[G4] Mac Mini vs Cube ?

[Daniel Brieck Jr.]

Rick,

The mac mini is the more obvious choice, it is a newer and faster  
design than the G4 Cube. With the Mac mini you will get a 1.25 or  
1.42 GHZ G4, faster memory, usb 2.0, faster graphics card . The cube  
is only topping out at 500 Mhz. And the g4 cubes computers are not  
much cheaper than the brand new mini... A  5 year old used machine is  
more likely to cause trouble than a new one in most cases. While  
there are upgrades for CPU, and Graphics for the cubes, adding them  
can be expensive. Also heat is a concern with adding faster parts  
than what the product was designed for.

The cube has some issues with it if i recall. There were problems  
with over sensitive power buttons just randomly turning the computer  
off.


Heat can be a problem with any of computer if ventilation is blocked.
With the cube and the mini extra caution has to be taken not to block  
the limited air intakes and exhaust ports. The Cube has no fans so it  
has to have open vents and be positioned standing upright. The Mac  
mini can be set on its side.

Daniel J. Brieck Jr.



On Nov 4, 2005, at 9:58 PM, Richard wrote:

> Looking for at these small mac, for a small office,
> desktop space, not allot of.
>
> which one has the least issue with heat problems, or clitches...
>
> TKS -
> Rick