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Mac Mini Updated (All Core Duo)

mterlouw said:
Is it just me, or does the $599 mini *not* let you configure it with a DVD burner?
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Apple want you to "upgrade" to the more expensive model. The superdrive was a BTO option of £30. That Superdrive probably costs Apple £5, and they're still using a Combo Drive, which must cost them 99p

Im going to give this Mac Mini a miss.
 
climhazzard85 said:
I just bought a Core Duo on the 21st, needless to say I'm pissed. Anyone know apple's price match policy?
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Dont bother, its not worth the hassle, you'll notice a 0.5 second difference in some speed test thats all. If youd bought a Core Solo, it might be worth it.
 
Multimedia said:
You are mistaken. MBP was introduced January 10. It will go all new design and Core 2 Duo next Tuesday for sure.
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I'm betting that it will be more of an iPod, Moviestore, MacBook event.
 
SAVE Refurb Page Has 80GB Superdrive $649

BenRoethig said:
Look, they discontinued the $50 BTO superdrive option on the lower end model. Are they purposely trying to drive me to Velocity Micro?
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The SAVE refurb page has what you want for $649. If you really want that model, pull the trigger.
 
The 1.6 - 1.8 chip upgrade on the high end Mini looks more like something we would have seen during the PPC days. :mad:
 
I've been waiting for this update for a few weeks now, need to get a new computer for the office. But now I'm really torn between the mini and the low end iMac.

Frankly I'm thinkin the iMac. :confused:
 
As a current G4 mini owner, I like that they decided to get rid of the Core Solo. It didn't seem much of a bump from the G4 1.42 model.

As for prices, the high end mini with upgraded options seems very pricey. It's almost cheaper to go with the iMac.

I wouldn't mind getting a new mini, but don't really have the need for one now. Maybe if I give mine to my daughter eventually, that may be an option down the road.

But as with others, it would have been nice to see a price drop.
 
Terrified to see that my MBP's 1.83 Ghz Core Duo is now in Apple's lowest line of computers... It does what I need it to, but it must be worth half the value it was 6 months ago ($1,999.99). Even more terrified that my ex got a black MB that has a better processor then mine. And she only uses it for papers and chatting! :eek:
 
corywoolf said:
Terrified to see that my MBP's 1.83 Ghz Core Duo is now in Apple's lowest line of computers... It does what I need it to, but it must be worth half the value it was 6 months ago ($1,999.99). Even more terrified that my ex got a black MB that has a better processor then mine. And she only uses it for papers and chatting! :eek:
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Lowest line? The mini and macbook still both have slower processors than the MBP's.
 
rmhop81 said:
...Works great on my hdtv bc i have vga input on it. so i store all my music and play dvds through it to the tv.....
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I sure hope you mistook the VGA input for the DVI input, otherwise you're crippling that gorgeous TV. Or you can get a DVI to HDMI cable to connect the Mini.

Sounds like a cool setup, the kind of thing I want to do too. ;)
 
corywoolf said:
Terrified to see that my MBP's 1.83 Ghz Core Duo is now in Apple's lowest line of computers... It does what I need it to, but it must be worth half the value it was 6 months ago ($1,999.99). Even more terrified that my ex got a black MB that has a better processor then mine. And she only uses it for papers and chatting! :eek:
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Welcome to the world of Intel Macs. Tech is going to be moving much faster now... at least you have a real GPU.
 
BenRoethig said:
Look, they discontinued the $50 BTO superdrive option on the lower end model. Are they purposely trying to drive me to Velocity Micro?
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It's the one thing I don't like about buying Apple - they deliberately restrict options on their lower cost hardware to push you to choose a more expensive model. Other OEMs seem happy to allow you to choose your model, then add on whatever you choose, with Apple you only really have options if you choose the most expensive model (Mac Pro) to begin with.

That's why we're never likely to see a cheap mini-tower Mac again, with upgradable CPU & GPU.*

I should add though, I'm glad there is an option in the mini line not to have a DVD writer, if it saves a few euros. I've had 3 Macs with them and have burnt a total of 2 DVDs, a complete waste of money.

(* yes, that was said deliberately in the hope of having egg on my face in a week's time. ;) )
 
.mac

i know this is off topic but are they ever gonna do anything about the outrageous cost of .Mac subscription?
 
syklee26 said:
i know this is off topic but are they ever gonna do anything about the outrageous cost of .Mac subscription?
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How is it expensive? 99$ a year is $8.25 a month...thats not bad!
 
whooleytoo said:
I should add though, I'm glad there is an option in the mini line not to have a DVD writer, if it saves a few euros. I've had 3 Macs with them and have burnt a total of 2 DVDs, a complete waste of money.
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Oh well, I've burnt so many DVDs on my PC (have I?) that my writer seems to be at the end of its life. Ouch :(

On a side note... at least with standard sized drives there is barely any price difference between combo and dvd writer... I guess Apple is really having a nice profit on the superdrives...
 
milo said:
Lowest line? The mini and macbook still both have slower processors than the MBP's.
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Apple's cheapest computer= Mac Mini. Also, I was comparing that to my less then 6 month old 1.83 Ghz MBP.
 
I really think the next option is to even take out the Combo drives on all low end Macs and just add a SuperDrive to every model.

Even if you don't burn that many DVDs, it makes more sense to include it instead of having something that's pretty much outdated that's semi-difficult to replace for most users (the mini is the easiest out of all non-Pro and laptop models to replace the optical drive).

I don't like the idea that Apple has dropped options on lower end models, esp the SuperDrive option on the low end mini. There's not that many advantages that make the extra $200 all that inviting.
 
razzmatazz said:
How is it expensive? 99$ a year is $8.25 a month...thats not bad!
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Luckily I get .Mac for free, but $99 is very expensive when compared to using flcker, gmail, youtube, etc.
 
The price is slowing going up and up.

PC user who are considering switching is thinking they can buy a whole system for this price.

Apple should offer a $499 Mini for those who are short on money and for those who want to try a Mac for the first time.
 
relimw said:
It may have been introduced then, but that wasn't the last time it was refreshed . See here which is actually on May 16th.
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Well if you consider a minor speed bump as a refresh. In that case MBP was refreshed within 4 months of it`s launch and now it`s been 4 months since that refresh too. So MBP still is due for a refresh even if we go by your theory of refresh timings.

I know the sept 12 event might only concentrate on Movie store and maybe a new iPod. But in case MBP is not redesigned I guess they`ll do a silent upgrade within a couple of weeks.
 
mdntcallr said:
cmon apple. get a clue.

these little mini's are nice but not great. there is a real void in your product lineup.

we need something with like a intel conroe chip, larger case, the ability to put in a better graphics card, and the basics like more ram, bigger hard drive and stuff.

give us a bigger mid sized tower type computer.

we all don't want to buy something with a screen. nor do we want some tiny puny non-upgradeable thing like the mac mini.

give us better options.
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A-freakin-men.
 
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