Where to buy a cheap Intel Mac Mini for iPhone dev?

[Sysman]

You're tuliping us right? A man of your means would be buying an 8 core mac pro surely.

But the art of accumulating large amounts of wonga doesn't involve splashing out when it's not necessary.

I'd recommend having a look at refurbished kit that is eligible for Apple Care.

Here's a tip. If you get a Time Capsule it's covered by Apple Care as long as at least one of the computers using it for backups is covered by Apple Care. This means that even aging Time Capsules can be covered (and yes, there are reports of them failing).

Dying Apple Time Capsules spark complaints

Apple's warranty for the Time Capsule is 12 months, but devices used by customers who purchased an add-on AppleCare warranty plan for a new Mac are also covered by the three-year deal.

The Time Capsule is touted as a wireless backup device, but it actually has:

• One Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL or cable modem
• Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting computers or network devices
• USB port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive
• 802.11n wireless

Because I don't have Gigabit Ethernet my choice would be a Firewire drive at less than half the price (at my usual discount shop).

[vandiss]

Here's a tip. If you get a Time Capsule it's covered by Apple Care as long as at least one of the computers using it for backups is covered by Apple Care. This means that even aging Time Capsules can be covered (and yes, there are reports of them failing).

WHS.

Refurb is the way to go, in the UK you don't find third-party retailers offering much better deals than Apple for new hardware.

The only problem is you have to keep an eye on the refurb site a few times daily as stuff like Minis disappear fast!

[scooterscot]

Yes, I've bought an iPhone (and will buy an iPad too) and now need a Mac to create some iPhone apps.

Where will it end?



Anywhere got a deal on a cheap Mac Mini that'll run the latest SDK?

Welcome - soon you'll become a true believer...

[lightng]

But the art of accumulating large amounts of wonga doesn't involve splashing out when it's not necessary.

Very true.

[AtW]

Yes, I've bought an iPhone (and will buy an iPad too) and now need a Mac to create some iPhone apps.

Where will it end?



Anywhere got a deal on a cheap Mac Mini that'll run the latest SDK?

Did you buy it long time ago or were you well smug even before getting iPhone?

[Cliphead]

Welcome - soon you'll become a true believer...

Of the hype and marketing

[scooterscot]

Of the hype and marketing

Amazing I know, I'll need a new slogan if more of these PC types convert...


Get a PC.

[Cliphead]

Get a PC.

And Linux

[d000hg]

Where can I get a new (or refurbished with warranty) Mac Mini for least wonga, say £400 ish?

Have you heard of eBay?

Personally I'd suggest a Macbook for about double that, and have something useful that doesn't take up deskspace.

Actually, a 2nd hand Intel-based Macbook probably wouldn't be much over £400 anyway.

[AtW]

Amazing I know, I'll need a new slogan if more of these PC types convert...


Get a PC.

Aye.

Get a PC.

Install FreeBSD with fancy GUI.

Call it Apple!

Who'd drop an apple after first bite? Someone who finds half a worm inside!