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Apple Quietly Updates Mac Minis
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They're still Napa.Store back down now. Must be for Santa Rosa Mac Mini update.
Store back down now. Must be for Santa Rosa Mac Mini update.
It's not Santa Rosa.
Confirmed, the Mini is still officially limited to 2 Gb RAM.. Which means that 3 Gb ( 1 Gb + 2 Gb) might work a la MacBook, but it has to be tested.
I am slowly losing my enthusiasm for Apple Macs....
Apple's inability to construct a computer that is priced well is sad.
Mac Mini is a great unit, but for $799 is should have Santa Rosa and x3000 graphics. Cmon.
Apple's inability to construct a computer that is priced well is sad.
Mac Mini is a great unit, but for $799 is should have Santa Rosa and x3000 graphics. Cmon.
Wireless Keyboard is a JOKE!
I was all cool and digging everything until I finally muddled my way to the accessories section of the lagged Apple.com. When I saw the wireless keyboard, my initial thought was that the image hadn't finished loading yet because of the traffic.... until I realized there were arrows on that keyboard.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.............
I just got my BT keyboard for Christmas last year and was totally ready to plunk down what ever for the new one..... until I saw that it is the exact same as a laptop keyboard. WTF APPLE????? Why couldn't you have added the keypad right next to the compact keys on the BT version? I could get used to using FN UP AND DOWN for PG UP and PG DOWN, but taking away the key pad also???
No BT keyboard for me thank you very much!
I was all cool and digging everything until I finally muddled my way to the accessories section of the lagged Apple.com. When I saw the wireless keyboard, my initial thought was that the image hadn't finished loading yet because of the traffic.... until I realized there were arrows on that keyboard.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.............
I just got my BT keyboard for Christmas last year and was totally ready to plunk down what ever for the new one..... until I saw that it is the exact same as a laptop keyboard. WTF APPLE????? Why couldn't you have added the keypad right next to the compact keys on the BT version? I could get used to using FN UP AND DOWN for PG UP and PG DOWN, but taking away the key pad also???
No BT keyboard for me thank you very much!
I just want to know if they are going to be in retail stores today. I called my local store and they didn't know anything. Apparently, consumers are higher up on the new product chain of command than the store employees.
They dropped the number pad on the new bluetooth (wireless) keyboard, but the new USB (wired) keyboard still has it.
Also, keep in mind that the Mini doesn't actually come with a keyboard.
Thanks for the updates guys. I checked the mini page awhile back and it wasn't updated... oh well, pretty lame update, if you ask me. An x3000 (or x3100) along with all of this would have been enough to keep me interest, but as it is unless this update pushes prices for the old models WAY down (which is unlikely, since there's not a HUGE difference) I'll probably suck it up and get an iMac, despite my general distaste for all in ones.
It'll be good, since my wife can get my old display which is a really nice Dell LCD, but I really wasn't keen on an AIO. I'm ready to go Intel, though, and they're not giving us a whole lot of good options. I just need to save up and buy a Mac Pro.
It'll be good, since my wife can get my old display which is a really nice Dell LCD, but I really wasn't keen on an AIO.
I'm ready to go Intel, though, and they're not giving us a whole lot of good options. I just need to save up and buy a Mac Pro. 
Apple Quietly Updates Mac Minis
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Apple quietly updated the Mac Mini today. Apple did not mention the update in any of its press releases today, and only acknowledged the update when asked during its question and answer session.
The update brings Apple's line to all Core 2 Duo processors, with a 1.83 GHz model and a 2.0 GHz model starting at $599. The new models will also feature Apple's newly released iLife '08 software. Other details are as follows:
- 1 GB RAM standard (up from 512 MB on entry model)
- 80 or 120 GB Hard Drives (up from 60/80 GB)
- Integrated GMA 950 graphics
- Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11g wireless + bluetooth 2.0 builtin
AppleInsider has said that the Mac Mini is heading towards discontinuance.
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Apple quietly updated the Mac Mini today. Apple did not mention the update in any of its press releases today, and only acknowledged the update when asked during its question and answer session.
The update brings Apple's line to all Core 2 Duo processors, with a 1.83 GHz model and a 2.0 GHz model starting at $599. The new models will also feature Apple's newly released iLife '08 software. Other details are as follows:
- 1 GB RAM standard (up from 512 MB on entry model)
- 80 or 120 GB Hard Drives (up from 60/80 GB)
- Integrated GMA 950 graphics
- Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11g wireless + bluetooth 2.0 builtin
AppleInsider has said that the Mac Mini is heading towards discontinuance.
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And You Can See Why Quietly - To Avoid A Bunch Of Boos From The Press In The Room
That is so lame not to make it Santa Rosa with Dual Link Output and x3000 graphics. Just stupid.
That is so lame not to make it Santa Rosa with Dual Link Output and x3000 graphics. Just stupid.
So I'm strongly interested
The iMac is undoubtedly a better option, probably by far, but I don't really have room for one in my tiny bedroom, which is where the Mini would come in very useful. Right now I'm using a Powerbook and would continue to use it when out and about.
The powerbook is an old 12" G4, 1.33GHz, 768MB, upgraded to a 7200RPM WDC hard drive. It crawls with more than a couple of apps open, really painful, the beachball is seen almost as frequently as the hourglass of the Windows 95 days.
Question is, now that we're on Intel Core 2 Duos and such, would it be much better? Or will I still be wishing I'd tried to make room (and save a little extra) for an iMac?
The iMac is undoubtedly a better option, probably by far, but I don't really have room for one in my tiny bedroom, which is where the Mini would come in very useful. Right now I'm using a Powerbook and would continue to use it when out and about.
The powerbook is an old 12" G4, 1.33GHz, 768MB, upgraded to a 7200RPM WDC hard drive. It crawls with more than a couple of apps open, really painful, the beachball is seen almost as frequently as the hourglass of the Windows 95 days.
Question is, now that we're on Intel Core 2 Duos and such, would it be much better? Or will I still be wishing I'd tried to make room (and save a little extra) for an iMac?
Buy A Current 2GHz MacBook Refurbished For $999
I think you'd be much better off buying a current 2GHz MacBook refurbished for $999. You still get iLife '08 when you buy refurbished folks.So I'm strongly interested
The iMac is undoubtedly a better option, probably by far, but I don't really have room for one in my tiny bedroom, which is where the Mini would come in very useful. Right now I'm using a Powerbook and would continue to use it when out and about.
The powerbook is an old 12" G4, 1.33GHz, 768MB, upgraded to a 7200RPM WDC hard drive. It crawls with more than a couple of apps open, really painful, the beachball is seen almost as frequently as the hourglass of the Windows 95 days.
Question is, now that we're on Intel Core 2 Duos and such, would it be much better? Or will I still be wishing I'd tried to make room (and save a little extra) for an iMac?
Very measly update IMO. I mean, c'mon, we're still dealing with 1.83 GHz C2D's and 80GB HDD?? Sure its the low end Mac, but gotta give us something to cheers about Apple.
But yeah, I guess its better than nothing
But yeah, I guess its better than nothing
Haha, the naysayers who thought the mini was gonna be discontinued are sitting quietly in corners.
I love this. Apple updated them!
On the downside, my 1.83 GHz model is now outdated.
I love this. Apple updated them!
On the downside, my 1.83 GHz model is now outdated.
And you're right. They're still shipping em with 802.11g. While you're at it, why not just put a G3 in there Apple huh??
Haha, the naysayers who thought the mini was gonna be discontinued are sitting quietly in corners.
I love this. Apple updated them!
On the downside, my 1.83 GHz model is now outdated.
It may not be discontinued but it's certainly on it's way out. I guess Apple just isn't interested in a sub-$1,000 Mac anymore. Greedy bastards.
We should all be happy that Apple kept this line of computers.
For all you sitting on the fence - the previous models should go for cheaper now...
For all you sitting on the fence - the previous models should go for cheaper now...