Mac Mini End Of Life?

[Yvan256]

the new process is not necessary for the mini the sole purpose is to make portables stronger. how often do you move a desktop.

Not to mention that the Mac mini has had an aluminium shell since the beginning, and it's already extremely strong.

All we need is that nVidia 9400M, up to 4GB max and a superdrive in all models.

 

[Jimmery]

Not to mention that the Mac mini has had an aluminium shell since the beginning, and it's already extremely strong.

All we need is that nVidia 9400M, up to 4GB max and a superdrive in all models.

What's pathetic is that this could easily be done.

 

[RRutter]

What's pathetic is that this could easily be done.

This is true. I would think Apple does not have time, because they just released new MacBooks/MacBook Pros, and probably are having some extremely minor glitches with them, and trying to control it because Apple are all perfectionists.

 

[shikimo]

Looks like this guys also got tired of waiting

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/sys/884922560.html

Good link...that's rad, what s/he did with the Shuttle rig!

 

[tom53092]

Want to upgrade from my G4 mini

Not to mention that the Mac mini has had an aluminium shell since the beginning, and it's already extremely strong.

All we need is that nVidia 9400M, up to 4GB max and a superdrive in all models.

The latest MacBooks seem to be the first that can handle playing hi-def (https://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/1...oding-of-h-264-on-new-macbooks-pros-and-airs/). And they seem to handle it without breaking a sweat. This is what I've been waiting for in a mini. I'd buy two just to use one as a DVR.

Now I'm glad they didn't update the mini within the last few months. If they had, we'd be sitting on THAT rev for the next year. I'm keeping the faith and hoping they update the mini to MacBook specs by MacWorld. Of course, they could intentionally underpower it to try to make the iMacs look more attractive, but I'm betting not. They'll be competing with quad-core desktops from other vendors, so even with new MacBook-like specs, the new mini wouldn't be a standout performer.

 

[Enigmafan420]

Nivida Desktop Chipsets

See the following article from Appleinsider.com:

http://www.appleinsider.com/article..._gaming_push_intros_new_desktop_chipsets.html

Discusses Nvidia Chipsets for new Desktop Macs-Maybe they will sneak in a Mini?!? PLEASE

 

[emotion]

Do people need FireWire in their Minis?

I think I would.

 

[Zig]

Yeah id need Firewire in my mini

Could live without it in my Macbook i guess

 

[gkarris]

Do people need FireWire in their Minis?

I think I would.

I use it.

I'm thinking Apple will drop it in the Mini, and like making users go to the MacBook Pro, they're going to make desktop shoppers who want FW to go to the iMac...

 

[kaiwai]

What's pathetic is that this could easily be done.

Personally I think they should dump the Mac mini and go for something similar to this design:

Or even something basic like this:

 

[emotion]

Or, from this millenium:

 

[eric m.]

love the mini.

i work at a place where we use a mac pro, imacs, macbooks, and a mac mini in our daily operations. for normal everyday use, the mac mini works great. i'd say 99% of non gaming computer users would be just fine with a 1.83ghz mac mini for their computer needs. obviously it's not going to work well for video editing or anything more than children's games, but for basic email, internet, itunes, and even office and iwork applications it's been fine for me.

i'm very impressed by this little machine and i have recommended it to tons of friends as a first step into the world of apple. if they discontinue the mini, apple will really be shooting themselves in the foot. i'd bet a lot of people graduate from the mini to the imac and apple needs to keep a lower cost computer in their line-up.

 

[dotheDVDeed]

Nothing really new here... but this just posted on Gizmodo

Apple Stops Mac Mini Shipments to Retailers, Says to Expect No More


http://gizmodo.com/5066531/apple-stops-mac-mini-shipments-to-retailers-says-to-expect-no-more

 

[zombitronic]

The latest MacBooks seem to be the first that can handle playing hi-def. And they seem to handle it without breaking a sweat. This is what I've been waiting for in a mini.

Me too. I've even got the gift cards saved up.

The Mac mini may be pronounced dead as soon as today's Apple earnings conference call, as two major retailers in Europe have confirmed to me that they can't order any more of the little computers. While this could signal an updated model coming in, they have been told by Apple to expect no more of it. Their impression is that—once again—the Mac Mini may be dead dead DEAD for real, even while you can still order it at the Apple Store.

Let's hope! And maybe a silent update, as well. Let's hear it for new Mini's in a few hours!

 

[OllyW]

Let's hope! And maybe a silent update, as well. Let's hear it for new Mini's in a few hours!

Did you actually bother to ready the story on Gizmodo?

It says the mini is likely DEAD, as in not being replaced.

 

[iDave]

The mini is dead.

Long live the white MacBook (with Firewire).

 

[Blue Velvet]

This mega-thread is probably best continued over here now that we have some more disappointing Mini rumors.