New mini question

I have had problems with my mini ever since i got it but until recently it's been bearable. but now i charge it fully and only get about a half hour of battery life from it. Apple says its gonna cost $65.95 to get a replacement and if mine's damaged at all i get charged and get my old one back. my ipod has some outer scratches on it, will this be a reason for me not to geta new one?, also is it worth spending $60 on an mini or should a go somewhere else for my mp3 wants

You are lucky. I am 3weeks out of warranty and my mini simply crashed and the Apple store could not reset. I'd like to know if others have had a similar experience. Sounds like Apple creates a product designed to self-destruct promptly following the expiration of the warranty. By the way, although purchased a year ago, it was never used until about 4 months ago.

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Can I link an OS10.4.11 Mini to a new Mini with Lion?

After lightning fried the video card in my Mini, which runs Tiger, I'm looking at a new Mini. My question is: Can I link the old Mini to the new one and use it as a back-up hard drive and CD/DVD burner? What do I need to do to make it work? Aside from the video card issue, everything else seems to be in working order, just no color on the display. Also, I have an old iMac drive (OX 9) in a Mini Stack case hooked to my current Mini. Can I still use that for data storage too, or are 3 different operating systems just going to screw up everything?

You can either boot the old Mac mini in 'FireWire Target Disk Mode' which turns it in to a glorified hard disk, or you can boot it but have Screen Sharing turned on so you can remotely control it from the new Mac.
When it is booted in FireWire Target Disk Mode all disks on it will appear on your new Mac. You would plug it in to the new Mac via a FireWire cable. With Screen Sharing you would access it over Ethernet not FireWire.

New Mini (HDMI) with CRT Big Screen TV (RP)

Is anyone using the new Mini with a CRT TV. I have a Mitsubishi WS-65813 rear projection TV that I'd like to connect to the New Mini using HDMI to DVI. I had one of the older Mini's and the problem was the screen on the TV was not full screen or it was over-scanned, depending on the option I picked.
My question is if I connect the New Mini (HDMI-DVI) to MY TV will it fit native, meaning will it fit the screen without the above mentioned? I'd love to have the ability to watch HULU.
PS. I'd love to get a new LCD TV but the WS-65813 has a superior picture, and it has a 65 inch screen. Only 1080i, 480p, 480i, and Firewire. NO 720p.

D/FW wrote:
So there's and overscan and a underscan now? Is this different from previous generation Mini's?
They actually removed the overscan function. I'm not sure how many people were using it. Very few I suspect (thus why it was removed).
The underscan function is implemented as a slider. You move it to the right until you can just see the perimeter of the Mac desktop.
Ideally, it should be all the way to the left, in a perfect world. Because you are losing resolution by using the underscan function.
But obviously many TVs do require it. And Apple kindly lets you adjust it to just the level that you need for your particular display device.
I don't know if the the underscan function is limited to only certain screen resolutions. I can't test it right now. But I will when I can. Or perhaps someone else in this discussion will have an opportunity to do so and share their findings.

Using old iMac Screen on new Mini

My trusted old iMac G4 700 (dome base) is just too slow these days, but I still love the design. The screen is also very adjustable and can extend to a comfortable working height.
Is there any way in which I can couple this with a new mini, ie. just use my old screen and some how connect to the mini, bypassing the old system base ?
Darren

Your best bet for quick and correct answer to this question is to post in either the iMac G4 forum, or the Mac Mini forum. This is the forum for the iMac Core Duo.

New Mini replaced defective one - will it work on my cpu?

My 1-month old iPod mini lost a pixel in the display. The wonderful Apple folks gave me a new one 10 minutes after walking into the store. I just learned about nano but that's beside the point.
So - the question - I had registered my OLD ipod mini (with its own serial number, of course) with apple and set up itunes using my OLD ipod mini. Now that I have a new iPod mini, what changes do I need to make to have it work on my PC? Do I have to do the whole 'de-authorize' thing? Do I need to go into some profile somewhere and update the info (serial number, specifically) to match my new machine?
I would have already tried juicing it up already instead of posting here but I am currently charging the new mini before it's ready to take 4 gigs of songs.

You don't have to deauthorize anything. All you need to do is to format the iPod for Windows use.
If you don't already have it, download and install the latest iPod Updater, then restart your computer.
Run the updater program, connect your iPod when prompted (not before), and follow the set up procedure, and you should be good to go.

Does the new Mini support DVI DL?

I may have missed this question, but:
The new Mini has a Mini DVI port; does the Mini support DVI DL?
Pete F

The only way the new mini can support a DL-DVI display is through the Mini DisplayPort using the $99 Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-link DVI Adapter. The actual DVI port on the mini is single-link only.

For Mom who needs little: Old mini or new mini?

I am upgrading my Mom from a 1994 Performa to a Mini, but I am on the fence as to previous version for $400ish or new version for $500ish. I want this to be as low budget as you go for a new mac. If it was a $3,000 mac I would get newer, but for $100 off at this low level I could most of a new flat LCD for the difference.
Both new and old are plenty powerful/large for her email/www needs and occasional Word/Xcel and iPhoto/iTunes;-) I don't think she will be burnings lots of discs (I can do it on my mac for her every year need)
SO my question would be...do you think firewire 400/800, superdrive, and any differences in monitor ports make a $100 difference?? I sound cheap, but maybe the newer mini might have some "cons" that I did not think of?? She may have this mac for another 5-10 years so is there a tangible reason to get the newer?
Thanks!

I totally subscribe to the "buy as much as you can afford" thing but this is such a cheap computer that I am aiming to max its low-end-ness. I don't think she will use more than 1gb RAM or have more than 80gb hd needs. The stats on the old mini seem just fine, but maybe there are intangibles that would lean the choice? Here is my choice:
*_OLD mini $499_*
1.83 ghz
1gb ram
80gb hd
combo drive (does that burn cds, but not dvd?)
firewire 400
*_NEW mini $599_*
2.0 ghz
1gb ram
120gb hd
superdrive
firewire 800 only

Variety of Mini Questions

I just got a Mac Mini, am setting it up, and just have a few general questions. It will replace my Macbook Pro as my main storage computer for photos, music, apps, and will become the computer that my iphone and ipad sync to... but as I set it up am faced with a few questions:
Of course, none of my iPhone or iPad apps are on the new mini... I could download all of them and put copies on this computer, but I'm curious whether I actually need to do that. Is there a good reason to sync all of my apps with iTunes rather than just let them live on the iPad and iPhone?
I use iMatch, have set up iTunes to see the library of 15,000+ songs. Is there a single step I can take to download all of that music onto the mini? I just like have a hard copy of it.
And on the flip side, I want to free up the 90+gbs of space that my music is taking up on the MBPro. Is there a simple way to delete the music, while keeping it accessable to the files in the cloud?
I am attaching the mini via HDMI to a JVC 32 inch HD tv, I cannot figure out whether the TV is 1080i or 720p. Does it matter which I set the mini to? 720p is more magnified than 1080i. Is there more to it that I'm missing?
Thanks for any or all answers.

Answering all your questions based on my experience and in order.
1. If you dont plan on syncing your iphone and or ipad directly to your mac mini, no need to transfer the apps, however if you want to sync with your mac mini you will need to transfer the apps or they will be deleted. Click on the arrow symbol next to your device, and select import purchases if you wish to transfer apps.
2. If you want to download all your itunes match collection into your new mac mini simply boot up itunes click itunes match tab, and then click add this computer and sign in, voila all your 15,000+ songs available to download directly unto your hard drive.
3. If you want to delete specific songs, but keep a copy in the cloud it's simple; when you hit delete on 1 or more songs just DONT select the delete from icloud list and your song should remain on your itunes librabry accesible via the cloud, but not downloaded on your device (i suggest you try it with one or a few songs and you'll see how it all works.
4. In my experience, for 32-41 inch displays the difference between 720p and 1080i are miniscule, so Im gonna go with it doesnt matter.
Cheers from a fellow mac mini owner!

My iBook G4 vs. New Mini ?

I am thinking of getting the 2.0Ghz or 2.6Ghz Mini with 4Gig RAM. I have an iBook with a 1.33GHz PowerPC chip and 1.25Gig RAM. I do email, Powerpoint and Word for Mac, Internet, iPhoto, I may get into video (iMovie) just a bit.
Question is will I notice an increase in performance (speed, no hesitating, etc) going to Mini? If not, why am I thinking of getting one? (HELP!) And, is there any reason to upgrade to the 2.6Ghz chip?
Thanks! Much appreciated.

beaglemutt, I recently moved from a G4 mIni to a used 1.66GHz Core Duo mIni. And the speed difference between these two relatively close models was impressive. While (as noted) memory is good for more speed and Rosetta apps will drag everything down, I am not seeing that you listed anything in your common apps that will not see a big boos by getting a new one.
Example: Exporting from EyeTV to my iPhone on the G4 took several hours for even a half hour show. Now? I can actually just turn on export and every show is prepped, fairly quickly, without slowing the system down so much I can't watch another show or do other tasks.
If it is this apparent in a first gen intel mIni, I can only imagine the improvements going from a G4 to the new mIni.

Moving to new Mini, what to do with existing Airport settings

Hi Everyone!!
I'm picking up my new Mac Mini this afternoon (my older one is now in year 5!). The question I have is, what is the best way to hook up my Airport Express for the new Mini? Since I don't expect to use both computers on my wireless network, I'd like to simply use my Express (used exclusively for my Canon wireless printer) via my new machine. Do I do a reset to factory default for the new Mini? I have just one 23" Cinema display, so I assume I will not be adding the new Mini to the existing network, but starting all over with installing the software from the disk and setting everything up from scratch. Or, is there a possibility of adding the new machine to the network after unplugging the older computer, with the Airport settings intact? With Airport Express still plugged into my UPS and active, is this feasible?
Thanks

JiminReno wrote:
One question comes to mind: You mentioned no need to install the Express disk on the new Mini, simply join the network. As I will only use the Airport network for my wireless printer -- my internet connection is via an ethernet cable connected to an ATT U-verse router -- will I have any need for the Airport utility that's on the disk, the same utility on my old Mini? What if I need to check on my settings after I disconnect my older Mini. I know, maybe a stupid question.
hi jim,
your new mini will have the current (as of the date it shipped) version of airport utility installed. the settings are on the express not in airport utility. you manage the settings on the express with airport utility.
you shouldn't run into problems. if you do, you still can pop in the disk and install the software that's on it.
and you can always post back here

New Mini and Lion headaches

I'm sure this is already out there, but I'm not even sure how to phrase my question.
Sooo.... I have a new mini. 2.3Ghz Intel Core i5 running Lion, 10.7.3. I was pleased to see that upon startup the first time, there was an option to use a Time Machine backup to "restore" my old system to my new one. Man, what a mess. The new mini will not continue to backup to the Backup that it was "restored" from, Adobe CS4 won't start up (Error Code 150:30).... I'm sad. I"m in the printing field and have been a faithful mac user since my first IIci and I'm sad. Can you guys offer some help or am I destined to computing on my iPhone...? Thanks all.

Setup Assistant launches automatically the first time you start up a new system, so you did use it. The "inherit" prompt appears not then, but the first time you back up.
Time Machine - Troubleshooting B5. Would you like to inherit (or re-use) the backup . . . ?

Want to buy a new Mini, but should I wait for Snow Leopard?

I'm ready to buy a Mac Mini now. But with Snow Leopard just around the corner, I would hate to have to dish out another $129 for Snow Leopard when I could have just waited a few months for it to ship with the Mini.
Is it worth it to wait, or should I just dive into a new Mini with just Leopard?
Any thoughts on this will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the great input everyone!
Most of you say 'go for it now', and that's the way I'm leaning, but I'll drill down a little deeper with where I'm at on this.
I've been wanting to get a Mini since they first came out, but more intently since last fall. I heard that they were due for a refresh, and rumors had been floating that there would be new models in Q1 of 2009. I had hoped to see them at Macworld, but we all know what a disappointment that was. So after much anticipation, they're finally here. All that to say, I have a very strong desire to order one right now.
But then there is this question of Snow Leopard. My main reason (although there are many) for getting a Mini is to record my broadcast TV shows in HD with eyeTV. I've been using my Dual 867Mhz Power Mac G4 (MDD) to record shows in analog mode with eyeTV, and it does it very successfully. But my G4 doesn't meet the requirements to record in HD (although I've tried it and it will record HD, but it's not always successful and it takes at least 12 to export it to iTunes). Also, broadcast TV is going to can analog on June 12. So I wont be able to record my shows after that unless I have the Mini.
So, here is where I'm at with this dilemma:
AndyO hit the head on the nail with this
AndyO wrote:
There is a good argument to say that if you have no immediate need for a new system, you should wait until Snow leopard is announced, but not yet pre-installed on systems in the supply chain and buy a system then. That would give you an installed copy of Leopard and either a Snow Leopard upgrade disk in the box, or an 'up-to-date' program option to buy a Snow Leopard copy for a small fee. That would give you the best of both worlds.
This is exactly what I'd like - "the best of both worlds." Getting SL with the Mini but not having it pre-installed would be ideal.
But will the announcement come at the WWDC?
Will the WWDC be held at the speculated date of June 6-12 (which is right before the DTV switch btw)? And even if I wait for the announcement, this is not the guaranteed outcome (they could end up saying that all systems will be shipping with SL today).
Ugh! I'm so torn.
Does anyone know how far ahead they announce the date of the WWDC?

Error message: Volume "Macintosh HD is full" on brand new mini

Hi,
Just installed Logic X on a brand new Mini 2.6Ghz, 256 ss HD, 16 gigs Ram. This is a dedicated machine for music so there is really no other major programs installed. I have almost 200 gigs of free HD space. I am using 2 interfaces as an agregate device for a total of 20 i/o. One is a MOTU 896MK3 and the other is an Audiofire Echo which is the master clock. The connection is Firewire 400 and I'm recording at 44.1 to the same internal HD. I also optimized my computer settings by turning off indexing and time machine.
On this project I have about 12 tracks of live drums enabled which I can record with no problem but when I try to play the tracks back after about 30 seconds in it stops and I get this error message: Volume "Macintosh HD is full" . The session has no software instruments at this time and I have no plugins on the tracks yet. When I look at my CPU load it's very low as would be expected and I have a ton of HD space. This computer is literally 2 days old. I am monitoring the individual tracks back through the interfaces into the returns on my analog mixer channels. I should also say that I had similar issues trying to run this setup on an older macbook pro which had a lot of software installed on it and is not a robust, I thought that upgrading to a newer faster machine would be the way to go. I am suspecting that my agregate interface setup could be a week link but getting an HD error message doesn't make any sense to me. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Please read this thread...
http://superuser.com/questions/682465/mac-hard-drive-full-message-when-its-not
Its normally caused by a disk data problem ..... and the solution in this thread usually fixes it...
if this doesnt fix it.. try rebuilding your Spotlight indexes.... as Spotlight is what Logic uses to track everything on disk.... so it could be a corrected index that is at the root of your problem.
http://osxdaily.com/2012/01/17/rebuild-spotlight-index/

Can new mini run pre-Mavericks?

I'm interested in getting a new Mac Mini that can run pre-Mavericks. Does anyone here have success taking a new mini, pre-configured with Mavericks and reverting to Mountain Lion? I need to retain USB sync of Contacts and Calendars (no perpetual internet connectivity) and Mavericks no longer supports USB sync this way. I upgraded my Mid 2010 mini to Mavericks then downgraded after the discovery. I would like to get the newest possible Mac Mini that can still run ML.
Any experience would be appreciated.
greg

i have the same question as the original poster.
i understand that apple says you can't install an earlier version of os x than what the computer ships with, but that seems unlikely if the hardware in the mini hasn't changed at all since 10.8.
does anyone know what exactly could prevent a new mini from running 10.8?
thanks so much!

SSD for new Mini Server?

Hi, guys!
First time poster here
I would like to know your opinion on the following:
I am planning to go for a new Mini Server and run it in pair with an external Thunderbolt RAID storage. All shared data will be stored on the external RAID, while the internal Mini's disk will be used for running OS, storing account data and running basic services like File Sharing, Print Sharing and VPN. The question is: will I benefit from replacing the default 7200 HDDs with an SSD?
Of course, the machine will start faster and generally run smoother, but I don't really care about that as I will hardly ever see its interface after the setup is done. I am interested in whether SSD will contribute to increasing speed when my users will access their data (stored on the external RAID)? The access chain is as follows: Client computer - LAN - Mini Server (with HDD or SSD) - Thunderbolt connection - RAID.
Another question that bothers me is redundancy, of course. With 2 HDDs I would make a RAID 1 massive to provide for user account data redundancy. To achieve the same goal with SSD I would need to add a second one, which is getting quite expensive, frankly speaking But this is a completely different issue, I guess.
Would greatly appreciate any feedback.

I'm unsure of the proper procedure as I'm not experienced dealing with Fusion Drive setups. If Disk Utility shows you have a 1.5 TB drive, then what do you see when you boot the computer and check disk drive space using Get Info? I know you can revert the volume you have back to standard format if you don't mind using the Terminal in your Utilities folder:
Open the Terminal and paste or enter the following at the prompt:
diskutil list
Press RETURN. This will list for you the device information for your HDD. Here is an example of the output:
/dev/disk1
   #:                       TYPE NAME                    SIZE       IDENTIFIER
   0:      GUID_partition_scheme                        *120.0 GB   disk1
   1:                        EFI EFI                     209.7 MB   disk1s1
   2:                  Apple_HFS Yosemite                119.2 GB   disk1s2
   3:                 Apple_Boot Recovery HD             650.0 MB   disk1s3
You want what you see at the top left - /dev/diskn, where n is the integer number. Then enter or paste at the prompt:
sudo diskutil cs revert /dev/diskn ; replace the n with the integer number found above.
Press RETURN and enter your admin password when prompted. It will not echo to the screen, so be careful typing. Press RETURN again. Wait until it completes the process which is when the prompt returns.
Given the potential danger when using the Terminal in this way, please be sure you have first made a reliable backup. Better safe than sorry.

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