For those who may not know, the Mac Mini uses laptop size hard drives, or 2.5. These are much more expensive than 3.5 counter parts used in the iMac G5, and most desktop systems. Plus, the drive that comes with the Mac Mini is only 4200.
I know for performance the minimum RPM I will buy is 7200. So, if you plan on doing anything disk intensive, the Mac Mini is not a good option.
Over all, the Benchmarks of the Mac Mini look okay, but this is a real killer.
A 7200 60GB 2.5 drive is around $240. Much MORE expensive than it's 3.5 counter part.
The Mac Mini is a higher cost solution for upgrades than say, a eMac or a low end iMac G5.
I know for performance the minimum RPM I will buy is 7200. So, if you plan on doing anything disk intensive, the Mac Mini is not a good option.
Over all, the Benchmarks of the Mac Mini look okay, but this is a real killer.
A 7200 60GB 2.5 drive is around $240. Much MORE expensive than it's 3.5 counter part.
The Mac Mini is a higher cost solution for upgrades than say, a eMac or a low end iMac G5.