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USA Today: Mac mini Could Make Windows Users Ponder Switching

by , 6:50 AM EST, January 27th, 2005

The positive Mac and Apple coverage continues to rain down from the mainstream press, and USA Today has added its voice to the din. Personal technology columnist Edward C. Baig said that the Mac mini is inexpensive enough to make some Windows users consider Switching.

Mr. Baig praised the size, weight, and looks of the Mac mini, how quiet it is, its ability to seamlessly use PC peripherals like a display, mouse, and keyboard, and several other aspects of the Mac mini. Add that in to the price, and Mr. Baig said that Apple has its best chance to gain market share yet.

"Once all is said and done," wrote Mr. Baig, "the Mac Mini will cost more than comparable entry-level Windows machines. You could make the case, though, that with the software loaded on the Mini, you're getting more bang for your buck."

He also noted some of the problems that many Windows users face in the Windows world.

"Other factors could make Windows customers ponder a switch. Thanks to the iPod, legions of PC users have been wowed by Apple's technical prowess. And the maddening virus/spyware epidemic may have led some Windows customers to beg for alternatives. (Macs have so far been immune to the scourge.) Some longtime PC users might now willingly invest in a Mac."

The full article goes into much more detail, and he does name a couple of small quibbles. You can find it at USA Today.

USA Today Article

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Thu Jan 27, 2005 9:50 am Subject: I'm switching!

My Dell is unuseable due to worms. I've had enough.

- Reality Check


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Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:19 am Subject: I truelly am switching

I used a Mac 1 year ago when I was sub-contracted to do some design work for the military. I used the Power Macs they had on location, got more work done in a week than I normally did in a month on my Windows pc, and have wanted to switch ever since. Alas, money has been tight with a new house and family. The mini will allow me to get my foot in the door.


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Close Name:jimothy Posts: 612 Joined: 04 Jun 2004
Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:46 am Subject: re: truly switching

Good for you! Welcome to our side of the hill. I think you'll find the grass much greener here.


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Close Name:AyaSofya Posts: 137 Joined: 11 May 2004
Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:52 am Subject: I have switched

As a long time Mac user I recently switched to a two button mouse and I wish I had done it a long time ago. I still use key commands, but it is nice having the choice.

Okay now getting on topic. A Windows user friend of mine recently switched to Macintosh and was having a bit of a learning curve with the modifier keys. I told her to plug in her old two button mouse and try right clicking. That helped her a lot. Maybe it should be something Apple should use as a selling tool, your comfortable mouse will probably work just fine.


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