Mac mini g4 - all possible upgrades and peripherals

[smilesdavis]

Recognize some?

Ive run out of ideas, got any?

And maccuff mini is sort of out of the question...

[zefrenchtoon]

I’m curious. What is the lowest one ?

[smilesdavis]

Belkin kvm switch

[IIO]

i collected some photos from ebay kleinanzeigen some years ago, with stuff i´ve never seen before. the best ones are those which are combinations of drives and hubs.

[Protools5LEGuy]

I think you are talking about the Iomega "Mac Mini"

https://www.faq-mac.com/2010/08/iomega-actualiza-su-disco-duro-minimax-para-el-mac-mini/





Original models were USB 2.0 and  FireWire 400

[IIO]

there is all kind of weird stuff, from 8-port usb hubs to cases with speakers in them (which look like made from original apple cases) until this custom table mount rack which is only available locally.

given that this form factor is now 15 years old that is not a bad support.

[IIO]

there is a rare 1183 "server" mini on german e.k. if anyone is interested. but untested/broken.

[smilesdavis]

there is a rare 1183 "server" mini on german e.k. if anyone is interested. but untested/broken.

🤫

[smilesdavis]

https://www.wired.com/2005/11/towering-mac-mi/
https://www.green-house.co.jp/news/2005/2005-r1114b/

[smilesdavis]

BassJump 2

[IIO]

onnto m9-dx2
HD&hub

[refinery]

onnto m9-dx2
HD&hub

That looks like a repackaged version of the iomega FW400 version

[smilesdavis]

onnto m9-dx2
HD&hub

That looks like a repackaged version of the iomega FW400 version

Iomega MiniMax Desktop Hard Drive FireWire 400 / USB 2.0 1TB Zilver

[smilesdavis]

NEWERTECH NUSTAND

[smilesdavis]

ADSTech (-2008) Mini Drive Kit  (USBX-888) (2006-2008)

https://web.archive.org/web/20060612222758/http://adstech.com/products/USBX-888/intro/USBX_888_intro.asp?pid=USBX-888

Convert Your Hard Drive to USB 2.0
 Back up Your Data With One Simple Touch
 Compact Design Supports All Hard Drives
 Beautiful, Aluminum Industrial design

Data-intensive files such as digital video and multi-media projects require a tremendous amount of storage. The Mini Drive Kit is the perfect external storage solution that features USB 2.0 connectivity.

The Mini Drive Kit features an external drive enclosure that enables users to convert an IDE Ultra DMA 33/66 or ATA-100/133 hard disk drive into a USB 2.0 drive simply by plugging into the ADS Native Bridge Board inside the enclosure. At 480Mbits/sec, you will get the maximum data throughput for your external drive. Now featuring an innovative SimpleTouch Back Up button, that allows easy backup of any number of folders or files. Program the backup process with Software included inside from Intech.

Features
 Converts hard disk drives to External USB 2.0 Drives.
 Supports all 3.5'' Hard Drives
 Support for IDE Hard disk drives (UDMA 33/66, ATA-100/133 or AT-6)
 Support for Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP
 Windows 2000 or XP with USB 2.0 drivers from Microsoft required for
    USB 2.0 speeds.
 Support for MAC OS 9.x and OS X (all versions)
 Includes Intech's UTILITIES for PC and MAC
 SimpleTouch BackUp Button, Backup any file or folder with One Button,
    schedule automatic backups
 Hot Swappable - Real Plug & Play for your External Drives
 Supports sustained data transfer rates up to 35 MB/Sec.
 Power Supply - Supplies both 5 Volt and 12 Volts to your drive.
 Silent Ball bearing fan to keep your drive cool and running smooth.
 Kensington Micro-Slot Locks.
 Lighted rear power toggle switch
 Hard Drive activity light
 Add extra storage to your computer without opening your computer case
 Easily share one hard disk drive between multiple workstations
 Plug & Play and Hot-swappable
 Works with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compatible computers
 Transfer rates up to 480 Mbits/sec

[smilesdavis]

Ofc the best upgrade is the ORiginal packaging

[IIO]

just bought the above belkin kvm switch in "unused" condition.

i´ve read a few negative reports about it, but until now it does what it should.

have not yet tested cables longer than 3 meters. because of my usual "cable length issues" (monitors in the center, computers all around in the room) it is not ideal to use a switch with built-in connections, i would prefer to use very short cables with it when used with 2 minis.

don´t forget (i almost did) that if you use WUXGA or greater, you can only use the G4 minis with it; the VGA output of the core2duo models can´t handle such a monitor properly, it is required to connect them via DVI-D.