Thinking of getting a new Mac mini

Hi,
I have been reading the threads regarding the Mac mini and looking at the specs and all.. I don't have a lot of money to spend and I am wanting to get a Mac. I have pretty much decided on the $599 mini. If I purchase it, it would be mainly used for playing online games such as those found on Pogo, surfing the net, email,some photo editing (basic) and listening to music. So pretty much basic stuff. What I am wondering. Is the mini going to do what I want? Has there been any issues with the new minis? does anyone have any tips, things that I should consider before buying? Etc.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Mike

mikejn1 wrote:
1) How much performance difference would I actually notice adding a gig of RAM
That's a pretty subjective question, but Mac OS does tend to make better use of available RAM for caching purposes, unlike Windows. I personally would consider 1GB to be the bare minimum for Leopard, with 2GB being sort of the "sweet spot" in terms of cost/performance for most general purpose use.
2)How hard is it to take the mini apart to add RAM.
It's not necessarily difficult; it just takes some patience. You will need a thin putty knife to release the clips that hold the top cover from the base, release several screws/connectors, and temporarily remove the optical drive and hard disk to get access to the extra SODIMM slot. There are videos and guides on how to do this on the internet, but if you're feeling any hesitation doing this to a brand new machine, you might just be better off ordering the Mini with the extra RAM.

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