As much as we'd like the Mini updated today, I think it's going to be mostly new Nano colors and iPhone/iPod Touch garbage. "Blah blah blah, we've sold millions of 3G iPhones, these graphs are proof!"
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Mac Mini End Of Life?
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I'm really hoping it just gets a refresh to be no longer outdated. But at worst, at least if it's discontinued then those of us waiting on an update know it's worth actually looking eslewhere.
If Apple continues the Mac Mini line, I hope they upgrade the GPU, HD, and RAM capacity.
Even just to current MacBook standard would be nice.
I've been waiting since the first Penryn refreshes back at the top of the year. And was highly miffed when the expected desktop refreshes ended up as iMac only.
Considering some people have been waiting for Mini updates for some months now, if it's discontinued, there's going to be some very disappointed people out there. (Thankfully, I quit waiting mid-May & bought an iMac).
If I was still after a Mini, I'd hold out until October at the latest. If nothing by then, best look elsewhere.
I predict that even if the mini is updated, this thread will live on.... its just became a habit now!
I predict that even if the mini is updated, this thread will live on.... its just became a habit now!
Until they declare the Mini dead, this thread has a purpose. Kind of.
I predict that even if the mini is updated, this thread will live on.... its just became a habit now!
I'll bet, even if the mini is discontinued, that this thread will go on for nearly a week - - just from sheer momentum.....
Very disappointing. No mac mini and still no stereo bluetooth. A 2year plan 99 cents phone has stereo bluetooth wtf.
I would have liked to have seen an update today. Oh well. I've been waiting for the press conference until buying my (first) Mac. No update meant that I went down to the Apple store during lunch and bought a 1.83 GHz mini. The hardware might be a little outdated, but I'm okay with my purchase, especially considering that I don't have the room for an iMac on top of the desk or the budget for a Mac Pro.
Edit: Apple, if it weren't for the mini, I probably wouldn't have purchased a Mac.
The hardware might be a little outdated, but I'm okay with my purchase, especially considering that I don't have the room for an iMac on top of the desk or the budget for a Mac Pro.Edit: Apple, if it weren't for the mini, I probably wouldn't have purchased a Mac.
I would have liked to have seen an update today. Oh well. I've been waiting for the press conference until buying my (first) Mac. No update meant that I went down to the Apple store during lunch and bought a 1.83 GHz mini.
Edit: Apple, if it weren't for the mini, I probably wouldn't have purchased a Mac.
I'm personally way more interested in the Asus EEE Box at this point. $350 from newegg.com right now. Comes with an 80gb hd, 1gb RAM, and 1.6ghz CPU. I love the idea of a computer than only draws 20watts max power. The Intel Atom chip is pretty damn sweet.
But I won't buy either (the EEE Box or the Mini) until one or both drop the GMA 950 and use a vid set that at minimum supports hardware tnl, ideally it would support directx 10 and pixel shaders 4.0 as well.
And there we have the very reason why Apple have not updated it. Too push people to spend more on the iMac.
While that case for the EEE PC is nice, it's still running Windows.
If Apple is really going to kill the mini, I would at least like them to make one more rev to it.
If they are just keeping it the way it is, it may be selling well. I bet there's a lot of people that want a Mac that are not in the know like most of us, that are just looking for something small, under $800 and able to run the basics.
As I've said before out here, I'd love to get a C2D mini to replace the one I have, but would like a few extra features before doing so. My G4 1.42ghz is still going great, so I'm in no hurry.
If Apple is really going to kill the mini, I would at least like them to make one more rev to it.
If they are just keeping it the way it is, it may be selling well. I bet there's a lot of people that want a Mac that are not in the know like most of us, that are just looking for something small, under $800 and able to run the basics.
As I've said before out here, I'd love to get a C2D mini to replace the one I have, but would like a few extra features before doing so. My G4 1.42ghz is still going great, so I'm in no hurry.
Which is annoying. As I lack the "more money", especially for extra bits (screen) that I neither require nor have the space for. The Mini will easily fit, and make use of my existing kit.
I've tried looking into getting an iMac instead, but I just can't justify the extra cash. Nor for a MacBook as long as there is a Mini. But until it's not underspecced, I can't even buy that.
MacBook is tempting. But that's my Mini-gets-cancelled option. And only in that case, not before.
disappointed nothing has happened yet with the mini ....hopefully I cant be that much longer to clear the stock backlog??...oh , hang on , no one is buying them because they're so out of date for the money now !!! .
Maybe Apple should just take the hit on the stock that is left in the chain ........place it all on the refurb store and release the new mini
seems like a catch 22 situation ....better sell em off soon before they lose even more money on them imo
I'd be dual booting with Linux as my primary OS (most likely Ubuntu). If I got a mini it'd be a triple boot with Linux, Mac and Windows (in that order).
As far as the graphics thing goes, I know directx 10 and pixel shaders 4.0 are going to be out, but as long as it gets tnl support I don't care too much. X3100 graphics would suffice on either machine.
...oh , hang on , no one is buying them because they're so out of date for the money now !!! .
Maybe Apple should just take the hit on the stock that is left in the chain ........place it all on the refurb store and release the new mini
seems like a catch 22 situation ....better sell em off soon before they lose even more money on them imo
Get over it already!
jog on , no drama here, just buggin me waiting on a decently priced desktop Mac .
Maybe it is EOL'd
You're commenting on a post that is nearly a year old. Here is a recent quote (August 27) from AppleInsider:
"Apple's Mac Pro, which has failed to make cut in consecutive holiday quarters, as well as the long-lost Mac mini, were not mentioned amongst the company's plans for the remainder of 2008. However, that doesn't necessarily preclude them from making an appearance; AppleInsider can only report on what it has heard.
"The Mac mini, in particular, remains an intriguing story. After entering a state of indefinite limbo two and a half years ago, it was reported that the miniature Mac had all but been thrown to the wolves. It was only amid increasing economic uncertainty earlier this year that signs of life were spotted in an area of Apple's labs reserved for the company's most cost-affordable system.
"Sources reported that a major overhaul was underway -- the most significant in the mini's short history. That was only five months ago, however. By comparison, it took the Mac maker nearly a year to deliver the MacBook Air to market from the time AppleInsider first reported functional prototypes in existence on Apple's campus."
It looks like the sources for AppleInsider have a problem with accurate information. Naturally they will say, "See, we were right" when Apple finally EOL the Mini come October 2011.
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