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Apple Moving Mac Mini Production to United States?
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Posted by: Staff
DigiTimes is reporting that production of the Mac mini might be moving to the United States with Foxconn Electronics handling the "establishment" for Apple. They are also reporting that Mac mini shipments are expected to reach 1.4 million units in 2012, up more than 40% on year, and with the "specification" upgrade in October 2012, shipments are expected to rise another 30% on year to 1.8 million units in 2013.
http://www.123macmini.com/news/story/1954.html |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:14 am Post subject: |
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| That's fine, but I think Apple needs to expand the line as well by having a model or two with dedicated graphics. Especially if they want to see more growth. A little advertising for the Mac mini might help as well. |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:46 am Post subject: |
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| I bet they do the Mac mini and Mac Pro here in the US. Or better yet, combine the two products into one. |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| I just hope they retain their high build quality and reliability. |
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On the surface it sounds great, but Apple products already have a high price point. The possible US jobs are great, but if it adds to a higher cost product it will be a failure in the long run.
I really think Apple could do well to introduce a product between the Mini and the Pro. I love my iMac but the new one without a DVD drive doesn't meet my needs.
Hackintosh may be in my future.
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Y-Guy wrote: |
I really think Apple could do well to introduce a product between the Mini and the Pro. I love my iMac but the new one without a DVD drive doesn't meet my needs.
Hackintosh may be in my future. |
Yeah, the iMac is sort of a disposable computer. I think a beefed up Mac mini or less expensive Mac Pro is the future. Or something like you suggest. I think Hankintosh is just too much work and sort of lacks security without timely updates. |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:00 pm Post subject: Re: Apple Moving Mac Mini Production to United States? |
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| admin wrote: | Apple Moving Mac Mini Production to United States?
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Posted by: Staff
DigiTimes is reporting that production of the Mac mini might be moving to the United States with Foxconn Electronics handling the "establishment" for Apple. They are also reporting that Mac mini shipments are expected to reach 1.4 million units in 2012, up more than 40% on year, and with the "specification" upgrade in October 2012, shipments are expected to rise another 30% on year to 1.8 million units in 2013.
http://www.123macmini.com/news/story/1954.html |
This is good news for the states as hopefully there will be more jobs to be had by this move. Also the quality control will be better than China is producing now.Hopefully the cost will be the same. |
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I don't think they will raise prices or have issues with their build quality. Those issues would just lead to bad press over the venture. If anything, this move is gain more favorable press and sentiment among American buyers. I think it's going to be first class all the way.
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marv777
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2012 10:05 pm Post subject: MM 2012 |
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| curt wrote: | | I don't think they will raise prices or have issues with their build quality. Those issues would just lead to bad press over the venture. If anything, this move is gain more favorable press and sentiment among American buyers. I think it's going to be first class all the way. |
Hopefully you will right. We will see this in time. |
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