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Rig of the Week: Oh, the horror
This week's rig was chosen for one reason only: It made us shudder. We realize that the Cube wasn't exactly Apple's greatest success, but this is like using a Ferrari as a doorstop. At least we can take consolation in the fact that it's not at the dump. Poor little Cube.G4_peaceplant_2 by erlendekseth
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wicker_man said 1:21PM on 4-15-2007
Cubes are awesome machines, and perform quite well for average home uses if you upgrade them (like with a dual 1.8GHz G4 processor)
My stock 450MHz one is currently an iTunes/light tasks machine, but I want to fit Mac Mini components inside it and use as a HTPC (inspired by a guy on another site).
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artifex said 3:52PM on 4-15-2007
Dude, just buy a Mini and sell the cube to someone who will keep it cherry, then.
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Erlend Ekseth said 4:28PM on 4-15-2007
The mac mini will not raise my plant high enough, but thanks for the tip!
But don´t worry, the Cube is safe and it´s not exposed to any moisture. :-)
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derek said 5:01PM on 4-15-2007
chill out, i dont think it is even a real plant...
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erkend said 2:08AM on 4-16-2007
the plant is very real. (it a peace lilly)
http://www.houseofplants.co.uk/Spathiphyllum_wallisii_FL.htm
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MxSix said 6:33PM on 4-15-2007
Wouldn't it overheat? I mean the plant is covering the huge main vent!
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cormier6083 said 9:20PM on 4-15-2007
Apple has finally decided to make amends with Greenpeace
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icerabbit said 9:29PM on 4-15-2007
I would never do that!
I guess it can handle warming up a little. Probably CPU & GPU, running light - average duty and you're in a cool or airconditioned environment. Cubes run quite cool.
Too bad Apple never continued with them. Pack an Intel C2D, 2GB RAM, mid range GPU with dual displays, GB Ethernet etc in there and I'm sold!
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icerabbit said 9:30PM on 4-15-2007
One word missing above, meant: stock CPU & GPU
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erlend ekseth said 2:06AM on 4-16-2007
the Cube is not in use... so no overheating happening!
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