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New Mac Mini Announced! [MERGED]
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You seem to understand that you get Snow Leopard Server, and that's the secret to the cost. You're paying for the software. If you want to buy Snow Leopard Server separately it will cost $499.00, just for the software!
So if you buy the base model Mac Mini for $699, then add Snow Leopard server it'll run you $1,198. For a slower machine!
P.S. Here's a link to an edu store http://store.apple.com/us_edu_5002752
Sexy! I would consider one as I'm the market for a (small) computer for my father... but 779 EUR is a no... as for that price I can get another's brand computer plus a display and I still have 200 EUR left...
This thing should not be more than 500 EUR... I guess i will have to wait for a second hand unit
This thing should not be more than 500 EUR... I guess i will have to wait for a second hand unit
I get something like this for a lower price in USA. Price is not the point, but the price DIFFERENCE!
Stop being douches. The 320M is a great IGP. If you want to compare it to a dGPU then, yes, you're being a douche. If you want this Mac Mini to have Core-i, but not be stuck with Intel HD and/or want Blu-ray then, yes, you're being a douche because those can't fit into this svelte design.
This is probably a dumb question, but - does HDMI on the Mac Mini include audio signals as well, or will I still need to hook up the Mini to some additional speakers? I know my XBox doesn't require any additional hardware, but I never paid too much attention to all this fancy new stuff.
[edit] Never mind...
[edit] Never mind...
Apple.com said:
Hmm... the price point jumping up pretty much tipped it into an area that I cannot logically consider purchasing. Too bad, really, as a nominal upgrade as this one, with the old generations price, would have been an all but guaranteed buy on my end. It's hard to formulate into a proper string of words, but the price paid for attributes delivered rubs me the wrong way as a long time Apple consumer. A token SD slot and ever-so-tardy (and arguably unnecessary) HDMI slot do not, in my mind, constitute such a hike for their base model.
By ways of design, this also looks like Apple may be getting a tighter leash on what it will allow for its warranty in regards to popping the Mac Mini open; before, it was a bit of a grey area and the general consensus was that swapping out the HDD and RAM were acceptable, but now... looks like it'll more than likely be just RAM.
By ways of design, this also looks like Apple may be getting a tighter leash on what it will allow for its warranty in regards to popping the Mac Mini open; before, it was a bit of a grey area and the general consensus was that swapping out the HDD and RAM were acceptable, but now... looks like it'll more than likely be just RAM.
BluRay
AGREED!!!!! However, I'm also upset that a third party vendor hasn't developed simply BluRay Playback for Mac's that do have BluRay Drives in them (Like my Mac Pro.. I upgraded it). I mean we have rippers but can't some one just make a player????
AGREED!!!!! However, I'm also upset that a third party vendor hasn't developed simply BluRay Playback for Mac's that do have BluRay Drives in them (Like my Mac Pro.. I upgraded it). I mean we have rippers but can't some one just make a player????
Looks great and I am glad thay finally put the HDMI on the mini.
However the UK price is absolutely ridiculous.
699USD in US (about 480GBP) and they are putting a price tag of 650GBP in UK
Remember that the US price does not include VAT/Sales Tax, the UK one does.
So the US to UK price with VAT is £564, still crazy-expensive
I just want to make sure that I have this right. The new Mini:
- Finally has the $1 worth of parts involved in a SD card slot, but they put it on the wrong end of the machine.
- Takes what was "The mot affordable Mac Ever" up to an all time high entry point of $700, right in the middle of a worldwide recession.
I just don't know what to say other than wow, what a rip off. Oh wait! it comes in a unibody case! But you know what - I could care less. Using a unibody case on a desktop serves no practical purpose except raising the cost of the unit, and therefore the price. I would rather that apple announced that it is now an all plastic case, but the price is back to $500. Now that would have been a real improvement.
I had really hoped that Apple would have had something for those of us who are not rich this time. Oh well, I guess it's a Dell with Ubuntu for me.
- Finally has the $1 worth of parts involved in a SD card slot, but they put it on the wrong end of the machine.
- Takes what was "The mot affordable Mac Ever" up to an all time high entry point of $700, right in the middle of a worldwide recession.
I just don't know what to say other than wow, what a rip off. Oh wait! it comes in a unibody case! But you know what - I could care less. Using a unibody case on a desktop serves no practical purpose except raising the cost of the unit, and therefore the price. I would rather that apple announced that it is now an all plastic case, but the price is back to $500. Now that would have been a real improvement.
I had really hoped that Apple would have had something for those of us who are not rich this time. Oh well, I guess it's a Dell with Ubuntu for me.
I should also add that my suspicion on the warranty is only going to stand as such until we get a proper breakdown of the machines hardware, screw by screw. Hopefully we'll see it by week's end.
Very nice design - good work Apple!
I wouldn't buy it if I was in the market for a desktop though, as iMac is only £320 more and represents far better value imo.
I wouldn't buy it if I was in the market for a desktop though, as iMac is only £320 more and represents far better value imo.
It would look bad on the front... please don't forget Apple's form over function policy.
No no, I'm saying that £280 extra is a really good deal for the server machine but that the base machine is FAR too expensive for what it is. Did the maths and we're paying around $140 more than the US price after adjusting for VAT. Almost 20% extra over the $821 inc VAT price is ridiculous.
It's because of their iTunes store. They want you to watch only their hd movies, tv shows etc