Ditto. If I could have got a quad core and discrete graphics card before, I'd have a 2011 model.
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Ditto. If I could have got a quad core and discrete graphics card before, I'd have a 2011 model.
That's only comparing the integrated card to the new integrated card. Not sure what you're trying to prove when the previous model had the option for a discrete card and the new one doesn't. Not sure how that can be spun into something positive or an "upgrade".
No SSD option for the 2.5 dual core mini but the others get it. I just want to know if I can put 2 SSD drives in the base model or did apple remove that option on the motherboard to stop folks from adding another drive. Would make a nice HTCP but until I see the breakdown inside, I'll be holding my money and keeping my 2010 mini. Integrated video kind of bites but if its used as a HTCP, the intel 4000 will surfice.
Gonna replace my heater (2006 Mac Pro 16GB) with the 2.6Ghz i7 model with the fusion drive option and 16GB of ram.
Technology has moved on quite a bit, nice not to consume so much BTUs and watts for 24/7 use.
Fusion drive is slick, I built a Ivy Bridge and Sandy bridge box and use the intel caching (128 vertex 4s on both builds) and it really works well. Nice to see Apple now offers it as a preconfigured idiot proof package.
Technology has moved on quite a bit, nice not to consume so much BTUs and watts for 24/7 use.
Fusion drive is slick, I built a Ivy Bridge and Sandy bridge box and use the intel caching (128 vertex 4s on both builds) and it really works well. Nice to see Apple now offers it as a preconfigured idiot proof package.
People are crying. It's post after post of bitching and complaining. It's not discussing. It's "You screwed me Apple and I'm mad." People going on about how they won't be giving them their dollars. It's a whole "I'm taking my ball and going home." attitude. The old graphics option was hardly any better than the integrated graphics. This integrated graphics should be slightly better than it.
Remember, Apple makes this machine to sell to those looking for web browsing, email, word processing and maybe light game. It's not meant to be a gaming machine. For 99% of those that consider the Mac mini, it's more than enough as it stands. Those looking to game should look elsewhere as that has never been what this machine was about.
I can see why you're all so disappointment from new MacMini (no dedicate GPU)... but im happy from this upgrade, its gona be stronger form the 2011 MMS, and since im going to use it with Logic, any graphic card will do the job for me.
Just wondering if i can have 2 HDDs in the MacMini like the MMS...
if so, MacMini 2.6GHz quad-core i7 + 16GB + SSD\HDD combo will be the new heart in my studio
PS -
Has anyone know if the 'fusion drive' option gona be 1TB 5400rpm or 7200rpm + 128GB SSD, or its 1TB in total ??
Just wondering if i can have 2 HDDs in the MacMini like the MMS...
if so, MacMini 2.6GHz quad-core i7 + 16GB + SSD\HDD combo will be the new heart in my studio
PS -
Has anyone know if the 'fusion drive' option gona be 1TB 5400rpm or 7200rpm + 128GB SSD, or its 1TB in total ??
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Yeah, China is not located the same for Europeans and Americans, apparently...
However, even with the VAT concern, why the price passed from 599 euros to 629 ?
That one, I wish I have an explaination.
Edit : and by the way, "we european" have a 2 year warranty only if we buy it to a (physical) reseller. Bought on the online Apple store, it's 1 year. I have had the discussion with a reseller last week.
And buying to a physical reseller (Apple stores excluded) suppress potential offers (student discount, etc).
This is nice small computer with good specs. And for all that people who's crying that there is "no graphics card": Intel HD4000 IS A GRAPHIC CARD and I can't imagine what are you planing to do on your macs if HD4000 is not enough for you.
No offense, but that's what these forums are for. People are disappointed and it should be easy to understand why. That said, the old Mini served to help people get into gaming on the Mac. Especially since the only machine Apple has that okay for gaming is the iMac, but too only covers a certain niche. What other options do Mac gamers have? It shouldn't be too much to ask for an update to the discrete card in the previous model. I would easily pay extra for it if it were an option like it was before.
Not having it at all is just asking for people to be upset.
Discrete Graphics
I was also waiting for the quad-core + discrete option. BUT after purchasing an Air with Intel 4000 earlier this year, I have to say I am pretty happy with it.
Also, at least it comes with 512MB memory per apple site:
Testing conducted by Apple in October 2012 using preproduction 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-based Mac mini units with Intel HD Graphics 4000 and 512MB graphics memory, and shipping 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-based Mac mini units with Intel HD Graphics 3000 and 384MB graphics memory, all configured with 4GB RAM. Portal v(5042)(620) tested using LaserStairs.dem, medium graphics quality, no anti-aliasing, trilinear anisotropic filtering, at 2560x1440. Half-Life 2: Episode Two v(4295)(420) tested using storm.dem, medium graphics quality, no anti-aliasing, trilinear anisotropic filtering, at 2560x1440. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac mini.
I was also waiting for the quad-core + discrete option. BUT after purchasing an Air with Intel 4000 earlier this year, I have to say I am pretty happy with it.
Also, at least it comes with 512MB memory per apple site:
Testing conducted by Apple in October 2012 using preproduction 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-based Mac mini units with Intel HD Graphics 4000 and 512MB graphics memory, and shipping 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-based Mac mini units with Intel HD Graphics 3000 and 384MB graphics memory, all configured with 4GB RAM. Portal v(5042)(620) tested using LaserStairs.dem, medium graphics quality, no anti-aliasing, trilinear anisotropic filtering, at 2560x1440. Half-Life 2: Episode Two v(4295)(420) tested using storm.dem, medium graphics quality, no anti-aliasing, trilinear anisotropic filtering, at 2560x1440. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of Mac mini.
I was really interested in the FusionDrive offered on the iMac, wonder if that is an option on the mini?
Yeah but that HD4000 will destroy an SGI with a highend IMPACT board and outperform a Cray C90.
So you get your visualization workstation/unix and a Cray with HIPPI and SSD option in a small box the size of a couple of CD cases
Ahh, just saw it on the high end one, and plus 250 makes it 1000; thats a bit much.
Would be nice if you could add an external HD to the 599 Mac Mini and have it be the second part of the FusionDrive.....
I did not realize that the newer intel integrated graphics came with their own memory, and no longer ate up system memory. Thanks for clearing that up! It makes me feel a bit better about the mini, although let's face it - one can't really build a better small computer for that price.
it's sooooo tiny and quiet without an external power brick. That's nuts.
Uhhh... How about anything more than web browsing? Just because you use your computer only to look at macrumors doesn't mean everybody does!
I'm going to buy an older gen with discrete graphics from a friend super cheap now.
Thanks Apple. I just saved a ton of money not buying your new mini with crappy graphics.
Although the SSD is tempting... can anyone verify if I can add an SSD to a previous gen mac mini by myself?
You can upgrade the drive using the vids on OWC. They show step by step how its done. Not simple but worth the effort.
hehe, I love tearing apart electronics and tinkering. the temptation may be too much to resist.
Would the new mini outperform the Mac Pro 1,1 with 2x 3ghz Xeons and a GeForce 8800 GT? Mostly for daily work-related Photoshop use...I don't play any games on it.
I was thinking about switching to the Mini so I can get USB 3 and run Mountain Lion, but I don't want to go backwards.
I was thinking about switching to the Mini so I can get USB 3 and run Mountain Lion, but I don't want to go backwards.
I use an older Mac Mini as a media server for streaming music and movies throughout my house. Will also be hooked up to HD TV for viewing internet streaming and Netflix. No gaming.
Been waiting to upgrade and had high hopes for this new one. Can anyone tell me if the lack of discrete graphics card will make a big difference in this application?
Thanks.
Been waiting to upgrade and had high hopes for this new one. Can anyone tell me if the lack of discrete graphics card will make a big difference in this application?
Thanks.