New Mac Mini Packaging Spy Shot

MacRumors · Mar 2, 2009, 01:58 PM

Earlier today, we received a product photo of what is claimed to be the new Mac Mini. Without another source, we published it on Page 2 and called it a likely fake.

OneMoreThing.nl, however, has received the same image and feels it's likely to be real. While some thought it was strange for Apple to feature the back of the Mini on the packaging, it follows the same format as the back of their current Mac mini retail box (image).

Meanwhile, the logo depicted in the photograph represents the NVIDIA chipset:

This would be consistent with rumors, circulating spy shots and expectations of an imminent Mac mini update.

Article Link: New Mac Mini Packaging Spy Shot

Eidorian · Mar 2, 2009, 01:59 PM

We can only hope. The 9400M G is godly compared to what Intel ships. Thank god Apple is using it.

Jayomat · Mar 2, 2009, 02:00 PM

i hope it is true just for the debate to be stopped.

Sky Blue · Mar 2, 2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayomat

i hope it is true just for the debate to be stopped.

Yup. It'll be a relief when it's out just for the rumours to stop.

DHagan4755 · Mar 2, 2009, 02:02 PM

Finally, a new Mac mini! I wonder if the pricing will be the same or whether Apple can lower it?!

Edit: This product shot probably means that it will be announced tomorrow.

Le Big Mac · Mar 2, 2009, 02:02 PM

Who can identify the ports, left to right (well, other than the 5 USB)?

NorrisKillsKids · Mar 2, 2009, 02:03 PM

If the new products release tomorrow I'm going to go to an apple store and start rubbing them on my flesh.

Then when they ask what you're doing I'll respond "Becoming".

Sky Blue · Mar 2, 2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Big Mac

Who can identify the ports, left to right (well, other than the 5 USB)?

same ports as the early spy shot.

illegallydead · Mar 2, 2009, 02:04 PM

Cool. Hopefully this means soon so people will stop b*tching about the lack of updates.

I still find it hard to believe that it will have both Mini-Displayport AND Mini-DVI...

vendettabass · Mar 2, 2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Big Mac

Who can identify the ports, left to right (well, other than the 5 USB)?

Power, Ethernet, FW800, Mini DVi, Mini DisplayPort, USB

sushi · Mar 2, 2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRumors;7192961[url="http://www.onemorething.nl/?p=showarticle&art_id=4016"

OneMoreThing.nl[/url], however, has received the same image and feels it's likely to be real. While some thought it was strange for Apple to feature the back of the Mini on the packaging, it follows the same format as the back of their current Mac mini retail box (image).

Fake. It actually shows the Mac Mini. The old box is merely a photo/drawing.

Also, if Apple wants to reduce product packaging footprint, this box does not help that venue at all.

jawzzy · Mar 2, 2009, 02:05 PM

Hmmm...what is that port under the power button to the left of the ethernet port?

illegallydead · Mar 2, 2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Big Mac

Who can identify the ports, left to right (well, other than the 5 USB)?

Top Row: Power Button, Fan Outputs, Kensington Lock Slot, Audio Line-In, Headphone Audio-Out Port
Bottom Row: Power Adapter, Ethernet, Firewire 800, Mini-DVI, Mini-Displayport, 5x USB 2.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky Blue

same ports as the early spy shot.

gkarris · Mar 2, 2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sushi

Fake. It actually shows the Mac Mini. The old box is merely a photo/drawing.

Also, if Apple wants to reduce product packaging footprint, this box does not help that venue at all.

The height and width of the box is currently more or less the size of the Mini, so it would be the thickness...

DanBUK · Mar 2, 2009, 02:08 PM

Looks good. Nice incremental update.
Can we now put to bed the endless calls of fakery?

Peace · Mar 2, 2009, 02:08 PM

Well we'll know if it's true or not soon enough. Apple legal will send a desist order like they did with screen shots of Snow Leopard.

SkippyThorson · Mar 2, 2009, 02:08 PM

We can only dream, but I sure hope this is true. I'm switching my parents over to this thing one of these days.

Decent graphics in a Mac desktop? Can it be true?

theheadguy · 03:35 PM

I like how soooo many people called the OP a liar (basically). I would love for them to be proven wrong. Anyone remember when the new UI for the iPods came out? People were downright rude and obnoxious and the rumor ended up being dead on accurate.

edit: by OP I mean the person posting the original pics, not just the alleged packaging box. I'm not even sure if it's real or not, but I'm not slamming the person either way.

Small White Car · Mar 2, 2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawzzy

Hmmm...what is that port under the power button to the left of the ethernet port?

Power input, same as the current Mini.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

Well we'll know if it's true or not soon enough. Apple legal will send a desist order like they did with screen shots of Snow Leopard.

I think they're getting smarter. They know that's the same thing as confirming it, so they've become smarter about not using this tool every chance they get.

11800506 · Mar 2, 2009, 02:09 PM

Now all we're waiting for is Apple to actually release it...

Eidorian · Mar 2, 2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peace

Well we'll know if it's true or not soon enough. Apple legal will send a desist order like they did with screen shots of Snow Leopard.

A strong supporter of that litmus test...

wetrix · Mar 2, 2009, 02:11 PM

Fake. I'm hoping the new mini is somewhat more inspiring. It should come in a box like iPods too, just to show off how small the NEW one is.

vitaflo · Mar 2, 2009, 02:11 PM

Not seeing the top of the computer (and thus the apple logo) is rather telling. Every other item they sell in a similar form factor (time capsule, airport, apple tv) all show the top of the system in an angled shot, not just a head on view.

TechWhore · Mar 2, 2009, 02:12 PM

The Wifi Symbol... What does it say under it, can anyone clean it up. I would be curious to see if it has a N chipset. Which the current version has a G... Assuming this is all real!

Outsider · Mar 2, 2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eidorian

A strong supporter of that litmus test...

Apple might as well confirm it's accuracy if it sends out a C&D. Why not let it ride, especially since it seems like this is going to be dropped tomorrow?

Mar 2, 2009, 01:58 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	New Mac Mini Packaging Spy Shot Earlier today, we received a product photo of what is claimed to be the new Mac Mini. Without another source, we published it on Page 2 and called it a likely fake. OneMoreThing.nl, however, has received the same image and feels it's likely to be real. While some thought it was strange for Apple to feature the back of the Mini on the packaging, it follows the same format as the back of their current Mac mini retail box (image). Meanwhile, the logo depicted in the photograph represents the NVIDIA chipset: This would be consistent with rumors, circulating spy shots and expectations of an imminent Mac mini update. Article Link: New Mac Mini Packaging Spy Shot

Mar 2, 2009, 01:59 PM	#2
Eidorian macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana	We can only hope. The 9400M G is godly compared to what Intel ships. Thank god Apple is using it. __________________ MRoogle it! hikari T7500 2.2 GHz / 4 GB / 320 GB / GMA X3100 / 10.5.8 chobimaru Core i5 750 2.66 GHz / 4 GB / 640 GB / 4830 / Windows 7

Mar 2, 2009, 02:02 PM	#5
DHagan4755 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Finally, a new Mac mini! I wonder if the pricing will be the same or whether Apple can lower it?! Edit: This product shot probably means that it will be announced tomorrow. __________________ Dave Hagan

Mar 2, 2009, 02:04 PM	#9
illegallydead macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado!!!	Cool. Hopefully this means soon so people will stop btching about the lack of updates. I still find it hard to believe that it will have both Mini-Displayport AND Mini-DVI... __________________ "Lord, what fools these mortals be."* - Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night's Dream) Stupidica.com

Mar 2, 2009, 02:08 PM	#17
SkippyThorson macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2007	We can only dream, but I sure hope this is true. I'm switching my parents over to this thing one of these days. Decent graphics in a Mac desktop? Can it be true? __________________ http://skippythorson.blogspot.com/ v1 iPhone ~ v5.5 iPod ~ v3 Nano ~ v1 Shuffle ~ 1.25ghz iMac G4 ~ 1.33ghz iBook G4 ~ Airport Extreme

Mar 2, 2009, 02:00 PM	#3
Jayomat macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rainy-Town	i hope it is true just for the debate to be stopped.

Mar 2, 2009, 02:02 PM	#6
Le Big Mac macrumors 68010 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, DC	Who can identify the ports, left to right (well, other than the 5 USB)?

Mar 2, 2009, 02:03 PM	#7
NorrisKillsKids macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008	If the new products release tomorrow I'm going to go to an apple store and start rubbing them on my flesh. Then when they ask what you're doing I'll respond "Becoming".

Mar 2, 2009, 02:05 PM	#12
jawzzy macrumors regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York	Hmmm...what is that port under the power button to the left of the ethernet port?

Mar 2, 2009, 02:08 PM	#15
DanBUK macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2007	Looks good. Nice incremental update. Can we now put to bed the endless calls of fakery?

Mar 2, 2009, 02:08 PM	#16
Peace macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On top of the Storm Peaks waiting for the Time-Lost Proto Drake	Well we'll know if it's true or not soon enough. Apple legal will send a desist order like they did with screen shots of Snow Leopard.

Mar 2, 2009, 02:09 PM	#18
theheadguy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005	I like how soooo many people called the OP a liar (basically). I would love for them to be proven wrong. Anyone remember when the new UI for the iPods came out? People were downright rude and obnoxious and the rumor ended up being dead on accurate. edit: by OP I mean the person posting the original pics, not just the alleged packaging box. I'm not even sure if it's real or not, but I'm not slamming the person either way. Last edited by theheadguy : Mar 2, 2009 at 03:35 PM. Reason: clarification

Mar 2, 2009, 02:09 PM	#20
11800506 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington D.C. Area	Now all we're waiting for is Apple to actually release it... __________________ Unibody Macbook Pro / Aluminum iMac / eMac / Airport Extreme / iPod Touch

Mar 2, 2009, 02:11 PM	#22
wetrix macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand	Fake. I'm hoping the new mini is somewhat more inspiring. It should come in a box like iPods too, just to show off how small the NEW one is. __________________ Air 1.86/SSD \| 24" LED Cinema Display \| 1.83/4GB Mini \| 32GB iPhone 3G S⃣ Paper Scissors Cloth

Mar 2, 2009, 02:11 PM	#23
vitaflo macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2005	Not seeing the top of the computer (and thus the apple logo) is rather telling. Every other item they sell in a similar form factor (time capsule, airport, apple tv) all show the top of the system in an angled shot, not just a head on view.

Mar 2, 2009, 02:12 PM	#24
TechWhore macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2006	Wifi Text The Wifi Symbol... What does it say under it, can anyone clean it up. I would be curious to see if it has a N chipset. Which the current version has a G... Assuming this is all real!

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