MacMini and software tryouts

Hi!
I am in the market for a new machine. I like the Mini, but i'd like to see how it behaves using an application that is very graphics intensive. More specifically, i'm talking about Second Life. Do you know if it s possible to go to an Apple store, download a Second Life browser (which are free), and try it out?
Thanks!

The Mini uses shared RAM for it's video, which is potentially slower than dedicated video RAM. That said, the current Mini uses a nVidia 9400M whereas older Minis used an Intel GMA950, which was slower. I don't know about Second Life specifically, I do play Spore on my 2009 Mini and it plays as well on the Mini as on my PC with a ATI Radeon x1650. As suggested, bumping the Mini's RAM to the max, 4GB, you'll get the maximum video RAM, 256MB. Again, I don't know if Second Life needs that much video RAM, but the 4GB will probably help with the overall performance of Second Life since I suspect that you might run out of memory if you only had 2GB.
So while the Mini's video card is not as good as other machines, it may be "good enough." If not, you're better off getting an iMac or Mac Pro.

Similar Messages

  • Canon 860 Series (Pixma) Printer Problems with OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – links to Canon Support Site with Drivers and Software with install tips

    After spending several hours sorting out Canon Pixma OSX problems here are my thoughts:
    Canon 860 Series (Pixma 868) Printer Problems with OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – links to Canon Support Site with Drivers and Software with install tips
    Problem:
    - New imac and MacBook Pro 2012 (OSX 10.8.2) had a problem using Canon Pixma 868 printer on network and would not scan or print using Canon Pixma software (Pixma MP Navigator 2.1 & Photo Print), which has advanced scanning and photo printing functions. 
    - When I connected the canon printer to my imac, OSX 10.8.2 automatically downloaded and installed drivers for Canon 860 series printer. I could then add the new printer (select ‘apple menu’ / ‘system preferences’ / ‘print and scan’ / “+”) and printer would work while connected via USB but could not get to print or scan over network wifi. 
    - The original Canon 860 Series CD does not work with 10.8 and the manual / online instructions did not make sense (as based on CD install). 
    Solution:
    1) Install Canon Printer Drivers and Software (from official Canon site)
    Go to canon support site, review FAQ, then download and install following Pixma 860 Series software & drivers for OSX 10.8 (links see below). The version I downloaded is in brackets but check for updated version. Full instructions are below.
    Canon 860 Series Drivers & Software  for OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion:
    The base software and drivers needed for using Canon 860 Series on Mac OS X 10.8 (USB) are
    1 Printer Driver
    (Canon MX860 series CUPS Printer Driver Ver. 10.67.1.0 (03-Aug-2012))
    2 Scanner Driver
    (Canon MX860 series Scanner Driver Ver. 14.11.4a (03-Aug-2012))
    3 Network Tool
    (Canon IJ Network Tool Ver. 4.1.0 for Intel Mac (27-Dec-2012)
    Canon Software for using advanced printing and scanning functions (while connected to network)
    4 Solution Menu
    (Canon Solution Menu Ver. 1.4.1 (27-Jul-2012 ))
    5 MP Navigator EX
    (Canon MP Nav EX Ver. 2.1.3 (02-Auf-2012))
    6 Easy-PhotoPrint EX
    (Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX Ver. 4.1.6 (21-Jan-2013 ))
    Canon Support (HK) – check your local site
    http://www.canon.com.hk/en/download/main/index.do
    Select Product and drivers from support site eg http://support-hk.canon-asia.com/
    1. Choose a product category
    Multifunctional Printers
    2. Choose a product series
      Pixma
    3. Choose a product model
      Pixma MX868
    4. Choose type of document
    Downloads or FAQ
    If you have problems installing the software under 10.8, see the FAQ on Canon site. You will need to allow software installs from “unidentified developers by using “Control” Key or by changing your system preferences)
    2) Check Canon Printer and Software Working while connected via USB
    Once you have downloaded and installed drivers and software and restarted computer, check that the printer and Canon Pixma software (Pixma MP Navigator 2.1 & Photo Print) are working via USB.  Open the Canon IJ Network Tool App (Applications / Canon Utilities /IJ Network Tool / Canon IJ Network Tool App) and make sure you can see the Canon MX 860 series (xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx) and that it shows the correct SSID Wifi settings (under the Canon IJ Network Tool App ‘Setup menu’).  This is normally done as part of the automatic install but worth double checking
    3) Add new network printer using ‘apple menu’ / ‘system preferences’ / ‘print and scan’ / “+”).
    After you have checked USB printing turn off printer, unplug the USB cable and shutdown the Canon IJ Network Tool App.
    Then turn the printer back on and wait 30s. Then add a new printer using ‘apple menu’ / ‘system preferences’ / ‘print and scan’ / “+”). Once you select “+” (add new printer), wait 10-30s for the Wifi Networked Canon MX 860 Series printer to appear in the new window eg Canon MX 860 series (xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx) (Kind: “Canon IJ Network”)
    DO NOT ADD THE MX 860 SERIES BONJOUR SCANNER (the Bonjour Scanner is the built-in software, is not needed and often appears first on the add printer list).  The Canon scanner can be accessed used through the MP Nav EX Ver. 2.1.3 software (which has much better functions)
    You will now have two Printer Canon MX860 (USB) and Canon MX860 (Wifi / Network). Set the Canon MX860 (Wifi / Network) as default and test print and scan
    If the Wifi Networked Canon MX 860 Series printer does not appear, check the printer and make sure that the printer can see the wifi network. On the printer select Menu / Settings / Device Settings / Lan Settings / WLAN Setting List.  It should say WLAN Active, identify the SSID and have an IP address
    If the printer can not see the Wifi Network, plug the USB cable back in, then open the Canon IJ Network Tool App (Applications / Canon Utilities /IJ Network Tool / Canon IJ Network Tool App). Make sure you can see the Canon MX 860 series (xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx) and that it has your SSID settings (under setup), if it has this info, restart the computer and the printer and try again

    Hi, thaks for response, meant to post as a discussion (not question), wanted to save others time if they get the same problem

  • I have inherited an ICloud account from one of my employers when transferring from old MacBook Pro to new MacMini and need to separate from this, presumably by setting up a new ICloud account.  How do I do this ?

    I have inherited an ICloud account from one of my employers when transferring from old MacBook Pro (which belonged to them) to new MacMini and need to separate from this, presumably by setting up a new ICloud account.  How do I do this ?  And is there any danger, in doing so, that I might delete any of her ICloud information ?

    Sign out in System Preferences>iCloud. This will remove any synced data such as Calendars, emails and Contacts from your Mac, but will have no effect on the data on the server - so that other devices logged into it will continue to see the data.

  • Remote Desktop Services - VDI / Hardware and Software requiremnts

    I am going to plan to do POC for 50 user on customer end for Microsoft VDI installation. For this i required hardware and software requirement.

    Hi Pratik,
    Thank you for posting in Windows Server Forum.
    It all depends on how you want to configure your VDI environment. In Server 2012\R2 there are 2 flavors: Pooled & Personal and further can deploy both that as Managed\UnManaged deployment. You can check following article for further details.
    RDS Hardware Sizing and Capacity Planning Guidance
    http://blogs.technet.com/b/iftekhar/archive/2010/02/10/rds-hardware-sizing-and-capacity-planning-guidance.aspx
    Choose a VDI Deployment Scenario
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn645525.aspx
    Deploying VDI for RDS 2012 / 2012R2 – Part I
    http://thewolfblog.com/2014/03/26/deploying-vdi-for-rds-2012-2012r2-part-i/
    Hope it helps!
    Thanks.
    Dharmesh Solanki
    TechNet Community Support

  • Major Sync and software update issue with windows 7 and iphone

    Loved my iPhone 3g and love my 4.0! My only concern is syncing and software updates are sporadic.
    When I first purchased and sync'd my 3g on my laptop, that I had since 2005 w/XP home 64bit, it would constantly (1 out of 5 times) show phone was disconnected and could not sync. Purchased a desktop, 2009 w/Vista 64bit (same issue mentioned continued) then upgraded to windows 7 64bit (same issue mentioned continued).
    Both pc's are authorized and contain the same apps and software. I went through all trouble shooting steps (authorize/deauthorize, phone hard boot, sync w/airplane mode on and/or off, uninstall and or reinstall iTunes, etc...) when both phones would brick after software updates on both pc's.
    The last software update 4.0 and most recent 4.2.1 went well on laptop with XP and no longer shows sync issue. The problem continues on the windows 7 and backup has completed successfully 3 times.
    Long story short, I have to pray the laptop never dies because iTunes, syncing and software updates on XP works now! The problem with software update, backups and syncing persists on windows 7.
    * I was able to apply 4.2.1 software update on XP and then connect to windows 7 to sync and backup successfully. I then disconnected/reconnected iphone to windows 7 and problem happened again, unable to sync phone was disconnected error message.

    I've had my new pc for over a year, never had any probs syncing my iphone (then a 3G but now the big 4!)
    I went to sync updates to Apps and a couple of tunes I had downloaded straight to my phone only to get an error message 'iTunes has stopped working - windows is checking the problem' followed by another messaged telling me there was a problem causing the program not to work correctly. Windows will close the program and notify me if a solution is found'
    Well..... I have NO music on my iPhone and every time I try to sync, the same error messages come up and the bloody program shuts down....

  • Audigy 4 - Vista drivers and software urgently nee

    you know... i have this sound card (Audigy 4 - non pro) for over one year now, AND i don`t have a good driver and software for windows vista home premium x64. last driver for this sound card is:
    . Creative Sound Blaster Audigy series Vista Driver 2.2.0002 (38.30 MB) 6 Mar 07.
    i mean... 6 mar. 07
    how long do i have to wait for you, to relase all the software it is on windows xp oh, this audigy 4 was not intended to use with vista, wright and you want everybody to buy that x-fi sound card with another set of problems in windows vista. nice marketing solution. good for you ONLY.
    i`m just tired waiting. my card doesn`t work as it should, nor as it worked in windows xp.
    i need all that software. all of it, working under vista. PRONTO!
    you will provide that software, or you just lost me as a customer, and along with me, alot more.
    btw, daniel_k was only helping people, by providing drivers and software YOU couldn`t, or you just didn`t wanted to. stop deleting his posts or links to the drivers made by him.
    just stop that abbusi've marketing strategy, by not releasing software for older sound cards, and forcing customers to buy your new products. no, that wouldn`t happend.

    http://forums.creative.com/showthread.php?

  • I just migrate settings and software from my PowerBook to a new Mac Pro. All the software download from CC is there and working, except for CC, and there is not way to install.

    I just migrate settings and software, include CC, from my PowerBook to a new Mac Pro. All the software download from CC is there and working, except for CC, and there is not way to install. I have try because every time I restar keep bothering asking for installation, (by the way, the link is not up to date). Will appreciate your help.

    never migrate adobe software.  it should be properly installed.
    uninstall all the cc programs you can, clean and then reinstall per, Use the CC Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems | CC, CS3-CS6

  • How can I find fingerprint reader driver and software for windows 8.1 Pro - HP Dv5 1225et

    I have Hp dv5 1225et Laptop. There are drivers in Hp's web site for win 7 and vista.. I need validity sensors driver and software for windows 8.1 Pro (64Bit)... Thanks a lot all of users. 

    Hi @mfatihbodur
    Welcome to the HP Support Community. I see that you are looking for Windows 8.1 version of your Validity Sensor and SimplePass software. I have included the links below but as your model doesn't have drivers I can't guarantee that they will work but they are the latest versions.
    Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver (Windows 8.1)
    HP SimplePass Identity Protection Software (Windows 8.1)
    Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post solved your issue.
    Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" on the right to say “Thanks” for helping!
    Thank you,
    BHK6
    I work on behalf of HP

  • Satellite C855-S5194 Windows 8 Recovery OS and software

    Hi,
    I just bought a Satellite C855-S5194 with Win8  and already created system recovery disks. Now I bought an Office and installed it through Microsoft website (no disk). I would like to create an image for the case the hard drive is broken and not accessible, which includes both the OS and the Office that I installed.
    I read from the User Guide that the system recovery disks can restore the OS and preinstalled software, but how about the software that I bought from MS?
    Please let me know if there is any way to recover both OS and software. Thank you in advance!

    I am not a computer expert,..
    So please pay attention, read things carefully, follow any links, think about it, and don't jump to hasty conclusions. Better to do more reading instead of typing a vague message to me.
    I'll be repeating myself now, but I'll try to put more words in..
    My No. 1 item explains that Windows 8 contains Windows 7's backup. You can google that and learn all about it. In particular, you'll learn that it enables you to create an image of the entire disk on external media. I'll save you some trouble and give you places to do your reading.
       Learn more about system image backup
       Back up your programs, system settings, and files
       Restore your computer from a system image backup
    Notice that when you create a system image of the hard drive, you can restore it either to the existing disk or to a brand new disk.
    We create one of these images (with third-party tools) every single day for every computer and retain ten generations. Backup is our most important application.
    My No. 2 item talks about a repair disk. That's the one you need when you are restoring to a new hard drive. Since Windows is not running, you need a way to begin the restore process. That's one of the functions of the repair disk.
    You'll see a link in the Windows 7 File Recovery area like this.
       Create a system repair disc
    My No. 3 item talks about fixing things on your existing drive. Feel free to ignore it if you like. Maybe other viewers will find it of interest. When/if you find that Windows is broken, you'll begin to appreciate the various ways of recovering. Refresh is new in Windows 8.
    -Jerry

  • Windows 8 and OEM media with updates and software

    Recently i had an idea to create a custom Windows 7, 8 OEM image that includes all the Windows updates and also has couple of softwares inside it (adobe reader, java, flash etc). I used MDT to do this. I came to this idea because every time i prepared
    a computer for my customers it took a really long time with all the updates and software i had to install. When i started imaging Windows 8 i stumbled upon a little problem. As everybody knows Windows 8 OEM keys are no longer located on the stickers that are
    on the computers. As i have understood it they are basically located somewhere in the BIOS. So, finally to my question :) .  Is it somehow possible to retrieve the OEM key from the BIOS so that i could use my custom OEM image ? Right now i can't activate
    my Windows 8 OEM's because there are no way for the operating system to access the key that is in the BIOS.

    Hi,
    The OEM license allows the organization to use that pre-installed image on that OEM PC only. If the PC fails in the future and the image needs to be restored, the organization needs to use the original recovery media provided by the OEM to re-install the
    image.
    I suggest you consult with  the manufacturer for more information.
    Alex Zhao
    TechNet Community Support

  • Drivers and software Hp deskjet 2050 j510a All-in-wonder for Windows 8 Pro x64

    Hi,
    from when I update my system with Windows 8 Pro I can' t use the printer Hp Deskjet 2050  J510a.
    I downloaded the latest version of drivers and software for Windows 8 Pro 64 bit:
    DJ2050_J510_Basicx64_1313.exe
    The application give me at the and of installation the message:
    "installation not completed"
    and in details I can see:
    "Installation error. Operative system not supported. This software can be installed only in Windows XP, Vista, Seven. Change operative system or install the printer in another computer."
    The printer as been recognized from the system, and in panel control I can see it, but when I print any page the printer make only half print and than show me a message of " not original or used printer cartridges, press OK to continue or cancel do delate the print" but the print cannot be completed untill the end.
    Cartridges are original; I tested the the printer too in an another computer with different operative system: the printer work correctly.
    Thanks for your attention

    Hello kamran554,
    I understand you are looking for the driver to download for your Deskjet 2050 J510a for Windows 8 64bit.
    I have located the correct driver for you to download below.
    Please click the link to download and install.
    HP Deskjet Full Feature Software and Drivers
    Good luck to you!
    R a i n b o w 7000I work on behalf of HP
    Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" at the bottom of this post to say
    “Thanks” for helping!
    Click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution!

  • I have one iPhone 8GB. after making upgrade of iTunes and software of iPhone, it's impossible to use the iPhone. There's no service! doesn't acept the code PIN! it only make emergency calls and the image in the phone is to conect to iTunes.What can i do?

    I have one iPhone 8GB. After making un upgrade of iTunes and software of iPhone, it's impossible to use it. There's no service! doesn't acept PIN code! it only makes emergency calls and the image in the iPhone is the sign to connect to iTunes. What can i do to solve it?

    Where are you and where did you get the phone.  This sounds like a classic symptom of someone who bought an iPhone that originated in the U.S. which was then hacked so it would run on a carrier network other than AT&T... Then, when updating the phone, it becare re-locked to AT&T.
    If that's what happened, you now own a paperweight. AT&T will NOT unlock them for any reason.
    If this isn't the case, please clarify where you are, what carrier you have and where you got the phone so we can begin troubleshooting.

  • Need advice on bluetooth driver and software download

    *PLEASE HELP*: just bought a Nexus bluemicro pro bluetooth v2.1 dongle. and ive damaged the disk it came with when I was opening the packet.
    The disk says: Toshiba bluetooth driver and software bluetooth BT1.2/2/0/2.1.
    Does anyone know if there is a download for this online somewhere or will I have to go out and buy another one? I'm not clued up when it comes to computers and would very much appreciate any advice and help.... I;m using windows vista so it would have to be compatible.

    On Toshiba support and download page you can download Toshiba BT stack but it is for usage with Toshiba notebooks.
    You bought non-Toshiba product so for download contact Nexus or visit Nexus support page.

  • I recently have ipad but before i sell it i made a back up of it and by an iphone when i put all the date on my iphone some files and software did not install is there anything i can do to recover the lost data? please help

    i recently have ipad but before i sell it i made a back up of it and by an iphone when i put all the date on my iphone some files and software did not install is there anything i can do to recover the lost data? please help

    I don't think you're on iOS 5, I think you're using iOS 6.  That's the latest version.
    Unless you've used iCloud to back up your documents, you won't be able to restore them.  And for future reference, you don't have to uninstall Pages to update your iPad anymore.  Sorry about this.

  • I tried to set up a remote desktop between my macmini and my work computer.  I hit cancel and now the Remote Desktop will not close.  I cannot shut down my computer either.  How do you close a non-responsive application.  I have tried everything!

    I tried to set up a remote desktop connection between my MacMini and my work computer.  It was not working so I hit cancel, but then the big black screen of death came up and will not go a way.  I cannot close my computer nor quit the remote desktop connection.  How do you close a non-responsive application?  By the way, I am new to Mac and it is not as simple as hitting the Control, Alt, Delete.  Please help.

    virginiafromphoenix wrote:
    .......How do you close a non-responsive application?.......
    Try ( alt + cmd + esc ).  Gives you a menu of running applications, and a chance to "Force Quit".

Maybe you are looking for