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Old 08-03-2011, 06:28 PM   #5
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The $999 is the server mini, personally I would go for the $799 one, and upgrade to the i7 2.7 processor for $100, then max the ram out after i got it.
The faster dual core is probably better for most people, plus the better graphics as I already mentioned.

If you are doing lots of video encoding/transcoding, though, those 4 cores are gonna smoke the dual core system.

Edit: Personally, I'd stick to the i5 and put the $100 towards the 3 year Applecare warranty, but either way, the basic advice to get the faster dual core machine and load up on RAM afterwards is sound advice.
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