It depends on how cheap you can get the old mini. The old high end mini is roughly the same as the new low end mini without the new graphics chip. If you can get that for less than say $450, it might be worthwhile.
New Mac Mini vs. old as music server
Is therre any reason to think that the new Mac Minis offer anything that would make them preferable to the old models? (I'd have a big ol' hard drive hanging off either one.) I'd been waiting for the release of the new Mini, but after reading about them, I'm wondering if it might make good sense to pick up one of the old ones at blowout/closeout prices. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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If you're not in a hurry and want to save some money you should check out the refurbished Macs at the Apple online store. Batches of Minis come up every week or two but when they're gone they disappear from the site. Yesterday there were some available for $420. They're usually a current model, or the previous one, and have the same warranty as new. Shipping is free. |
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