New Mac Mini at Macworld San Francisco 2009?

MacRumors · Dec 15, 2008, 10:31 PM

Wired claims that Apple will be launching a new version of its Mac mini computer at Macworld Expo San Francisco in January.

Wired cites an Apple corporate employee as the source who could only confirm a release date at Macworld Expo. The Mac mini has been long overdue for updates leading many to assume that it had been abandoned by Apple. Recent reports have indeed suggested that a Mac mini update is imminent.

The author speculates the new Mac mini will adopt many of the recent physical and environmental improvements in physical design as well as include the newly introduced mini Display Port.

Article Link: New Mac Mini at Macworld San Francisco 2009?

Tallest Skil · Dec 15, 2008, 10:32 PM

No faked specs.

Therefore no sense in discussing further.

But yeah, we knew this.

basesloaded190 · Dec 15, 2008, 10:33 PM

I guess what will what it INCLUDE and what will it DROP

Cough..Firewire..Cough

Would love to see the mini with similar specs to the macbook but please include the firewire..for the sak of this forum

Wes1731 · Dec 15, 2008, 10:34 PM

how many times have we heard this before?

Sirobin · Dec 15, 2008, 10:34 PM

I hope this rumor actually comes true...for once

Salavat23 · Dec 15, 2008, 10:35 PM

Lets all hope!

Mac Mini with ~MacBook Specs.

alexbates · Dec 15, 2008, 10:35 PM

Great, that would be a good computer to have if it was the same price and had a better graphics card.

Any ideas of how much HD and RAM they will have?

macrumorsMaster · Dec 15, 2008, 10:35 PM

watch out Pystar.

I'm sure many who were going to go the hackintosh route, may go the new mac mini route.

DipDog3 · Dec 15, 2008, 10:38 PM

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So Aluminum Mac Minis?

detz · Dec 15, 2008, 10:38 PM

I hope so, I want to build my new media center out of one of these and I'm holding off to get a new one.

alexbates · Dec 15, 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macrumorsMaster

watch out Pystar.

I'm sure many who were going to go the hackintosh route, may go the new mac mini route.

This is another reason that Apple will probably be coming out with a new Mac Mini. People would always go with the Mac, because it probably has better hardware than a Pystar.

ceiph · Dec 15, 2008, 10:39 PM

if this is true ill be highly interested, all i ask is firewire since we know we will never get esata and well thats really all there is to ask for, also dont only give me display port, i need dvi

Tallest Skil · Dec 15, 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DipDog3

So Aluminum Mac Minis?

As opposed to the material out of which they are currently made...

The top will change to black glass.

pismodude2 · Dec 15, 2008, 10:40 PM

It's about time!

DavidCar · Dec 15, 2008, 10:40 PM

So would a new mini with displayport plus the new cinema display = iMac?

mr.steevo · Dec 15, 2008, 10:40 PM

Hi,

I'd like a 3.5" hdd in it this time.

Keep the FireWire port.

And no putty knives, please.

s.

DMann · Dec 15, 2008, 10:40 PM

One can always hope. In this economy, this would likely do better than before, especially with better specs. A combined Mini-Apple TV would be very cool.

serpico · Dec 15, 2008, 10:41 PM

I'll believe it when I see it.

SFStateStudent · Dec 15, 2008, 10:44 PM

Maybe an increase in speed (at least 2.5GHz), RAM (4GB), and HD (320GB) would be nice for starters. Price similar to current mini's, keep the firewire, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, (Standard!!!), mini-DVI port, and do we really need four USB ports?

alexbates · Dec 15, 2008, 10:44 PM

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So Aluminum Mac Minis?

It sounds like it, and probably also thinner than the 1st Generation.

alexbates · Dec 15, 2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFStateStudent

Maybe an increase in speed (at least 2.5), RAM (4GB), and HD (320GB) would be nice for starters. Price similar to current mini's, keep the firewire, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, (Standard!!!), mini-DVI port, and do we really need four USB ports?

I don't think so...You are not going to get 320GB HD and 4GB of RAM for the same price. The current Mac Pro has 320GB of HD and only 2GB of RAM and it costs $2799 compared to the $599 Mac Mini. Also, compare the sizes of the Mac Pro and the Mac Mini...

SwiftLives · Dec 15, 2008, 10:49 PM

Aluminum enclosure. Mini DisplayPort.

As for the guts, think AppleTV + Mac Mini

Perhaps an AppleTV with DVR capabilities?

Starts at $499

detz · Dec 15, 2008, 10:52 PM

This and the new 17" and I'm a happy guy.

younker · Dec 15, 2008, 10:52 PM

About 20 days to wait,

I hope it will have FW and HDMI, also a 3.5" HD with capacity more than 320G

I will use it as my HTPC.

alexbates · Dec 15, 2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwiftLives

Aluminum enclosure. Mini DisplayPort.

As for the guts, think AppleTV + Mac Mini

Perhaps an AppleTV with DVR capabilities?

Starts at $499

Good idea, what we need to see is Apple also incorporate the App Store with the Apple TV.

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Dec 15, 2008, 10:33 PM	#3
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Wes1731 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Canada	how many times have we heard this before?

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macrumorsMaster macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2008	IF it's true watch out Pystar. I'm sure many who were going to go the hackintosh route, may go the new mac mini route.

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Dec 15, 2008, 10:39 PM	#12
ceiph macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2007	if this is true ill be highly interested, all i ask is firewire since we know we will never get esata and well thats really all there is to ask for, also dont only give me display port, i need dvi

Dec 15, 2008, 10:40 PM	#14
pismodude2 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MacWorld	It's about time!

Dec 15, 2008, 10:40 PM	#15
DavidCar macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004	So would a new mini with displayport plus the new cinema display = iMac?

Dec 15, 2008, 10:40 PM	#16
mr.steevo macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2004	Hi, I'd like a 3.5" hdd in it this time. Keep the FireWire port. And no putty knives, please. s.

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serpico macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC	I'll believe it when I see it.

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SFStateStudent macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco California, USA	Maybe an increase in speed (at least 2.5GHz), RAM (4GB), and HD (320GB) would be nice for starters. Price similar to current mini's, keep the firewire, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, (Standard!!!), mini-DVI port, and do we really need four USB ports? __________________ MBP 2.5GHz 250GB Mac Pro 3G S⃣ iPhone 32GB Black

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younker macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2006	About 20 days to wait, I hope it will have FW and HDMI, also a 3.5" HD with capacity more than 320G I will use it as my HTPC.

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