Cory5412, TheWhiteFalcon:
I am not calling a TiBook faster, but better for my usage. TiBook base plus AC adapter (compatible with today's Apple AC cables), versus Mini plus peripherals plus larger power brick. Ability to tinker with ease: tool-free access to memory, and obvious access to drives. Mini is much more involved, not easy to open, not easy to visualise components. TiBook has CardBus socket, for more yesteryear fun. PC Card is a tactile piece, joy to use. Mac Mini with just disc slot is no fun, in my opinion.
I am making a mess with words. I just dislike Mini. Yes, B&W and Sawtooth are lovely, but huge and impractical for a bedroom hobbyist with space constraint.
edit add: my intention was to say "more native", jokingly, to resemble Animal Farm "all are equal, but some are more equal than others".
I am not calling a TiBook faster, but better for my usage. TiBook base plus AC adapter (compatible with today's Apple AC cables), versus Mini plus peripherals plus larger power brick. Ability to tinker with ease: tool-free access to memory, and obvious access to drives. Mini is much more involved, not easy to open, not easy to visualise components. TiBook has CardBus socket, for more yesteryear fun. PC Card is a tactile piece, joy to use. Mac Mini with just disc slot is no fun, in my opinion.
I am making a mess with words. I just dislike Mini. Yes, B&W and Sawtooth are lovely, but huge and impractical for a bedroom hobbyist with space constraint.
edit add: my intention was to say "more native", jokingly, to resemble Animal Farm "all are equal, but some are more equal than others".