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So you do not want Safari to be snappier on a Haswell mini? What do you have against Safari?
How cool would it be if it was something like the mockup I've put together?
Not thin enough. Think 45 rpm record.
I expect the new Mac mini to take on a form factor similar to the new import Extreme. That is, a mini tower with a rounded square base, perhaps 3.5 x 3.5 inches wide and deep and about 4.5 inches tall, which would fit underneath the TV in normal entertainment centers and with no need for an external power supply. It should come with at least an option for SSD if not SDD only and of course have TB and HDMI ports. I expect Haswell but unfortunately I don't think we will see discrete graphics no matter how much I'd like to see it. Hopefully, the RAM is consumer upgradable but I wouldn't bet on it.
I hope they don't change the Mini design (or at least not too much).
Upgrading the CPU is a given and a discrete graphics option would be nice though I think unlikely.
What I like about the current design is that I can change the hard drive and even add a second, in addition to being able to upgrade the ram on my own.
Upgrading the CPU is a given and a discrete graphics option would be nice though I think unlikely.
What I like about the current design is that I can change the hard drive and even add a second, in addition to being able to upgrade the ram on my own.
The Mini has advanced rapidly in the last couple of years. Haswell should make for an amazing upgrade. I'm just hoping Apple has the wisdom to redesign the machine around SSD blades like the rest of the lineup.
Aside from improved integrated graphics, what really does Haswell offer over the current Ivy Bridge chips inside?
AFAIK, Haswell is mainly only a boon to efficiency and battery life; it was created from the ground up to really be a mobile chip, instead of underclocking desktop chips for mobiles.
Personally, I would see the 'upgrade' to Haswell as a very boring one on a desktop machine, but to each their own.
The problem there is any quad worth having won't allow for a GPU in the power budget. I'm with you on quads but they will likely have integrated graphics and more so lower end integrated graphics. For my work Quads would do more for me than the GPU except that I need OpenCL support. I really wish Apple and Intel would get on the ball with OpenCL.
Either way they need to implement a good SSD solution just like they do in the AIRs. An SSD would make a huge difference no matter the processor.
I would bet for a new Time Capsule like redesign. Smaller form factor, but higher. Time will tell, lets hope soon enough
I can't think of any reason why Apple will make a "tall" mini unless it has something to do with antennas. Really doubt it, though.
Sure, but they can't all be exciting. Some cycles are just speed bumps, nothing more. That's probably what this one is. Great if you delayed your purchase a couple months but no big deal if you didn't.
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Why? It is a good design for the Mini, compact and they could effectively turn it into a Mini Mac Pro. The design would give them room for the compute board on one side and the other could be used for a GPU option. I wouldn't knock the idea though I think Apple would milk the current chassis for a bit longer. The fact is the "tower" design would give Apple some serious options.
Iris would suit this product perfectly.
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Why on earth would they go for the 4600 and not the 5000 at least?!
I have been looking at the Mac mini for a few months now but I've been holding back for the next update. This would make a nice addition to my setup for going back to college in September!
I absolutely agree. Admittingly, after first getting my Airport Time Capsule, I was a little hesitant on the design myself, but it quickly grew on me. I really appreciate the smaller footprint. This makes the Mac mini the oddball of Apple's Airport/Apple TV/Mac mini design theme now as it doesn't match the consistent 3.85" square footprint as the aforementioned products do.
If Apple does decide to assimilate the mini, let's hope they can have a chance to bring back the dedicated GPU that a lot of mini users have been missing.