperatures of the mini are as follow: Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C) So it be OK to store it, but it will have to be cooled before using extensively. But what about the dozens of installs in trunks and under the seat, still gets hot there? X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 any fruit (e.g. orange) and burger (e.g. big mac) stored in the glove compartment will rot and stink in a hot day! under the seat should work, but i believe the trunk is the coolest place to store anything. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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