Don't worry, I do a lot actually. To the point when 6-cores are simply not enough to drive them. Once you reach that point you can have 128GB or more and it wouldn't change that fact that you can't run x VMs simultaneously without having enough horse power.
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The new Mac mini is almost certainly coming
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Somewhat better than the $899-999 for the 8GB/256SSD that I expected.
Rumors said it was going to be more expensive due to CPU and storage. It isn’t really more expensive, they just upped the specs of the base model, getting rid of 4GB, HDD, Fusion, 1.6GHz dual-cores, 15W CPU performance—you know, everything that made $499-799 possible.
It’s exactly what I’ve been saying for months that so infuriated some in this thread: if you want a higher spec base, that’s fine, but it’ll start at a correspondingly higher base price.
Edit: Turns out it is the $999 8/256 I was expecting. At least there’s a cheaper base model for those who can get by with 128GB.
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Until they are no longer supported with new OS releases, which will probably be within a couple years.
For what you are getting, I think the price points aren't bad though the lowest end price point is $300 higher.
It sounds like the RAM is user upgradeable, which for me is a HUGE plus. You can start with 16 GB, for example, and go up to 32 or 64 later when needed and without paying the massive Apple Tax for it.
To avoid any confusion I assume i3 quad core is Coffee Lake similar to 8100 range
So literally any option beyond the base $799 config puts you at $1000. $200 for a 256GB SSD or $200 for 16gb ram..... And only 2 processor choices... The i3 4 core or the i7 6 core.
Don’t worry, I’m not worried lol. I just have no idea how you can’t understand 64GB is something those who run VMs would like.
It’s nice that you don’t need 64GB though. I’m sure data centers will appreciate it.
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I can't live in a society where the Mac Mini is no longer "coming".
Thanks for the check. Didn't pay attention to the base 6 core.
I can't believe you actually came back to post this.
Will have to wait for concrete data on the CPUs. Hope everymac.com gets the information soon.
MacStadium isn’t the only data center that uses Mac mini lol. Apparently you’re unaware. That’s okThe mac mini that runs data centers around the globe.
Mike
Mac cloud computing is a thing.
these are the CPUs used in the new Mac mini (according to my research):
Intel® Core™ i3-8100 Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-8500 Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-8700 Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-8100 Processor
Intel® Core™ i5-8500 Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-8700 Processor
Can't fault the specs bump. Delivered there.
All down to pricing now for me, and that is not looking so good, especially for those SSDs. That could be the deal breaker.
The quad i3, with a 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM, is $1569 AUD. I can get an 8th generation quad i7 NUC with the same size RAM and SSD, for $820. Hmm.
All down to pricing now for me, and that is not looking so good, especially for those SSDs
. That could be the deal breaker. The quad i3, with a 256GB SSD, and 8GB RAM, is $1569 AUD. I can get an 8th generation quad i7 NUC with the same size RAM and SSD, for $820. Hmm.
I will be hanging onto mine for while.
And if it had a 4TB option it would be $6,199!! Funny how that works!
fully loaded Mac mini costs USD 4199.-
SSD and RAM pricing is exactly in line with MBP and iMac pricing. Was that unexpected?Can't fault the specs bump. Delivered there.
All down to pricing now for me, and that is not looking so good, especially for those SSDs
Are there really data centers around the world, built in 2016 or later, that run on 2014 Macs?