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Mac Mini Still Alive? New Model Coming?

CWallace said:
This strikes me as the reporting equivalent of the financial "dead cat bounce".

If the Mini still had any serious role in Apple's line-up, why would they wait 444 days to update it? It just doesn't make any sense.

Yes, I know some will say "but the Mac Pro went 500+ days", but that was because Apple was at the mercy of Intel releasing a chipset and CPU.

The Mac Mini uses the same chipsets and CPUs that the MacBook and MacBook Pro and iMac use so as those machines were updated there was nothing stopping them from being used in an updated Mac Mini. And yet, Apple just ignored it. Ignored it to the point they likely are having issues getting those parts anymore.

So yes, this could be forcing Apple's hand to update the Mac Mini because they can't build any more current models due to no more Memroms and i95x chipsets being available.

But again, why wait? What did it gain Apple? Either sales are strong enough to justify keeping the model and updating it or they are not. I posit that the model is not selling and therefore Apple has made the decision to end of life it. And that it's selling so slowly that a year after Apple might have made that decision, they are still sitting on inventory...
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Do you have any relevant or internal information about it? I guess no, it's just your thoughts, without any background.
 
Bodie said:
I'm hoping for a Mac Midi.

A small tower for around $1200.
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Yeah the xMac has been a pipe dream for the mac user for over a decade now. I have a feeling its not ever going to happen. You're either someone who needs expansion and upgradability (Mac Pro) and you're someone who doesn't (iMac, Mac mini).

I would love a new Mac mini (especially with a new nvidia chipset that can do some serious HD video decoding). I'm on this precipice of deciding what to do with my G5. I'm thinking of leaving it as is with a 2TB (4x 500GB) eSATA storage and use it as a UPnP server, get a good Media Streamer/Player box for my TV once they really get good. That or I sell the G5, get a Mac mini and a Drobo (shove all the drives into that), assuming the Mac mini will still have Firewire.
 
sighlent said:
Yeah the xMac has been a pipe dream for the mac user for over a decade now. I have a feeling its not ever going to happen. You're either someone who needs expansion and upgradability (Mac Pro) and you're someone who doesn't (iMac, Mac mini).
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I wouldn't say a decade. There came a certain point where the differences between the iMac G5 and the single processor Power Mac G5 boiled down to a built-in screen vs. expandability at around the same price. That was only 4-5 years ago. ;)
 
sighlent said:
Yeah the xMac has been a pipe dream for the mac user for over a decade now. I have a feeling its not ever going to happen. You're either someone who needs expansion and upgradability (Mac Pro) and you're someone who doesn't (iMac, Mac mini).
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A decade? Apple stopped making affordable PowerMacs three years ago.
 
A Mini (and a low end MacBook for that matter) is necessary in the line-up. I've stuck with the Apple platform because I know that even when finances are stretched, I can still acquire another compatible machine if necessary. If the low end machines are phased out I may switch back to Windows because that safety net has gone.

Yes I do have a Mac Mini, but I also have an iBook and an iMac, so the strategy of having entry level machines has worked, and should be maintained, even if the machines themselves are slower sellers.

We'll need a new laptop soon. If the mini and the white macbook are phased out with no similarly priced machines to replace them it'll have to be a Windows machine. I can't maintain a commitment to an OS with such a high entry price...
 
demiphonic said:
yeah I hear yuh :) however I think a Mini with a finish like this would be cool as well :p
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A photo from MacWorld 2009...

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Eidorian said:
I wouldn't say a decade. There came a certain point where the differences between the iMac G5 and the single processor Power Mac G5 boiled down to a built-in screen vs. expandability at around the same price. That was only 4-5 years ago. ;)
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Ahh yes waiting and watching for Apple to either update the G5 PowerMac 1.8 with more speed, RAM and a bigger drive or cut the price by a few hundred to make it competitive.

They never did and finally the model went away and people spoke of it being a poor selling computer.

Sound familiar?? Just like with the Mini, throttle something and sell it for enough money you become right that "no one wants that".
 
Mac mini touch with Koi Pond

Give me a Mac mini with full touch screen top, running Koi Pond when idle.
 

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I think the mini should stay alive... but the problem is that it is bumping up against apple TV.... for a little more you get a computer.
They should just merge the 2 at a lower price point than the mini but a higher than the Apple tv.
 
I agree

Eidorian said:
Q6600 desktop for ~US$450 from Dell...

Come on Apple.
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I totally agree...I bought a Mac Mini in August 2007 maxed out on specs...I like it but I don't LOVE it...mainly because of poor hard drive performance. Drive size and ram limitations are factors, too.

And you are right...you can easily buy a Dell quad-core, 3gig, 600gig SATA drive system for $450...no tax either.

Let's not get into the Windows vs. Mac argument but specs are specs.

Apple should go back to the mid 90's and re-release desktop computers that don't cost $1199 for a bare bones system. Give me a decent (quad core, 3gig ram, SATA hard drive, ability to open case and expand/swap at my leisure) Mac desktop for $500-$800 WITHOUT a monitor and I'll buy 2 tomorrow. Literally.
 
Bodie said:
I'm hoping for a Mac Midi.

A small tower for around $1200.
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Why would you pay $1200 for a small tower? I haven't paid $1200 for any tower since about 1999.

Apple needs to get off their butt and release a desktop for the masses that is cheap. Doesn't have to be $399 to compete with HP and Compaq and Acer...but $1200 is ridiculous.
 
Life after death

First posted 23-10-2008 20:03

at last proof of life after death!:) Look out people for the mac nano! Apple will give us the perfect living room pc/htpc/media centre/hub. Bound to have MacBook or MacBook pro spec without bluray drive ( but Amex digital can provide) - its just a matter of when! The margin for apple would be outstanding (since they save on cost of screen and keyboard) perfect for business and consumers during these lean times and just what they need to compete with the sub £500 junk out there and again satisfy demands of shareholders and mac fans.

The mac mini has always had potential to be apples Trojan horse - hit the living room, hit the switchers, hit those that just want their stuff to do everything, that just works and looks (black) ice cool. It will all be controlled by an updated Remote app on their ipod touch or iphone. Did I mention game-console potential, with app store capability! :apple:
 
Well this is welcome news! From last weeks "Mac Mini is dead" to this. :p Now we just have to wait for the actual announcement from Apple. I wonder if November is likely... catch the xmas sales. :confused:
 
mapllfe82 said:
must have firewire.......must have firewire~
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Heck, I'm happy at this point if they just give us another Mini... :eek:

I think that if the new ones don't, all those refurbs (which are probably new ones from Apple Stores) will get scooped up by the folks that still need it.

I've already been using my MiniDVD camcorder and Handbreaking the files for FCE. I can do the same with a flashed based camcorder... :)

With today's economy, Apple wouldn't look too good if a cost for a basic Mac (MacBook or maybe lower priced iMac) is $999. Plus, discontinuing a computer where you can recycle your old monitor and use a lot less energy isn't so "green".

Just keep the Mini at this point.

(fingers crossed...)
 
Back from vacation just in time to say...

To all the nay-sayers...

..... I told you so. As I have been saying for a while, the Mac mini is NOT going away for quite some time.
 
Mini for $4xx

Guys, if you really need a new Mini, use M$ cashback Paypal promotion and scoop it for low $400s on ebay Buy it now.
 
Assuming it will be refreshed...

What is the average time between retailers being told not to order more and new models coming out?

Or simply put, if it is refreshed when can I expect to buy it?
 
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