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Mac Mini to be Discontinued?

Mac Mini - Imac - Slightly off topic but relevant

iDave said:
I think all three. Apple doesn't want to sell you a $600 computer. They want to sell you a $1200 (or more) computer. I'm very surprised they still offer the $999 MacBook but I expect they're just trying to get rid of leftover parts.

The mini hasn't been killed because it sells so well and it hasn't been upgraded because it would hurt iMac and MacBook sales, unless the price was raised. Personally, I'd rather see a much improved mini for $200 more, than the pitiful one that's available now. Most people would scream at a higher price though.
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I have an original imac 24ins and an intel mac mini (latest revision), I have been a mac addict since the original G4. Despite the limitations I run both mine off external drives and they both perform extremely well.

I am now retired and have to watch the pennies,but would dearly like an upgrade to my aging imac and have a machine that that is more mid range between the existing iMac and the Mac Pro. The Efix solution looks interesting if it really works as well as it is claimed to, and there are other rumours in other forums that Apple is about to announce a totally unsupported OEM version of OSX for US$299 that could be loaded on all manner of existing platforms without any support from Apple and would also release Apple from expensive lawsuits like the current Phystar lawsuit.

I would applaud Apple if they were to take such a step, particularly if they are unwilling to cater for the midrange desktop market.

I hope the Mini is upgraded - I hope Apple will revise their EULA to allow freechoice users an option if they are unwilling to offer middle of the road desktop solutions.

Regards and thanks to all for the intersting posts/Tony Singapore.
 
tonydickinson said:
and there are other rumours in other forums that Apple is about to announce a totally unsupported OEM version of OSX for US$299 that could be loaded on all manner of existing platforms without any support from Apple and would also release Apple from expensive lawsuits like the current Phystar lawsuit.
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I don't believe that, at all


But if it were true, that be pretty cool. I'd likely buy/build a desktop, and come college come pick up a laptop from Apple

Oh, and a netbook would be OS X installed!
 
anyone got any news either way ??

like lots of others I'm still un-patiently waiting for a new Mini ..surely it's not going to be long now that 'ol jobsie has stepped down for a rest
 
Really hey! Talk about slow news days. I'm sitting here with gift cards in hand and I'm resolved not to buy until they update, but how many more posts of, "I'll buy the new Mac Mini if it has blah, blah, blah". Let's face it; even the start of this thread is rediculous. Wasn't it Gizmod proclaiming that European retailers had stopped receiving Mini's and that it was "discontinued".

That was in October.

This is the thread that replaced the old thread.
 
BenRoethig said:
Mini has always been the desktop version of the iBook/Macbook.
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I Upgraded my Core Duo 2 2GHz Mac mini to 4GB my next step is the Intel X25-M once I do that it really be like the first Macbook Air with the exception that it has bigger Video Memory but I dont really care about that. If I want to play games I got to my Xbox 360 yeah I wish Apple make a game console! Then I can send Bill Gates a video of me shaking my butt on the way to dumpster! Let see what I waisted money on with a Microsoft logo: MSN Direct Watch, MSN Internet Access, Windows Vista, Office, Pocket PC, Uniden 5.8GHz Phone with Messenger...Sorry getting off subject. I can see where I would enjoy the Mac mini more with SSD, it fast already with Micron 4GB PC5300 Kit! I price the SSD at $799.99 on Newegg.com :D
 
Tired of Waiting...

Same here! i've just purchased a Mac Mini 2.0GHZ, 2GB Ram and 160GB HD, tired of waiting for new one to be released! finally wanted to make the conversion complete with already owning a macbook and 2 iphones! will look forward to setting my 7 year old PC on fire to burn down to sell as scrap metal! Cant Wait!!!!!!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:cool::p:apple:
 
Mercer said:
Same here! i've just purchased a Mac Mini 2.0GHZ, 2GB Ram and 160GB HD, tired of waiting for new one to be released! finally wanted to make the conversion complete with already owning a macbook and 2 iphones! will look forward to setting my 7 year old PC on fire to burn down to sell as scrap metal! Cant Wait!!!!!!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:cool::p:apple:
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Why did you wait so long? Did you ever read an official press release on the Apple web site saying that a new Mini was coming or did you just fall for all the millions of lies and rumors posted across the internet?

Enjoy your new Mac I doubt there will be any new releases in the future until the economy turns around. This is not rumor but just plain old common sense, you can do the math with over 2.6 Million jobs lost in 2008 and 2009 shaping up to be even worst there is no demand at the present time.

Clearly the fan boys that frequent this web site do not represent the millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet during these tough times.
 
Hahah i dont know. When my wife asks me that, i just sit and shake my head saying i dont know haha. Guess im your usual type of person who thinks waiting for something better is far more satisfying than just buying the product i need and will love for another 7 years! hahaha

I cant wait, absolutely love Mac OS X!
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cosmonaut23 said:
- buy overpriced, out-of-date Minis, then be infuriated when they finally update them a month too late
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No, don't do that. :D

cosmonaut23 said:
- buy Mac Pros, which are massive overkill for us, and very expensive
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Not necessarily. If you purchase your RAM and HDDs third party, and you already have displays, the cost of Mac Pros is justifiable. They depreciate VERY slowly, and although they may seem like overkill up front, that means they'll stay useful for longer. (Oh, no I just didn't!) ;) :D

cosmonaut23 said:
- buy iMacs, which, aside from the fact they're probably due an update too, are expensive, and an all-in-one design that i'd rather avoid, and will mean getting rid of perfectly decent monitors, and ruining the uniform office aesthetic at the same time.
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iMacs are good enough for me, but I can definitely see why they wouldn't work in your case. As I just mentioned above, no need to throw out all those monitors. Mac Pros all the way! :D

cosmonaut23 said:
- scratch the idea of switching to Macs entirely, and resign ourselves to using peeceeze forever :-(
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Nooooo, noooo noooo noooo noooo noooo!!! :D :D Ignore the Dell trolls who will (or may already have) say things like, "Buh-buh-buh-but you can get a Dell Craptiplex XYZ12345 for free after a $15 mail-in rebate!!!!" :rolleyes: :D
 
Mercer said:
Same here! i've just purchased a Mac Mini 2.0GHZ, 2GB Ram and 160GB HD, tired of waiting for new one to be released! finally wanted to make the conversion complete with already owning a macbook and 2 iphones! will look forward to setting my 7 year old PC on fire to burn down to sell as scrap metal! Cant Wait!!!!!!

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:cool::p:apple:
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Congrats. You did great - especially with the rumors about Apple putting the Atom in the new Mini - C2D is so much better.

Sehnsucht said:
Nooooo, noooo noooo noooo noooo noooo!!! :D :D Ignore the Dell trolls who will (or may already have) say things like, "Buh-buh-buh-but you can get a Dell Craptiplex XYZ12345 for free after a $15 mail-in rebate!!!!" :rolleyes: :D
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You said it, not me.... :D
 
Oh no , not an Atom chip! ..... surely Apple hasn't lost the plot that much ?

aww **** , this is doin my nut in waiting for a new mini .....come on FFS bring 'em on already ! obviously with a current alu macbook motherboard/chip etc ....bring em on PLEASE !!
 
Sehnsucht said:
No, don't do that. :D
Nooooo, noooo noooo noooo noooo noooo!!! :D :D Ignore the Dell trolls who will (or may already have) say things like, "Buh-buh-buh-but you can get a Dell Craptiplex XYZ12345 for free after a $15 mail-in rebate!!!!" :rolleyes: :D
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I could buy 5 Dell Craptiplexs by the time the Mac Pro is updated. To top it off the 5 Craptiplexs would actually run my software. Back on topic, an updated mini would be nice. I have a use for it.
 
Do you think there will be an update for the mini before WWDC in june/july? I really want to get one soon. Any more news? I know that some people are saying that there might be a superbowl commercial for new imacs. Do you think that if that is true, then there will be new Mac mini's as well?
 
simplymuzik3 said:
Do you think there will be an update for the mini before WWDC in june/july? I really want to get one soon.
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Two of the last three iMac updates have had a Mac mini update on the same day. Given the rumors it doesn't look like the updates will be that far apart.

The NVIDIA chipset with associated GPU (9400M) are likely. The CPU will most likely be bumped as there's nothing in Intel's lineup less than 2.0 GHz. From there, though, Apple could use the 2.0/2.27 GHz CPUs with 1067 MHz FSB or the 2.0/2.2 GHz CPUs with 800 MHz FSB (35 W though). RAM would likely be 2 GB, and a HDD bump is also likely. There may also be a design change.

simplymuzik3 said:
Any more news?
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I don't think so.

simplymuzik3 said:
I know that some people are saying that there might be a superbowl commercial for new imacs. Do you think that if that is true, then there will be new Mac mini's as well?
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Possibly, the Mac mini can easily have a silent upgrade alongside the iMacs.
 
simplymuzik3 said:
Do you think there will be an update for the mini before WWDC in june/july? I really want to get one soon. Any more news? I know that some people are saying that there might be a superbowl commercial for new imacs. Do you think that if that is true, then there will be new Mac mini's as well?
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Hopefully Apple will update its consumer desktops, the iMac and the Mini, at the same time.

Now what would be cool would be an iMac for $999 with the same specs as the White MacBook, and a same-spec Mini for $599.
 
gkarris said:
Now what would be cool would be an iMac for $999 with the same specs as the White MacBook,
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That would be a good idea. Reminds me of the $999 Combo Drive GMA 950 iMac in September 2006. I can see that iMac having white MacBook specs (with a 2.0/2.27 GHz mobile CPU to match).
 
Thanks for your replys. I really hope a new mini comes out in February! That would be awesome! I would buy a new gen refurb as soon as they are available!
 
The Mac mini is the greatest server/home entertainment computer I have ever seen. I think they should combine the mini, Apple TV, and Time Capsule all in to one beautiful little Mac. Now that would be cool.
 
iVeBeenDrinkin' said:
The Mac mini is the greatest server/home entertainment computer I have ever seen. I think they should combine the mini, Apple TV, and Time Capsule all in to one beautiful little Mac. Now that would be cool.
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+1



also they should add a little door to the base so we could put in RAM/HD of our choice

chances of it happening =never
 
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