Mac mini updates soon?

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[Tenex]

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I just cannot imagine what they would update in the Mini, since there isn't anything that has gotten to the point where it is critical for an update...

I mean, in all fairness, the only thing new today is the Core2 Duo and that isn't a necessity and the onboard graphic card, might be the only thing updated, though not with a stand alone graphic card.

So... Again, all I see is, more HD space starting from 80, new top model with Core 2 Duo, and an updated graphic card. But all of this is still not that big a deal... So, it might get bumped to 1.83Ghz from 1.66 but still the specs would be rather uninteresting.

Perhaps it will be fantastic and perhaps it will be a simply update... But I don't need the update... (meaning I don't want to sell this Core Duo Mini, in favor of a new one)

So, this might be to pull the rest and the last of the PowerMac MacMini users...

Unless, they will play with colors and introduce a cooler version in Black...

But I don't know... We'll just have to wait and see
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[Casey]

What are the realistic options for a video card if Apple switches from the Intel GMA950 graphics? I've also read that Apple caps the GMA950 at 64MB when in fact it can throttle up to 224MB. Wouldn't uncapping the that limit be another option fo them? I'm not sure why they would limit that in the first place though.

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[picaman]

Supplies of minis are definitely tightening--I think Apple may have EOLed (end-of-life) the current mini or may do so shortly.

If it were a mere speed bump upgrade, I don't think Apple would be drawing down current stock like they are. Remember the "secret upgrade" to 1.5gHz last year? During that whole time, the mini's ship date never budged--they just slipped the speed bumped models quietly into the shipping system.

I still think that you'll see Merom chips in minis. I'm stubborn that way.



Jamie

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I still think Apple should release another box between the Mini and the Mac Pro. Give it a "Conroe" Core 2 Duo with a decent amount of options available (like an actual decent hard drive, a 3.5" HD). As you can see the Mac Pro is in a league of its own by having "Woodcrest" Xeon chips, up-to 16GB of RAM and up-to 2TB of storage. So having a "Conroe" Core 2 Duo won't be too much of a threat against a Mac Pro. Especially if you limit it to only 4GB in RAM and 750GB-1TB of storage. You can also differentiate the Mac Pro from a Mac, by including a next-gen optical drive later on (HD DVD/Blu-Ray). At least as an option.

True it can cut into iMac sales. But the advantage of the iMac will always be its value. By including the display and accessories into it, it will be cheaper than a standalone Mac with the exact same options. Think of a 20-inch iMac Core 2 Duo still being $1699. But the new Mac being $1099 (with a real decent aluminum enclosure) plus a 20-inch ACD equaling $1798. A difference of $99, but since you are not including an iSight or speakers, which is almost another $200-250 right there. Plus there is still the option of the 17" iMac. And there are people out there who don't want a computer to take up all of their available space.

I think there are enough people out there looking for a Mac that is decently powerful, which cuts out the Mac mini. And there are those who just can't afford a Mac Pro. Lets face it, the Mac mini is powerful little thing, but it is still quite limited by having a notebook hard drive, optical drive and by just being small. I think those same people who want a more powerful Mac. See the integrated display as an issue. Since you will be tied to that display forever. (yes you can hook up to an outboard display, but you still have to use the iMacs built in one). This will give the Mac more options, as you can drive a 23" or a 30" ACD, or even use your already acquired accessories. Also by having two hard drive bays and other options, it will have added benefit over the iMac. This Mac can help sales of ACDs.


Of course this is all of my opinion. But I had to express it somewhere
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[sross]

What I really want is a way to run 2 or even 3 displays with my mini, i would settle for 2 but 3 would be a bonus. I currently work from home using my mini + 20inch cinema display and at first this was ok but now i am craving multiple displays (digital) and my mini can't deliver

[tommymeggs]

The new macmini due out soon? Is it a 1.66 or is this the older one. I am new to macs and am looking forward to buying a mini. CompUSA has the manmini but its a 1.66 mz.
thanks
tom

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