Comparing the Mac mini to Low-Cost PCs
January 17, 2005
 The BBC has published a comparison of the new Mac mini to several low-cost PC alternatives.
While the article makes some interesting comparisons, comparing it to bare-bones PCs may be missing the point.
Apple is hoping that Windows iPod users will think $500 isn't too high a price to check out the Macintosh world. Given that most of these people have already spent $300 or more on a portable audio player, it seems a safe bet.
Pros:
Compact and stylish, the Mac mini would not look out of place in any home. Apple computers are famously user friendly and offer much better network security, which means fewer viruses. The package of software that comes with the machine is the best money can buy.
Cons:
The Mac mini is just a box. If you don't already have a monitor etc, adding them to the package sees the value for money begin to dwindle. Macs don't offer the upgrade flexibility of a PC and the machine's specifications lack the horse power for tasks such as high-end video editing or games.
Offsite: Rivals of the £400 Apple
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