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dogslobber

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OS X is still in my opinion the best operating system but is not what makes the money.

If you want a power system that is not an AOI you probably have to move on.

It is sad how Macs are shoved to the periphery as they're not the profit centre of all the iOS devices. FWIW, the Intel NUC looks like an interesting replacement for a Mac Mini. Its hardware config is very similar to the Mac and very compatible.
 

Crosscreek

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It is sad how Macs are shoved to the periphery as they're not the profit centre of all the iOS devices. FWIW, the Intel NUC looks like an interesting replacement for a Mac Mini. Its hardware config is very similar to the Mac and very compatible.

Looks like quad core I5 Kaby Lake GT4E IG coming to NUC for CES so it will be interesting to see if and how the reviews are on it. It has a 35W TDP but Apple will probably not put it in the Mini even though they could.

Probably be available in the fall of 2016.
 
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