Macintosh - Mac Mini aficionados please help

In general, it should be possible to run Java programs on a Mac. (The whole point of Java is that it's not platform-specific.) That doesn't mean that every single Web site out there will work with every single browser. I suggest you find a friend with a Mac who's willing to let you try it out on his machine, or rent a little time on the Mac at your local Kinkos.

The wifes computer is located in the bedroom. I use it to stream music from my computer (Soltek Qbic - soo quiet the only way to tell it's on is to look for the power LED)which is located in another room. The problem I'm having is the damn fan in the thing is so loud it's annoying. I've tried replacing the fan, but to no avail. The fan speeds up and slows down and speeds up and slows down. The other problem is when I'm napping, the wife can't use the computer to play games, and I don't let her use my computer. About a year ago, I built her a custom desk which has limited space for a computer. Also, I built her a custom computer based on a Travla C138 mini-itx case (P4-3200mhz, 1gb ram, 40gb HD, winxp SP2). The idea is to keep everything as small as possible. I was considering swapping out the P4 motherboard and going with a P4 Mobile CPU. Then I saw the prices and almost had a stroke; $400 for the CPU and $300 for the mainboard. I figure it would be cheaper to go with the mac mini. Being that it's smaller than the mini-itx rig she has now, and a lot quieter, it seems like the perfect solution. The problem though, is if she can't play her games over at game rival ,it aint gonna fly.

So, what I'm asking is "Can somebody who owns a Mac, surf over to gamerival.com and try to play a game of say pooljam?" If it plays fine then I'll be ordering a Mini tonight. If not then I'll bite the bullet and purchase the pentium 4 mobil rig.

Thanks in advance,

Pabelson,

Thanks for the Kinkos suggestion. I just called the local store and they have macs for hire. So, I will run over there as soons as the wife gets back from her mothers (I don't drive).

I know windows inside and out (MCSE, MCSA, A+ ) but I'm new to macs. I've only played around with them a few times and it's been years. Also, other than looking at the specs and size, I have not really looked at what software comes with the mini. I have never used Safari and I don't know if it supports macromedia flash and shockwave.

Also, I'm looking forward to learning a new OS.

Thanks again,

OK, just read up on Safari and I see that it supports all the W3C standards such as java, shockwave and flash. Moral of the story is do your research first.

Thanks again,

PrPixel, I just went to the website and played Dodge City Darts on my G5 running OSX 10.3.5 at work. It runs fine, but I suck at darts.

Go get the Mac Mini Me!