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August 7, 2007

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Mac event: Mac mini not completely left out of the party

Posted Aug. 7, ’07, 12:11 PM PT by Thomas Gagnon-van Leeuwen
Category | Hardware

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Rejoice, low-cost Mac lovers! Contrary to those reliable reports from insiders familiar with Apple’s secret plans, the Mac mini is still alive, and it got updated too. No, it didn’t get the Stevenote love the new iMac, iLife, and iWork got, but an updated version popped up on Apple.com right after today’s event.

The new version still comes in two models, $599 and $799, but features Core 2 Duo processors versus the previous Core Duos — now 1.83 and 2.0GHz instead of 1.67 and 1.83GHz (supposedly “up to 39 percent faster than the previous generation”). Apart from that, 1GB of RAM is now standard, and the hard drives got a modest increase, now up to 80GB and 120GB. Amazingly, it seems the new model does not include 802.11n, which is surprising and disappointing. No cosmetic change, no mention on Apple’s homepage, so if you want to look cool, better hang out with the iMac instead.

Overall, the Mac mini still feels like the least of Apple’s priorities, but I think we can rest assured it’s here to stay and continue occupying its important — if discreet — spot in the Mac product line.


2 Comments

jayH said:

thank god they kept it alive... we need something cute to use on a desk while doesn't come up with a cute all in one..

god that new iMac is heinous.

August 7, 2007 12:59 PM
Khurt Williams Author Profile Page said:

Thanks goodness! I was thinking about "upgrading" to a faster macmini (I have a 1.42GHz P4) to use as a media server.

August 7, 2007 3:04 PM

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