The i7 is a dual-core.
Configurable to 3.0GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz) with 4MB on-chip shared L3 cache.
Disappointing. I was finally going to get rid of my Windows server but I need the quad-core. Oh well.
In the US a Firewire adapter is only $30 (so probably not that much more elsewhere). I few weeks ago I was planning an "upgrade" to an iMac 27 (2011 model) so that I would still have Firewire; but it makes more sense to get a more modern computer and just fit the adapter. When those of us still using Firewire finally switch away, the computers with an adapter will be a few years newer than 2011 iMacs and 2012 Mac Minis.
But I'm still getting a 2012 Mac Mini for a server because a slower quad core i7 will be better for my use than a newer and faster dual core i7.
was really hopping they would bring the CD drive back
was really hopping they would bring the CD drive back
Wanted to update from my 2009 MBP:
2,56 Ghz Dual Core
8 GB RAM
SDD self-installed.
What I can buy now is a joke:
Mac Mini 2,6 Ghz Dual Core
8 GB RAM
SDD self-installed as it has the same form factor and an SATA-Slot than the previous mini
What I now need to know:
1. Is the mac mini here really hardcore faster. From the spec I don't think
2. Is the HDD still exchangable with a SATA SSD by us? (+200$)
3. Is the RAM upgradable by users to 16GB? 2x4GB or 1x8 per default?
So I have to buy 2x8 GB installed?
4. Will there be a quad core later, next year?
Is theTV faster than this machine
Ok I will get USB3 and Thunderbolt 2 at the end.
Wanted to update from my 2009 MBP:
2,56 Ghz Dual Core
8 GB RAM
SDD self-installed.
What I can buy now is a joke:
Mac Mini 2,6 Ghz Dual Core
8 GB RAM
SDD self-installed as it has the same form factor and an SATA-Slot than the previous mini
What I now need to know:
1. Is the mac mini here really hardcore faster. From the spec I don't think
2. Is the HDD still exchangable with a SATA SSD by us? (+200$)
3. Is the RAM upgradable by users to 16GB? 2x4GB or 1x8 per default?
So I have to buy 2x8 GB installed?
4. Will there be a quad core later, next year?
Is theTV faster than this machine
Ok I will get USB3 and Thunderbolt 2 at the end.
I really think I'm going to pick up a MD388 mac min with a quad core ivy instead of this new one. I really wanted the wireless AC but since it's going to be a plex machine it's got to be able to transcode stuff on the fly. That quad core was integral. I was really hoping for a haswell quad for better performance but I can settle for just a ivy quad over a haswell dual.
Phrase "Officially dead to me" with regards to the cheapest Apple computer on the market IMHO = Officially overdramatic.
Where are those promises you speak of, especially promises concerning Mac Mini?
Unfortunatelly no 4K@60Hz with the new Mac Mini.![]()
no quad core option
no user-upgradable ram
low-end model ridiculously crippled
i'll bet anything the internal changes to allow for the PCIe Flash storage also means you cant put two drives inside of it anymore
another mac line ruined.
no thanks
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yeah, you're right. he actually gave apple too much credit by assuming they'd put an SSD in the low-end machine. 1.4ghz and a 5400rpm drive? what is this, 2005?
But it does handle 4K@30Hz, which is fine for my $800 55inch Seiki 4K TV, which only does 4K@30Hz. If I need 4K@60Hz, I use my MacPro.
can't you output 4k 60hz via thunderbolt?
Base model will probably still have 4GB RAM and a 128GB SSD. Awful
No idea, I don't buy Mac Minis.