http://forums.cnet.com/ The latest posts in Old iMac v new Mac mini. http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/cobd/cnet/cnet_88x31.gif http://forums.cnet.com/ 31 88 CNET.com CNET http://www.cnet.com Some purchasing advise please. Due to a limited budget I am trying to decide between ..<br><br>A) A second hand iMac. Pr ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5309069.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5309069.html 08 May 2012 17:07:38 PDT One key question: Do you care about an optical drive for CDs/DVDs?<br><br>If yes, iMac, if no, then either is still on t ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5309137.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5309137.html 08 May 2012 20:30:50 PDT Yes, I would need an optical drive and would probably need to purchase a keyboard and mouse as they will go with the old ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5309140.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5309140.html 08 May 2012 20:59:12 PDT Probably, but I'd say the performance difference would probably be closer to noticeable rather than marked. The Mini is ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5309221.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5309221.html 09 May 2012 06:53:27 PDT The Mac Mini is the better choice. <br><br>Not just for the chip, but for the connections that can be made off of it. It ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5310093.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5310093.html 11 May 2012 18:04:55 PDT Thanks for that.<br><br>The only issue I'm having now is about the possible heat issue if grinding through video renders ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5310117.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5310117.html 11 May 2012 21:35:10 PDT Aside from the Thunderbolt and the Core i5 CPU, an Early 09 iMac is going to have pretty much the same array of connecti ... http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5310207.html http://forums.cnet.com/7726-21564_102-5310207.html 12 May 2012 06:00:30 PDT