Quiller - I'd say you've got a problem with yours. I'm running MP on a Macmini and it's fabulously quiet. In fact I'd say it's probably the quietest piece of AV equipment I've got, even under load.
TommySharp - There's a couple of posts around and about from people explaining how they put MP on Macminis, do a search and you'll pick them up. Also, one of the devs did an article on how he'd used a Mac mini which you can find if you search the main MP site. The Apple drivers for XP have improved (it appears) no end since they first came out - I've not had any stability issues with that box, and stuff like Standby just works. First time. No bother.
HTH
Donald |