Mac Mini End Of Life?

Dont Hurt Me · Oct 14, 2007, 01:24 PM

Mini is EOL'd sources are telling folks over at AppleInsider. This makes me think a new system is on the way. So Long Mini, Hello ....Macintosh? Im hoping for the consumer tower. Anyone think there is a chance of Apple bringing in a new machine or perhaps a cubelike redo?

FJ218700 · Oct 14, 2007, 01:29 PM

I'd be all over a consumer tower, but just don't see it happening.

I suspect a smaller form factor or a merge of the Apple-TV / mini.

Naimfan · Oct 14, 2007, 01:31 PM

Give it dedicated graphics and I'd buy one! (A combination of Mini and AppleTV).

Eidorian · Oct 14, 2007, 01:32 PM

And here's the article.

Eidorian · Oct 14, 2007, 01:40 PM

The August Mac mini update didn't require any sort of retooling. I doubt there was any cost to doing it for two months.

phillipjfry · Oct 14, 2007, 07:42 PM

I hope that apple decides against the mini, I know of more than a few people who are just waiting for some quick cash to come through and with their own monitor and inputs, they can have their mac

Quillz · Oct 16, 2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ218700

I'd be all over a consumer tower, but just don't see it happening.

I suspect a smaller form factor or a merge of the Apple-TV / mini.

As do I. I don't know what the new machine would be called, but it'd continued to be a low cost computer that also doubles as a small digital media server for your house.

julianps · Oct 17, 2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ218700

I'd be all over a consumer tower, but just don't see it happening.

I suspect a smaller form factor or a merge of the Apple-TV / mini.

Where can I start an AppleTV EOL rumour?

gkarris · Oct 17, 2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by julianps

Where can I start an AppleTV EOL rumour?

Already talking about it here...

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=364839

ingenious · Nov 11, 2007, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ218700

I'd be all over a consumer tower, but just don't see it happening.

I suspect a smaller form factor or a merge of the Apple-TV / mini.

Yeah, they need a mid-sized tower to go either between mini and iMac or between iMac and Pro...

but they gotta keep the mini. something has to fill that void; "something" needs to be more than the Apple TV... the mini and

TV fill two different voids.

Decrepit · Nov 11, 2007, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ingenious

Yeah, they need a mid-sized tower to go either between mini and iMac or between iMac and Pro...

but they gotta keep the mini. something has to fill that void; "something" needs to be more than the Apple TV... the mini and

TV fill two different voids.

If Apple released a product between the Mini and the iMac, they would have a complete desktop offering. They have both kinds of notebooks, and they have strong desktop offerings.

But I think a corporation would seriously consider putting Apple systems in their environment next to HP/Dell/Lenovo if they were more powerful than the Mini yet could use the displays that the company already owns. Displays don't need to be replaced every few years. Especially when a company has moved over to 17-20" LCD displays.

If I had spaces from Leopard when I was in tech support, I would have been in heaven. Ok, I was still in tech support, so I would have been in hell, but I would have been in the section with all the hot actresses instead of the hell of supporting Windows 3.1...

Anyway, spaces in the corporate environment, as an option, would have been so wonderful. Full size call tracking database. Full size browser or two. Full size email/communication suite. Full size parts and service tools. Holy crap that would have ruled. The whole thing could have run on OSX. We ran Windows stuff, but didn't NEED to run Windows stuff since most of it was abstracted out by using browsers and Unix terminal clients.

Cassie · Nov 11, 2007, 02:09 AM

As I've said many many many times before (And I'll never get tired of saying it) The mini is an extremely capable machine. As my main computer, it does my music, videos, gaming, internet, email and many other things. Sure an iMac could do this, and probably better. But like what has been said, you probably don't buy the mini for it's power. You buy buy it because it is portable (depending on your definition of that word, like the Apple IIc was called portable) and small. Because of it's design and overall cuteness. I bought it because it was the 2nd cheapest Mac I could buy. I don't think Apple can justify selling the mini.

duck69 · Jul 14, 2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FJ218700

I suspect a smaller form factor or a merge of the Apple-TV / mini.

I am in agreement with you.
Since each only provided 1/2 of the whole & neither sold in "Awesome" numbers. It would make really good business sense and be relatively easy to combine them into 1 product.
Rather than calling it a MacTeleputer, possible MacMedia would make a better name or iMedia or .....

deputylove8 · Jul 14, 2008, 10:25 PM

design-is · Jul 15, 2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by deputylove8

That's a good comment... lol

I can't wait for the mini to be updated. I want one for my living room to replace a freeview pvr which has an awkward interface. Can't quite afford to splash out on an over priced current model unfortunately

iCantwait · Jul 17, 2008, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by design-is

That's a good comment... lol

I can't wait (

you rang?

colmaclean · Jul 15, 2008, 05:33 AM

I notice there's some Minis up for grabs on the UK Apple Store refurb page.

Clearing out old stock?

cmoibenlepro · Jul 15, 2008, 01:48 PM

What is the next even where new macs (macbook, macbook pro, mac mini, etc) could be released? Is there one in August?

emotion · Oct 14, 2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dont Hurt Me

Mini is EOL'd sources are telling folks over at AppleInsider. This makes me think a new system is on the way. So Long Mini, Hello ....Macintosh? Im hoping for the consumer tower. Anyone think there is a chance of Apple bringing in a new machine or perhaps a cubelike redo?

Yeah i'd be tempted by that. Maybe it's just minor updates to the mini though.

xUKHCx · Oct 14, 2007, 01:31 PM

I believe it will be a revamp to the mini line. This also ties in with the Macbook rumors as they both use the same GMA950 and are both rumored for a change soon. Perhaps with Leopard apple realised that the 950 isn't going to perform too well. Heres to updated graphics in both the Macbook and the new Mini.

Dont Hurt Me · Oct 14, 2007, 01:34 PM

Apple hasnt done anything with Mini in a long long time. This latest update was just a cpu change and they didnt say much. Apple needs 3 desktops in my view, a consumer tower,a all in one and a Pro Model. I thought this was interesting since we own one and when Apple has a slight upgrade and says nothing then usually a replacement is on the way. It would be a terrific time to introduce a new OS and a new "Macintosh" to run it as long as it didnt have integrated graphics.

OllyW · Oct 14, 2007, 01:38 PM

They are making room for the new Mac Semi-Pro

Seriously, it would be a real shame if they dropped the mini completely.

Dont Hurt Me · Oct 21, 2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OllyW

They are making room for the new Mac Semi-Pro

Seriously, it would be a real shame if they dropped the mini completely.

Welcome the new........"Macintosh"

Brianstorm91 · Oct 21, 2007, 12:15 PM

It's too expensive/underpowered for its' price.

There are various Windows machines for a comparable price with better features.

As much as it pains me to say it.

MacRumors · Oct 15, 2007, 01:05 PM

AppleInsider believes the Mac Mini is end of life, despite being recently refreshed.The site has said that the Mac Mini will be discontinued.

There have been recent rumblings around the web regarding a replacement named the "Mac Nano", however the origins of this rumor are from extremely unreliable Mac OS Rumors, and remain unconfirmed by any traditionally reliable sources.

Article Link

Oct 14, 2007, 01:24 PM	#1
Dont Hurt Me macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yahooville S.C.	Mini is EOL'd sources say Mini is EOL'd sources are telling folks over at AppleInsider. This makes me think a new system is on the way. So Long Mini, Hello ....Macintosh? Im hoping for the consumer tower. Anyone think there is a chance of Apple bringing in a new machine or perhaps a cubelike redo? __________________ Those that give up Liberty to have temporary Security deserve Neither......Benjamin Franklin.

Oct 14, 2007, 01:29 PM	#2
FJ218700 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blue Dot, Red State	I'd be all over a consumer tower, but just don't see it happening. I suspect a smaller form factor or a merge of the Apple-TV / mini. __________________ Lab: 3.0 ghz octo MP Mobile: 1.33 ghz 12' PB twitter.com/Dr_H twitter.com/TapeSlave

Oct 14, 2007, 01:31 PM	#3
Naimfan macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bliss....	Give it dedicated graphics and I'd buy one! (A combination of Mini and AppleTV). __________________ "I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving." Oliver Wendell Holmes

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phillipjfry macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peace in Plainfield	I hope that apple decides against the mini, I know of more than a few people who are just waiting for some quick cash to come through and with their own monitor and inputs, they can have their mac __________________ Proud to be a turtle lover.

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Cassie macrumors 601 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maybe a better place, soon...	As I've said many many many times before (And I'll never get tired of saying it) The mini is an extremely capable machine. As my main computer, it does my music, videos, gaming, internet, email and many other things. Sure an iMac could do this, and probably better. But like what has been said, you probably don't buy the mini for it's power. You buy buy it because it is portable (depending on your definition of that word, like the Apple IIc was called portable) and small. Because of it's design and overall cuteness. I bought it because it was the 2nd cheapest Mac I could buy. I don't think Apple can justify selling the mini. __________________ MR's PPC Fangirl eMac 1.42 GHz - 10.5 iBook G3 300 MHz - OS 9 StickLife \| Flowers

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Jul 15, 2008, 05:33 AM	#17
colmaclean macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scotland	I notice there's some Minis up for grabs on the UK Apple Store refurb page. Clearing out old stock?

Jul 15, 2008, 01:48 PM	#18
cmoibenlepro macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2008	What is the next even where new macs (macbook, macbook pro, mac mini, etc) could be released? Is there one in August?

Oct 14, 2007, 01:31 PM	#20
xUKHCx Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Kop	I believe it will be a revamp to the mini line. This also ties in with the Macbook rumors as they both use the same GMA950 and are both rumored for a change soon. Perhaps with Leopard apple realised that the 950 isn't going to perform too well. Heres to updated graphics in both the Macbook and the new Mini. __________________ The red men: Paul William Carlile (19), Raymond Thomas Chapman (50), Gary Christopher Church (19), Joseph Clark (29), Paul Clark (18)

Oct 14, 2007, 01:34 PM	#21
Dont Hurt Me Thread Starter macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yahooville S.C.	Apple hasnt done anything with Mini in a long long time. This latest update was just a cpu change and they didnt say much. Apple needs 3 desktops in my view, a consumer tower,a all in one and a Pro Model. I thought this was interesting since we own one and when Apple has a slight upgrade and says nothing then usually a replacement is on the way. It would be a terrific time to introduce a new OS and a new "Macintosh" to run it as long as it didnt have integrated graphics. __________________ Those that give up Liberty to have temporary Security deserve Neither......Benjamin Franklin.

Oct 14, 2007, 01:38 PM	#22
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Oct 21, 2007, 12:15 PM	#24
Brianstorm91 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hampshire, England.	It's too expensive/underpowered for its' price. There are various Windows machines for a comparable price with better features. As much as it pains me to say it. __________________ 12.1" PowerBook G4; 23" Apple Cinema Display; 40GB Playstation 3; 16GB iPod Touch

Oct 15, 2007, 01:05 PM	#25
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Mac Mini End Of Life? AppleInsider believes the Mac Mini is end of life, despite being recently refreshed.The site has said that the Mac Mini will be discontinued. There have been recent rumblings around the web regarding a replacement named the "Mac Nano", however the origins of this rumor are from extremely unreliable Mac OS Rumors, and remain unconfirmed by any traditionally reliable sources. Article Link

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