I'm a Pc user wanting to switch to a Mac. . .

Hi, I currently am sharing a PC with my brother. We both use it a lot and one computer isn't big enough for the two of us. So i was hoping to buy a Mac Mini. Only problem is, I don't have that much money to spend. Because I also need the money for a keyboard, mouse and monitor.(I know everything is expensive and I didn't expect to pay $200, I do know the value of a dollar.) So I can probably only afford the 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo. And I'm not a genius when it comes to some things and I'm new to Mac's so I have some questions.
1. 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo processor vs. 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor?
2. Can I get a 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor installed later on if I start out with the 1.5 Solo?
3. If so, how much $$$ will it cost me?
4. Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) vs. Double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)?
5. 512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM): how much $$$ to upgrade to 1GB memory?
I hope for a reply as soon as you read this.
-please and thank you,
Switch
Pc user wanting to switch to a Mac Windows XP HP Pavillion a1125c Media Center PC

hey, its fantastic your switching to a mac!
to answer your questions
1. 1.5GHz Intel Core Solo processor vs. 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor?
In terms of performance the extra .16 GHZ power would not be worth it unless you are running professional programs (in which case dont look at a mac mini)
2. Can I get a 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo processor installed later on if I start out with the 1.5 Solo?
THe processor is soldered directly to the motherboard (or as mac call them "logic board") so an upgrade will be nearly impossible
3. If so, how much $$$ will it cost me?
sometimes you can find a new logic board at a spares supplier, unless you are a good electro-head i would stay clear, a lot of hassle changing one
4. Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) vs. Double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)?
do the same job but the superdrive will burn your dvds, if you copy dvd films then you will be disappointed coz theres no software to do this.
if you burn data to dvds then i would go for it, external dvd drives arent good for macs, external hard drives are fine.
5. 512MB memory (667MHz DDR2 SDRAM): how much $$$ to upgrade to 1GB memory?
apple will charge you a fortune for this, probably about $100. if you are farmiliar with the inside working of a pc, it is cheaper to buy some on ebay, DDR2 is the stuff you want. But if you cant fit it your self and you dont know anyone who can, best to get it from apple
any other questions, just holla
Peace y'all

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