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Mac Mini Refresh, New Low-Cost Notebook, Apple Watches With Larger Displays and More Coming This Fall
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Sorry, I don't think you understand my point of view.
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- People will cry unless they get a gtx 1080 ti Mac, for $399
- Anyone who doesn't buy an updated Mac Mini, is a hypocrite
A company 25x the size of VW that can only launch a single model per category. Lol.
If they dump all this stuff on us it's going to be dizzying.
Maybe i'll put on sweats and do aerobics just to keep up. Maybe a Lifecycle....yeah that's it.
Maybe i'll put on sweats and do aerobics just to keep up. Maybe a Lifecycle....yeah that's it.
That won’t happen
(as it would come at cost of a TC heart attack, an overworked Schiller and Joni’s instant departure from Applepark interior design...)
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[*]Mac mini - Kuo didn't have a lot of information to share on the Mac mini, but he says a processor upgrade is expected. The Mac mini has not been updated for more than 1,300 days, aka over 3 and a half years.
Hmm...
First of all the 2014 Mac mini is less powerful than the 2012 Mac Mini
The 2012 MacMini was just the higher end 2011 MacMini now packaged as standard.
I bought this 'high end' 2011 MacMini in 2011 (7 years ago) and there has never been a better MacMini.
So 3 1/2 years is misleading. It is more accurate to say 7 years ( >2500 days)
Let's see.... How could Apple possibly improve a display?
Maybe make it....
brighter?!
with a higher contrast ratio?!
TrueTone?!
and Pro Motion?!
Basically, there are several ways Apple could improve upon the current screen, and none of them would be too revolutionary (until the keynote, that is).
Noback to school promotion deal this year?
Apple is working on updates across its entire product line for the second half of 2018, according to a new investor's note shared this morning by reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with refreshes expected for iPhone, iPad, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Apple Watch.
Much of what Kuo has to share has been mentioned before, but he provides a nice overview of what we can expect to see this fall along with some interesting new tidbits on Apple's upcoming product lineup.
[*]iPhone - There are three iPhones in the works, two OLED models in 5.8 and 6.5-inch sizes and one lower-cost LED model that will be available in a 6.1-inch size. All three will feature Face ID and upgraded A12 processors. While the two OLED models will have dual-lens cameras, the lower-cost model will feature a single-lens camera.
[*]iPad Pro - Apple is working on two new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models that are equipped with a full-screen design similar to the iPhone X and no Home button, with Apple to replace Touch ID with Face ID.
[*]Mac mini - Kuo didn't have a lot of information to share on the Mac mini, but he says a processor upgrade is expected. The Mac mini has not been updated for more than 1,300 days, aka over 3 and a half years. It's not clear if additional upgrades will be included, such as a redesigned chassis, but at least some kind of refresh is on the horizon.
[*]MacBook Pro - Processor upgrades expected.
[*]MacBook - Processor upgrades expected.
[*]New Low-Priced Notebook - Kuo believes Apple is designing a new low-priced notebook. He originally said that this would be in the MacBook Air family, but now has changed his mind. Previous rumors have suggested this machine could be a 12-inch MacBook, so Apple may be planning to expand the MacBook lineup with an additional low-cost option to replace the MacBook Air.
[*]iMac - Kuo says to expect a significant display performance upgrade, but he does not go into detail about what this will entail and we haven't heard additional iMac rumors at this time. He says the iMac, like other Macs, will get a processor refresh.
[*]Apple Watch - Apple is working on two new Apple Watch models for 2018 that will have bigger displays and enhanced heart rate detection features. The two Apple Watch models will measure in at 1.57 inches (39.9mm) and 1.78 inches (45.2mm), roughly 15 percent bigger than in the current models. Rumors have not been clear on whether the Apple Watch itself will be larger or if the bigger display will come from a reduction in bezels.
Kuo wraps up his note with a prediction that the highly-anticipated AirPods and the AirPower will go into mass production in the third quarter of 2018, suggesting a late fall launch. Apple first announced the AirPower in the fall of 2017, but has reportedly run into some problems with production. Recent rumors have said Apple is aiming for a September launch for the AirPower.
Kuo doesn't provide details on when we might see refreshes to Apple's other product lines, but the company could be planning to launch all of the new products at its annual September event, which is typically held during the first or second week of September.
In the past, Apple has also held separate October events when there is a heavy fall product lineup to unveil, so Macs and iPads could also come in that month.
Article Link: Mac Mini Refresh, New Low-Cost Notebook, Apple Watches With Larger Displays and More Coming This Fall
Do we really need another low cost notebook? There is macbook and macbook air. They should merge those and leave it as it is. Just give more ports for crying out loud. Who wants a notebook with just one port that can't even be charged at the same time when using another peripheral
All we need is macbook, macbook pro line when it comes to notebook line. No need for mess
They're going to make it extra-super thin by removing all the ports. If you can't connect to something over WiFi or Bluetooth, it's not important.Wireless charging only. No keyboard (use bluetooth). No SSD (connect to network storage over Wifi - that should be fast enough for anyone).
The issue is more explicitly heat than power because the MacBook is fanless.
What's the bet that the new "Modular Mac Pro" will be stackable/connectable Mac Minis working together??
Did i just read Mac Mini ?
Yes, we can all pop the champagne. But I am ready for all hell to break loose on here when Apple makes it entirely non user upgradable.
Get ready to be disappointed!
Gonna be hilarious to see all the angry and upset MacRumors members when most of these rumors turn out to be untrue. Seems so many don't understand what the word "rumor" means and instead believe Apple promised these things.
Gotta keep hope alive I guess. I thought for a brief moment these things had been released … but then I came to my senses. I guess they're trying to get that Mac mini to 1,500 days since update? Pretty tough time to be interested in Apple. Not using, but interested.
Yup and all of our photos for the family backed up to it, Apple TV streams from it, and anything else we need it for. Then we backed that up to an external hard drive.