Do you think they would add an HDMI connection similar to the Apple TV or perhaps combine the two.
Maybe wishful thinking...
Maybe wishful thinking...
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New Mac Mini at Macworld San Francisco 2009?
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I'd like to see Apple release a 'headless iMac'. Basically, bridge the gap for those who don't want an all-in-one, those who don't want the power of a MacPro and don't want the limitations of the current mini. It could be a mini on steroids with the ability to customize a little more than is currently available, or the mini can stay as is with a 'mini-tower' to add to the line.
I know Apple doesn't like to muddy the waters with too many hardware options, but I do think the market has the space, and need, for a better non-iMac consumer option other than just the mini. I love the iMac but think Apple needs to liven things up a bit.
[edit] luv the idea of DVR capability as mentioned above [/edit]
I know Apple doesn't like to muddy the waters with too many hardware options, but I do think the market has the space, and need, for a better non-iMac consumer option other than just the mini. I love the iMac but think Apple needs to liven things up a bit.
[edit] luv the idea of DVR capability as mentioned above [/edit]
How about this combination:
---$599---
-2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-2GB memory
-120GB Hard Drive or 32GB SSD(extra)
-SuperDrive
---$799---
-2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-2GB memory
-160GB Hard Drive or 32GB SSD(extra)
-SuperDrive
Does this sound reasonable?
---$599---
-2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-2GB memory
-120GB Hard Drive or 32GB SSD(extra)
-SuperDrive
---$799---
-2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
-2GB memory
-160GB Hard Drive or 32GB SSD(extra)
-SuperDrive
Does this sound reasonable?
Any Mac Mini is still going to be crazy expensive compared to a PC desktop. I'd like to see the specs, but I'll prepare to be disappointed.
EDIT:
If those aren't high prices, I don't know what high prices are. Try cutting your prices in half. Then they'll be a bit more reasonable.
EDIT:
If those aren't high prices, I don't know what high prices are. Try cutting your prices in half. Then they'll be a bit more reasonable.
The Mac Mini is in a difficult position.
If it upgrades its internals anymore it will encroach on iMac sales..
Plus of course they dont want people using IT as a HTPC, when they should be buying an Apple tv.
I think it will:
Same 1.83 and 2ghz processors
Same 1gb ram
Slightly upgraded hard drives (base imacs is 250gb so...)
Nvidia integrated graphics
100% aluminum enclosure
Displayport
If it upgrades its internals anymore it will encroach on iMac sales..
Plus of course they dont want people using IT as a HTPC, when they should be buying an Apple tv.
I think it will:
Same 1.83 and 2ghz processors
Same 1gb ram
Slightly upgraded hard drives (base imacs is 250gb so...)
Nvidia integrated graphics
100% aluminum enclosure
Displayport
No on SSDs in new Mac minis
I highly doubt SSDs will come to the Mac mini (or any Mac desktop) for the next few years. One of the main selling points for SSDs is no moving parts... Which helps tremendously for notebooks but is not as huge a factor with desktops. SSDs will take over, but much faster on the mobile side than with the desktop side.
I highly doubt SSDs will come to the Mac mini (or any Mac desktop) for the next few years. One of the main selling points for SSDs is no moving parts... Which helps tremendously for notebooks but is not as huge a factor with desktops. SSDs will take over, but much faster on the mobile side than with the desktop side.
NO, lol, not reasonable at all.
Heck for that price, you're betting off forking the extra $100 or so and getting the last gen MacBook.
The new Apple mini will be a small mini-tower. Some user-upgradability - but still very restricted compared to the maxi-tower.
One could even hope that it will come in a "smaller" and "larger" model. Same motherboard, but the "larger" model would have space to add a second optical/hard drive and larger PCIe x16 graphics card.
Base model should have GMA or Nvidia motherboard graphics - but with on open PCIe x16 half height slot for a real graphics upgrade.
From Wired:
Hmm, I thought that Steve Jobs mentioned at the last presentation that Apple "doesn't know how to build a $500 computer" - did they figure it out?
$599 for the base 1/120 model (more along the lines of the basic White MacBook)
Hmm, I thought that Steve Jobs mentioned at the last presentation that Apple "doesn't know how to build a $500 computer" - did they figure it out?
$599 for the base 1/120 model (more along the lines of the basic White MacBook)
In bold
The Mac Mini is in a difficult position.
If it upgrades its internals anymore it will encroach on iMac sales..
Plus of course they dont want people using IT as a HTPC, when they should be buying an Apple tv.
I think it will:
Same 1.83 and 2ghz processors No 1.83, I see the baseline coming at 2, maybe they'll offer one flavour at 2.1 or 2.2 GHz?
Same 1gb ram 1GB sounds reasonable, 2GB for the upper-end.
Slightly upgraded hard drives (base imacs is 250gb so...) I think 160GB for hte baseline and 200GB for the upper level is doable
Nvidia integrated graphics - ATI could and has a better chance.
100% aluminum enclosure - That could be a possibility, and with the MacBook's going aluminum, I don't see why Apple would discontinue its trend.
Displayport No doubt at all, they'll make you buy that DisplayPort-to-VGA adaptor that costs $60 or so too.
I'd put the baseline at $499, the upper level at $699, Apple-price wise that may be too generous.
Yea, I forgot - $499 is feasible then if you are talking 1Gig RAM, an x3100, and only a 120 Gig HD like the White MacBook, but then have to plop down another $50 or so for a Displayport to VGA (or HDMI, or DVI) adapter, and of course, no remote (another $20).
I think that $499 is the lowest that Apple could go with this. If you buy the Leopard disk, it costs $129. If you subtract that from $499, you end up with something close to the price of an iPod Classic. Which one would you want: a Mac mini or an iPod Classic? Most people would choose the Mac mini if they were the same price, and Apple knows that. I think it would have to be a base price of $599, or Apple would sell way to many compared to other products.
Im glad it will adopt the new manufacturing aspects of the macbook pros. Because that is what apple needs to do- beef up the way a small extremely cheap computer is made for when it sits on a desk for all its life. I mean- much better idea than copy and paste, consolidated email inbox and flash on the iphone- much better.
I think that Apple will get rid of the old polycarbonate MacBook and the 17-in MacBook Pro at Macworld. The MacBook should be replaced with a cheaper netbook (probably not aluminum, around $799). The MacBook Pro should be replaced with a new 17-in (similar to the 15-in but with a 2.6GHz processor).
I expect a daring new design for the Mini along with a major ad campaign. Hell, throw in some colors too. Perfect for this economy. Something that will melt hearts. I don't think the small internal upgrades will keep the Mini alive if all they do is throw some black glass on the top.
DisplayPort is a given. No FW.
DisplayPort is a given. No FW.
I dunno, I've had my iMac since they came out with new Minis in August 2007. They've since updated the iMac twice. It's time for Apple to put it on the line. Kill the Mini or come up with a killer new way for it to work out. If it turns out to just look like the 
TV, then it will be a waste. It needs something bigger like a 300 dollar price tag or a new display (17" anybody?) to come with it.
TV, then it will be a waste. It needs something bigger like a 300 dollar price tag or a new display (17" anybody?) to come with it.