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Apple updates Mac mini with unibody case, better graphics

Discussion in 'TechSpot News and Comments' started by Jos, Jun 15, 2010.

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  1. Jos TechSpot Staff

    Just as it started taking pre-orders for the new iPhone 4, Apple has quietly rolled out a redesigned Mac mini featuring up to twice the graphics performance of the previous model, a new HDMI port and an SD card slot. Taking a cue from the MacBook Pro line, the new Mac mini rocks a unibody aluminum enclosure that is only 1.4-inches tall and 7.7 inches square, with a removable panel on the bottom to access the computer's RAM for upgrading.

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    Jos, Jun 15, 2010
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  2. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    I'm pretty sure that everybody was tired of either using a crowbar, or banging their mini on a sharp rock to open up the case. Thanks Apple, just in the nick of time.
    captaincranky, Jun 15, 2010
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  3. KG363 TechSpot Enthusiast

    Still ridiculously overpriced
    KG363, Jun 15, 2010
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  4. jink Newcomer, in training

    Nice work apple. A little pricey but lots of power and useful features in a very handsome petite body. Would be an awesome Home Media Server but even better with a Blue-Ray option.
    jink, Jun 15, 2010
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  5. tengeta Newcomer, in training

    Wow, that price went up way too much for my interest.
    tengeta, Jun 15, 2010
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  6. Wendig0 TechSpot Paladin

    For that price I would expect a core i3 or core i5. I really like the looks of it, but they could really do alot better on the guts imo.
    Wendig0, Jun 15, 2010
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  7. kakarot27 Newcomer, in training

    ive recently been thinking of getting a mac because i dont have one and i would like the experience.....but WAY too pricey....
    kakarot27, Jun 15, 2010
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  8. Darkshadoe TechSpot Guru

    ...but its shiney. That alone warrants Apple's 200-300% mark up on the system.
    Darkshadoe, Jun 15, 2010
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  9. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Its a very nice looking little machine. Wish the old ones looked like that, I'm using one right now as a media center computer with Plex for the software.
    SNGX1275, Jun 15, 2010
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  10. Tekkaraiden TechSpot Enthusiast

    You know they are still made by Apple......
    Tekkaraiden, Jun 15, 2010
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  11. ET3D TechSpot Paladin

    Finally a Mini with decent enough hardware that I'd consider buying it, but they had to go and up the price.... Oh, yes, and Blu-ray would really be nice. So, still not something I'd buy.
    ET3D, Jun 16, 2010
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  12. yukka TechSpot Paladin

    Looks better but the price again..
    yukka, Jun 16, 2010
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  13. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    The price is high, but if you are considering a Mac but don't want to pay the price for the laptops, and don't want a built in screen this is your only option other than a Mac Pro. And really, very few people would be able to justify the expense of a Mac Pro. The Mini is pretty powerful now as is. I think the price is too high for only using it as a media center, but for a desktop it isn't.
    SNGX1275, Jun 16, 2010
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  14. LNCPapa TS Special Forces

    The fact that you can't even get the older, cheaper mac mini is very upsetting to me. They've completely lost my interest at this price point and I was very close to buying one simply for a plex machine.
    LNCPapa, Jun 16, 2010
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  15. Wendig0 TechSpot Paladin

    Well you can, but you have to look on Apple's refurbished page.
    Wendig0, Jun 16, 2010
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  16. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    My son just bought another Mac Mini, (the old, new Intel version) for his wife. The little turd whines like the dickens, don't know if it's the HDD or the PSU. I might add I don't care either.
    captaincranky, Jun 16, 2010
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  17. Guest

    The server version is interesting. I can see it having appeal in small business/home office setups.

    I just compared it to the Dell PowerEdge T110 server and the Mac Mini is about 25% cheaper for a similar specced box. MS Windows Server 2008 is a big part of the price difference. With no OS, the Dell box is similar in price to the Mini.
    Guest, Jun 19, 2010
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  18. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Mine is silent, you shouldn't be able to hear it unless you are in a very quiet room and only a foot or 2 away. He should call AppleCare or take it to an Apple store.
    SNGX1275, Jun 21, 2010
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