so i finally went for a new 2009 mac mini (the cheaper model) and bought an extra 1 gb… i'm still re-installing leopard (without the printer drivers and the extra languages…) so i haven't played around with it much, but so far i'm satisfied. regards, alexandre On Apr 1, 2009, at 1:28 , alexandre wrote: > > On Apr 1, 2009, at 24:45 , 69Abel wrote: > >> I have a set-up similar to John's, a 1.66GHz CD Mini (with 2GB RAM >> and a 320GB 7200 RPM HD) connected to a 50" Plasma (720P) with a >> DVI to HDMI cable. I have connected it to my home surround sound >> system using a fibre optic cable and a mini-jack to TOSLink adapter >> for full DTS audio. I also use a Gigabit ethernet connection to my >> NAS and for internet connectivity. >> >> I'm currently running Plex http://www.plexapp.com/ and it is a >> great interface for watching movies, viewing iPhoto library, >> playing music, etc. Plex is easy enough to use that my wife and 12 >> year old son have taken to it without fuss or complaint! I plan on >> adding a USB TV tuner in the near future. >> >> Any questions? >> >> Dave >> > > no questions… so apparently, a high end mac mini isn't necessary. > that's good news! > > many thanks! > alexandre _______________________________________________ > X4U mailing list > X4U at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/x4u > > Seven Cent Deals - Great legacy stuff Great Legacy Price > http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?cat=Seven+Cent+Deal