Mac Mini and iMac Product Part Numbers? Available Tomorrow?

MacRumors · Mar 2, 2009, 04:50 PM

Hardmac posts what it claims are the product numbers and rough descriptions of the iMac and Mac mini which are expected to be released tomorrow:

Quote:

The new iMac models and their corresponding references:
- MB417: Entry level model
- MB418: "Mass market" model
- MB419: high-end model
- MB420: ultimate model
The entry level model should come with a 20" display, while the three other models will feature a 24" panel.

For the Mac mini, the references are the following:
- MB463: entry-level model
- MB464 high-end model

They cite a "reliable" source that has told them that both models will become available tomorrow. HardMac.com is the english counterpart to MacBidouille and are generally considered trustworthy.

Earlier today a photo of the Mac mini packaging was leaked and is increasingly looking to be legitimate.

Article Link: Mac Mini and iMac Product Part Numbers? Available Tomorrow?

kabunaru · Mar 2, 2009, 04:51 PM

If it's on Hardmac now, it has to be real.

Eidorian · Mar 2, 2009, 04:52 PM

Part numbers are always a plus.

Kilamite · Mar 2, 2009, 04:52 PM

Available tomorrow?

So this'll be the pilot for the product upgrades at Apple's desire rather than hosting a big event? I know there's the March 24th, but I suspect that'll be for something really cool.

Well, the white MacBook was quietly updated, and quiet updates are nothing new I guess..

ritzuk · Mar 2, 2009, 04:52 PM

YEEEESSSSSSSSssssss!

Please say Apple stores will have them tomorrow, so I can tear-ass it out of work to pick one up!

Outsider · Mar 2, 2009, 04:53 PM

Lovely. I hope this is true. Maybe it was a sign that my iMac died late last week. Please don't tease !

NMBob · Mar 2, 2009, 04:53 PM

They sound more like Microsoft every day!

shanmugam · Mar 2, 2009, 04:53 PM

specs please... mainly dual or quad cores on imacs?

peace atlast

Mr Maui · Mar 2, 2009, 04:54 PM

I hope they are real .. and tomorrow ... so the whining can stop for a day or two.

queshy · Mar 2, 2009, 04:55 PM

*must* *put* *credit* *card* *away*

jackjason · Mar 2, 2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NMBob

They sound more like Microsoft every day!

they are MS 2 already!

BornAgainMac · Mar 2, 2009, 04:55 PM

What would be the difference between the Entry Level and Mass Market?

Cloudane · Mar 2, 2009, 04:56 PM

Pretty much confirms it. ABOUT TIME, especially on the Mini

Interesting choice on making the mid level one 24". Wonder if it'll be the better display technology (if there's one thing I dislike about my mid range 20" it's the poor quality - even for a cheapo - display that came in it)

dewser35 · Mar 2, 2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Maui

I hope they are real .. and tomorrow ... so the whining can stop for a day or two.

That's what she said!

Yes! New mac mini for Dave!!!

iParis · Mar 2, 2009, 04:56 PM

I sure as well hope so.
I don't really think someone is likely to pop part product part numbers out of thin air.

kabunaru · Mar 2, 2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilamite

I know there's the March 24th, but I suspect that'll be for something really cool.

Probably new Mac Pros (announcement) and Cinema Displays at the very least.

VanMac · Mar 2, 2009, 04:56 PM

Awesome. I'm not really in the market for a high end machine, but an updated mini could fit into the household.

liquidtrend · Mar 2, 2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BornAgainMac

What would be the difference between the Entry Level and Mass Market?

i would guess that the entry level is a bare minimum machine, while the "mass market" will be the suggested retail spec which they will carry the largest supply in stores like the apple store, best buy, etc..

FJ218700 · Mar 2, 2009, 04:58 PM

buy NVDA tonight, sell Friday before the graphics freezing issues begin to emerge.

bbydon · Mar 2, 2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilamite

Available tomorrow?

So this'll be the pilot for the product upgrades at Apple's desire rather than hosting a big event? I know there's the March 24th, but I suspect that'll be for something really cool.

Well, the white MacBook was quietly updated, and quiet updates are nothing new I guess..

This is a normal apple release, i don' think there is anything "pilot" about it.
I don't think the March 24th has been confirmed yet.
There is no need for an event for just upgrades.

Small White Car · Mar 2, 2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BornAgainMac

What would be the difference between the Entry Level and Mass Market?

Possibly similar to the Macbooks? Possibly a minor case modification for the 24" model while the entry level 20" retains the older internals and case.

lukey37 · Mar 2, 2009, 04:58 PM

My credit card is ready when you are, Apple.

zap2 · Mar 2, 2009, 04:58 PM

Good...if the updates turn out to only be spec update, then this low key thing makes sense...and if an event does some in march, I'm expecting greatness!

Adrien24 · Mar 2, 2009, 04:59 PM

finally the imacs are coming! yaaay

peejack · Mar 2, 2009, 04:59 PM

So Mac Minis and iMacs tomorrow and Mac Pros at the end of March event.

iphones / Snow leopard at WWDC.

Done

Yipppeeeee

Mar 2, 2009, 04:52 PM	#3
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Mar 2, 2009, 04:52 PM	#4
Kilamite macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland	Available tomorrow? So this'll be the pilot for the product upgrades at Apple's desire rather than hosting a big event? I know there's the March 24th, but I suspect that'll be for something really cool. Well, the white MacBook was quietly updated, and quiet updates are nothing new I guess.. __________________ - MacBook Pro Unibody 15" 2.8GHz 'anti-glare' - Apple TV 1TB (work in progress) - iPhone 3G 8GB - MobileMe // OS X 10.6.2

Mar 2, 2009, 04:53 PM	#7
NMBob macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2007	Entry, "mass market", ultimate... They sound more like Microsoft every day!

Mar 2, 2009, 04:53 PM	#8
shanmugam macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2008	specs please... mainly dual or quad cores on imacs? peace atlast __________________ 13" 2.0 Ghz Core Duo MB Black\| Sep 2006 \| 500GB WD Scorpio Blue\| 2GB \| 10.6.1 \| Viewsonic 22" LCD \| iPhone 3G 16Gb

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kabunaru Guest Join Date: Jan 2008	If it's on Hardmac now, it has to be real.

Mar 2, 2009, 04:52 PM	#5
ritzuk macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2005	YEEEESSSSSSSSssssss! Please say Apple stores will have them tomorrow, so I can tear-ass it out of work to pick one up!

Mar 2, 2009, 04:53 PM	#6
Outsider macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina	Lovely. I hope this is true. Maybe it was a sign that my iMac died late last week. Please don't tease !

Mar 2, 2009, 04:55 PM	#10
queshy macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2005	must put credit card away __________________ "I always feel sorry for the guy in the iPhone commercials. He always gets a call right in the middle of trying to do something" (one1).

Mar 2, 2009, 04:55 PM	#12
BornAgainMac macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Resident	What would be the difference between the Entry Level and Mass Market?

Mar 2, 2009, 04:56 PM	#13
Cloudane macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2007	Pretty much confirms it. ABOUT TIME, especially on the Mini Interesting choice on making the mid level one 24". Wonder if it'll be the better display technology (if there's one thing I dislike about my mid range 20" it's the poor quality - even for a cheapo - display that came in it)

Mar 2, 2009, 04:56 PM	#15
iParis macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Mexico	I sure as well hope so. I don't really think someone is likely to pop part product part numbers out of thin air. __________________ -2G 16GB iPod touch 3.0 (Jailbreak) -Keyboard w/ Numeric Keypad & Mighty Mouse - eMachines AMD Athlon 1.6GHz / 2GB ram / 320GB HD / Win7 RC

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Mar 2, 2009, 04:58 PM	#22
lukey37 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2009	My credit card is ready when you are, Apple.

Mar 2, 2009, 04:58 PM	#23
zap2 macrumors 601 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ	Good...if the updates turn out to only be spec update, then this low key thing makes sense...and if an event does some in march, I'm expecting greatness! __________________ "We can't all be heroes because somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by." Will Rogers

Mar 2, 2009, 04:59 PM	#24
Adrien24 macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada	finally the imacs are coming! yaaay

Mar 2, 2009, 04:59 PM	#25
peejack macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2007	So Mac Minis and iMacs tomorrow and Mac Pros at the end of March event. iphones / Snow leopard at WWDC. Done Yipppeeeee

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