Apple Acknowledges Mac Mini Update?

MacRumors · Nov 5, 2008, 04:50 PM

The fate of the Mac Mini remains a hot topic with conflicting reports about the fate of the Mac mini. While early reports have suggested the Mini will be discontinued, others have claimed that there will be at least one more update.

Some possible hope for those waiting for a Mini update comes from an unlikely source. One concerned customer reportedly received a response from Apple after firing off a concerned email about the fate of the Mac Mini to Apple's Mac hardware engineering chief:

Quote:

I got a prompt reply by phone from an Apple executive care person essentially giving me no new information but assuring me that Apple knew the mini was a popular machine and to be patient

Given Apple's statement that there are no plans for new products before the holiday season, the next opportunity for Apple to introduce a new Mac Mini is Macworld San Francisco which takes place between January 5-9th, 2009.

Article Link: Apple Acknowledges Mac Mini Update?

basesloaded190 · Nov 5, 2008, 04:52 PM

look forward to see what they have up their sleeves...maybe the apple tv/mac mini combo many would really like to see. Otherwise i think the mini could be a great machine once again if it were given the right specs and price!

Auzburner · Nov 5, 2008, 04:52 PM

Great! I'm happy to see the Mac Mini stick around a bit longer. It just needs a refresh... Possible Black plastic on the top much like the new iMac.

poundsmack · Nov 5, 2008, 04:53 PM

i can be patient, as long as it isn't for long periods of time. but another few months is just fine. I am jsut glad that Apple is aware that the mini is a popular product and people want new ones. until then, i will wait.

Kilamite · Nov 5, 2008, 04:53 PM

I'm starting to doubt all these email replies.

But you never know. I hope the Mac Mini is continued and updated at MWSF '09.

smokestack · Nov 5, 2008, 04:53 PM

i agree, great machine that could be very popular with right combo of specs/price/marketing.

bking1000 · Nov 5, 2008, 04:55 PM

This is a fantastic piece of non-news! Someone reportedly got a call (so it's not documented) from a tech who told them to wait. It's like money in the bank.

Zygon Gambit · Nov 5, 2008, 04:55 PM

Last April I was waiting for a Mini update. I'm glad I gave up in the end, and got an iMac. Which of course, is exactly what Apple want people to do.

Now that almost everyone has given up, they can start the whole cycle again.

Cinematographer · Nov 5, 2008, 04:56 PM

Two month untill Macworld, and we're all excited already.

JG271 · Nov 5, 2008, 04:56 PM

Definatley still a strong market for the mini! Great little machine, just needs a specs boost and it'll be a strong seller again.

Maxington · Nov 5, 2008, 04:57 PM

Seems promising. But I will believe it when I see a new one in the store.

nep61 · 05:24 PM

1- Let's see if they keep the FW400 port !
2- Oh and the new monitor connection vs. DVI
3- FW800 would be nice, or even eSATA if there's room...
4- And I'm hoping they keep the Superdrive, there are some of us who still use CDs & DVDs and Archive our Media to them....

Did I forget anything??

vista.john · Nov 5, 2008, 04:58 PM

Love mini. Will be pleased to see the updated version...

Tilpots · Nov 5, 2008, 05:01 PM

When the guy said "No new products," does that exclude existing product updates?

BRLawyer · Nov 5, 2008, 05:01 PM

This just confirms my statement that the NEW CUBE is coming. You may thank me later for the scoop...

Ugg · Nov 5, 2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zygon Gambit

Last April I was waiting for a Mini update. I'm glad I gave up in the end, and got an iMac. Which of course, is exactly what Apple want people to do.

Now that almost everyone has given up, they can start the whole cycle again.

That's my thought exactly. With the economy not in the best of shape, but not totally bottomed out, it's in Apple's best interests to wait as long as possible to introduce a new revised mini.

I got mine in February and glad I did as it would have been a long wait to MWSF '09.

Luke1robb · Nov 5, 2008, 05:03 PM

Now all those Mini fans can rejoice and relax, knowing they will see another update!

denbee27 · Nov 5, 2008, 05:03 PM

The Mac Mini will continue to be a low cost offering from Apple as they need something at that price point.

fleshman03 · Nov 5, 2008, 05:08 PM

I just think it's funny that the fact that Apple knows the MacMini is popular is news.

But it looks like MWSF is the time and place for an update.

Vulcan · Nov 5, 2008, 05:11 PM

Come on Apple, the mini is a computer too

mogzieee · Nov 5, 2008, 05:16 PM

I say MWSF2009.

Hopefully.

Object-X · Nov 5, 2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRLawyer

This just confirms my statement that the NEW CUBE is coming. You may thank me later for the scoop...

A mini stack of separate components could form a cube. AppleTV, mini media storage, Blu-Ray player, ect.

rpaloalto · Nov 5, 2008, 05:16 PM

Wow I cant wait, Sure hope it's true.
I'm pretty confident they wont discontinue the mac mini line. As it serves it's purpose as the replacement to the emac. It's just that their so sloooow at updates.

I kinda see their reasoning for keeping it so unbelievably under spect.
They don't want it to compete with their prized iMac line.

But they know that many schools do rely on the lower powered, but still very capable mac mini.
Also for people like me. Who already owns a crap load of macs. I wants a mini so I can have a small space saving computer out in my garage.

bluefido · Nov 5, 2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokestack

i agree, great machine that could be very popular with right combo of specs/price/marketing.

i predict that the mac mini will NOT have the right combo of specs/price/marketing for the average rabid Apple fan. i plan on getting one regardless, but i am already tuning out the whines in advance.

polaris20 · Nov 5, 2008, 05:22 PM

I certainly hope they come out with a new one; I was hoping to buy the wife one to replace her aging Windows box (so I can reformat it with Linux

)

Nov 5, 2008, 04:52 PM	#2
basesloaded190 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wisconsin	look forward to see what they have up their sleeves...maybe the apple tv/mac mini combo many would really like to see. Otherwise i think the mini could be a great machine once again if it were given the right specs and price! __________________ Macbook 2.16 120GB 2GB Ram; Ipod Touch 16GB; Etymotic ER-4p; Iphone 3GS 32GB Twitter

Nov 5, 2008, 04:52 PM	#3
Auzburner macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY - USA	Great! I'm happy to see the Mac Mini stick around a bit longer. It just needs a refresh... Possible Black plastic on the top much like the new iMac. __________________ White MacBook+2.0GHz C2D+2GB+320GB 7200RPM-G3PowerPC-8GB iPhone -8GB iPod Touch-W iPhone 3G 16GB -160GB TV-2iPod Mini's-White iPhone 3G S⃣

Nov 5, 2008, 04:53 PM	#4
poundsmack macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005	good news i can be patient, as long as it isn't for long periods of time. but another few months is just fine. I am jsut glad that Apple is aware that the mini is a popular product and people want new ones. until then, i will wait.

Nov 5, 2008, 04:53 PM	#5
Kilamite macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland	I'm starting to doubt all these email replies. But you never know. I hope the Mac Mini is continued and updated at MWSF '09. __________________ - MacBook Pro Unibody 15" 2.8GHz 'anti-glare' - Apple TV 1TB (work in progress) - iPhone 3G 8GB - MobileMe // OS X 10.6.2

Nov 5, 2008, 04:55 PM	#7
bking1000 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007	This is a fantastic piece of non-news! Someone reportedly got a call (so it's not documented) from a tech who told them to wait. It's like money in the bank. __________________ iMac, MBP XTi, 17-85, 55-250, 35/2, 50/1.4, 85/1.8

Nov 5, 2008, 04:53 PM	#6
smokestack macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008	i agree, great machine that could be very popular with right combo of specs/price/marketing.

Nov 5, 2008, 04:55 PM	#8
Zygon Gambit macrumors regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: England	Last April I was waiting for a Mini update. I'm glad I gave up in the end, and got an iMac. Which of course, is exactly what Apple want people to do. Now that almost everyone has given up, they can start the whole cycle again.

Nov 5, 2008, 04:56 PM	#9
Cinematographer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: far away	Two month untill Macworld, and we're all excited already. __________________ iMac Alu 24", Pod 40 GB, Touch 16 GB, Shuffle 1GB

Nov 5, 2008, 04:56 PM	#10
JG271 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Surrey/Kent UK	Definatley still a strong market for the mini! Great little machine, just needs a specs boost and it'll be a strong seller again.

Nov 5, 2008, 04:57 PM	#11
Maxington macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oshkosh, WI	Seems promising. But I will believe it when I see a new one in the store. __________________ Mac Mini (MacTV); Mac Book Pro (Mobile Silver); iMac (Buddy); iPhone 16 GB http://thedudesays.blogspot.com/ http://twitter.com/Maxington

Nov 5, 2008, 04:58 PM	#12
nep61 macrumors regular Join Date: May 2007	Bring It !!!! 1- Let's see if they keep the FW400 port ! 2- Oh and the new monitor connection vs. DVI 3- FW800 would be nice, or even eSATA if there's room... 4- And I'm hoping they keep the Superdrive, there are some of us who still use CDs & DVDs and Archive our Media to them.... Did I forget anything?? Last edited by nep61 : Nov 5, 2008 at 05:24 PM.

Nov 5, 2008, 04:58 PM	#13
vista.john macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2008	Love mini. Will be pleased to see the updated version...

Nov 5, 2008, 05:01 PM	#14
Tilpots macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC	When the guy said "No new products," does that exclude existing product updates? __________________ If you have a difficult task, give it to a lazy man, he will find an easier way to do it.

Nov 5, 2008, 05:01 PM	#15
BRLawyer macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Currently in Switzerland	This just confirms my statement that the NEW CUBE is coming. You may thank me later for the scoop... __________________ iMac 24" C2D 2.8, 4Gb, 500Gb+1.25Tb, JBL Creature II, Creative XMod, OS X 10.6.2; iBook G3 Dual-USB 500MHz, 384Mb, 15Gb, OS X 10.4.11

Nov 5, 2008, 05:03 PM	#17
Luke1robb macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge, MA/Smithfield, RI	Thank goodness Now all those Mini fans can rejoice and relax, knowing they will see another update!

Nov 5, 2008, 05:03 PM	#18
denbee27 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2002	MAC Mini The Mac Mini will continue to be a low cost offering from Apple as they need something at that price point.

Nov 5, 2008, 05:08 PM	#19
fleshman03 macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL	I just think it's funny that the fact that Apple knows the MacMini is popular is news. But it looks like MWSF is the time and place for an update. __________________ Penguin: Early 2008 MacBook Pro C2D @ 2.5GhZ, 2GB, 250GB / iPhone 3GS 32GB Monkey: Early 2006 MacBook Black CD @ 2GhZ, 2GB, 80GB / iPhone 3G 16GB

Nov 5, 2008, 05:11 PM	#20
Vulcan macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Come on Apple, the mini is a computer too __________________ Vulcan 13" MacBook Pro

Nov 5, 2008, 05:16 PM	#21
mogzieee macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oxford, UK.	I say MWSF2009. Hopefully. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro 2.4GHz, 8GB iPod touch, 1GB iPod shuffle, MobileMe. website. blog. twitter.

Nov 5, 2008, 05:16 PM	#23
rpaloalto macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Palo Alto CA.	Wow I cant wait, Sure hope it's true. I'm pretty confident they wont discontinue the mac mini line. As it serves it's purpose as the replacement to the emac. It's just that their so sloooow at updates. I kinda see their reasoning for keeping it so unbelievably under spect. They don't want it to compete with their prized iMac line. But they know that many schools do rely on the lower powered, but still very capable mac mini. Also for people like me. Who already owns a crap load of macs. I wants a mini so I can have a small space saving computer out in my garage. __________________ 2008 Mac Pro, 23" ACD, 20" Aluminum iMac, Dell Mini Hackintosh, iBook g3, eMac + several iPods

Nov 5, 2008, 05:22 PM	#25
polaris20 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2008	I certainly hope they come out with a new one; I was hoping to buy the wife one to replace her aging Windows box (so I can reformat it with Linux ) __________________ 2.4Ghz 15" MBP Unibody \| 2.53Ghz 13" MBP Athlon X2 Ubuntu 9.04 \| HP XW4600, C2D Win7 x64 VMWare ESXi 4.0, running several OSes

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