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Apple Quietly Updates Mac Minis

Multimedia said:
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.
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Er... I don't think that's always the case. Maybe sometimes you do, but refurb machines are ALWAYS advertised with "software that original shipped" on the machine... I've bought refurb hardware before and it had out of date software on it (got 10.3 on a machine after 10.4 was out).

Also, am I the only one who is still getting the "we'll be back soon" message for the store?
 
gkarris said:
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...
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Yeah... and remind me who would wanna buy a Core Duo box with 60GB again? :rolleyes:

EDIT: Not to mention that prehistoric combo drive...
 
I'm surprised by all the negative comments. When the Macbook didn't even get the new chipset, was anyone seriously thinking the Mac Mini would?

I'm just thrilled they kept the Mini around, and gave it a nifty update. I mean a 1.83GHz Core 2 is a BIG upgrade from a 1.66GHz Core 1, and it's still a very solid entry level machine for someone just wanting to browse the web and do office documents (or get their feet wet on OS X).

They NEED this entry level machine, so it's wonderful they've kept it.

More than a chipset bump though, I think it needs a user replaceable drive and RAM-but then ALL their systems should have that.
 
Cassie said:
Haha, the naysayers who thought the mini was gonna be discontinued are sitting quietly in corners. :D

I love this. Apple updated them!

On the downside, my 1.83 GHz model is now outdated. :( ;)
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Don't worry, the crap update to the Mini is outdated already too...
 
mrgreen4242 said:
Er... I don't think that's always the case. Maybe sometimes you do, but refurb machines are ALWAYS advertised with "software that original shipped" on the machine... I've bought refurb hardware before and it had out of date software on it (got 10.3 on a machine after 10.4 was out).

Also, am I the only one who is still getting the "we'll be back soon" message for the store?
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I remember that too, I got iLife '05 on an powerbook refurb when an intel mini I had bought a month earlier had '06. Hopefully they will not do the same, just check the specs, folks.
 
brepublican said:
Yeah... and remind me who would wanna buy a Core Duo box with 60GB again? :rolleyes:
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I might buy one. Today's new offerings were so lame and uninspiring that if the price is right (like 20% reduction), I'd go for the old version of the Mini or the white plastic iMac.

I can pick up a perfectly functional H-P PC for $300, so the price reductions in the refurbished area will have to be substantial for me to pay up for OSX.
 
gsnixon said:
I still think the mac mini is a damn cool platform. You can still do a lot with it. To illustrate (and gloat a bit), I'm put my specs in my sig.
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3.3GB usable ram. ARE YOU SURE. Cuz if you are I am buying that 2gb stick now. OWC said you can't.
 
You Neglected To Phone Applecare And Ask For Current Install DVDs

mrgreen4242 said:
Er... I don't think that's always the case. Maybe sometimes you do, but refurb machines are ALWAYS advertised with "software that original shipped" on the machine... I've bought refurb hardware before and it had out of date software on it (got 10.3 on a machine after 10.4 was out).

Also, am I the only one who is still getting the "we'll be back soon" message for the store?
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They toss in the current system DVD and the iLife '08 Install DVD. If it doesn't arrive in your box you simply phone Applecare and they send them right out free of charge. No problem. You neglected to phone right away and demand satisfaction in a polite way.

Store still down - education and/or refurb paths.
 
shu82 said:
Probably the guy on ebay who will pay over 500 for mine. They go for that much. The resale on mini's is great. 3 year old G4s are doing over 400.
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I think its safe to say that that fellow prolly doesnt know what the hell he's doing. I mean, how can you pony up $500 plus for a Core Duo + 60GB, when you can get a C2D, 80GB for $599 from Apple direct? And that's before edu discount and what not (prolly cheaper on Amazon too)

Count yourself lucky

tom5304 said:
I might buy one. Today's new offerings were so lame and uninspiring that if the price is right (like 20% reduction), I'd go for the old version of the Mini or the white plastic iMac.
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Def. Anyone who is wise will do well to pick up an old iMac at this point, cos todays updates were more cosmetic than anything. I'm not so sure about the old Mac mini though...
 
Finally got onto the refurbished area of the Apple store, and yesterday's versions of the Mini and the iMac are going for 30-40% off from their previous prices. I'm going to bite at that price.

Since Apple has clearly shown that they are no committed to gamers, I'll just pick up an old Mini or iMac that can do the other two things I use a computer for: internet and word processing. I guess two out of three is okay. Thanks, Apple for the "okay" experience.
 
Osarkon said:
Am I the only one who thinks the Mac Mini is still extremely overpriced for the price?
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Not the only one at all... With those specs the starting price should absolutely be $499 again. And certainly not $799 for the better model. You used to be able to get a whole iMac for only $100 more, including display and keyboard/mouse (back in the G3 days at least, perhaps more recently as well). :rolleyes:
 
I really want to buy a mac. Shame Apple won't get off it's high-horse on pricing high for old equipment. If the Mac Mini had been given Santa Rosa x3100 video, it would have been a great update and I would have purchased my first Mac.

Even the refurb at 479 seems pricey for a Core 1 Duo to me...
 
Wolfpup said:
I'm surprised by all the negative comments. When the Macbook didn't even get the new chipset, was anyone seriously thinking the Mac Mini would?
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I totally agree here...no way Apple would give Mini SR before MacBook.
 
mrgreen4242 said:
...new low end iMac specs look OK and comes in a $999 w/ EDU pricing, it'll be tough to pass that up unless the old 20" get REALLY cheap refurb.
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Sorry, $1149. Your post actually made me consider getting an iMac for the first time in many years, but is it me, or is apple starting to cut the edu discount quite a bit?
 
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