Mac mini questions

elec999 · #1 January 21st, 2007, 07:26 PM

I am asking i am pretty sure that mac mini use intel core duo mobile cpus, but does the cpu support Virtualization.
Thanks

DeltaMac · #2 January 21st, 2007, 08:32 PM

sure, Parallels Desktop is currently the best-working solution.
http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/

elec999 · #3 January 21st, 2007, 08:56 PM

I get parallels. But does the mac mini support vt tevhnology.
Thanks

DeltaMac · #4 January 21st, 2007, 09:28 PM

I understand that Parallels Desktop (or VMWare) requires that to work. Parallels is supported on all Intel Macs. So, I make the logical assumption that all Intel processors in Intel Macs provide support for vt technology.
Hope that answers your question.

note - you could drop in most any core 2 duo processor into a Mac mini for even better performance. There's several sites showing step-by-step to do that.
Core2Duo 2.4GHz, 2GB memory, drop in a 100 GB/7200 rpm hard drive. nice!
All this in a box hardly larger than a CD...
The only downside is the shared video memory.

barhar · #5 January 21st, 2007, 09:31 PM

From 'Parallels' - "You can use Parallels Desktop for Mac on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook, MacBook Pro, & Mac Pro Towers."

From a 'Google' 'mac mini virtualization' search - 'How to enable Virtualization on you Intel Mac Mini'.

elec999 · #6 January 22nd, 2007, 12:19 AM

I never knew the mac mini supports upto core2duo. I guess all these cpus are mobile.
Thanks

DeltaMac · #7 January 22nd, 2007, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elec999

I never knew the mac mini supports upto core2duo. I guess all these cpus are mobile.
Thanks

The mini is by far the easiest because the CPU is in a socket, and is relatively simple to get at. Unplug the old processor, and place the replacement in the socket. Apple's laptops all use soldered-in processors, so upgrade will not be possible for the home user. The iMac also has a socket, but is much more challenging to replace. In fact, I don't recall seeing any articles where someone has replaced a processor in an iMac. The MacPro is considered upgradeable, too. The MacPro processors are much more expensive than the Core2Duo.

elec999 · #8 January 22nd, 2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeltaMac

The mini is by far the easiest because the CPU is in a socket, and is relatively simple to get at. Unplug the old processor, and place the replacement in the socket. Apple's laptops all use soldered-in processors, so upgrade will not be possible for the home user. The iMac also has a socket, but is much more challenging to replace. In fact, I don't recall seeing any articles where someone has replaced a processor in an iMac. The MacPro is considered upgradeable, too. The MacPro processors are much more expensive than the Core2Duo.

Thanks alot for the info. Hopefully I will upgrade lateron.