Apple outs new Mac minis

Just like the rumor stated, Apple refreshed the Mac mini lineup today. The smallest Macs now sport faster 2.26GHz or 2.53 GHz Core 2 Duo CPUs, 2 or 4 GB of RAM, and either 160 or 320 HDD. There is also a $999 1TB option but you must forgo the optical drive. Apple must be paying attention too because OS X server is now an official option. Prices are still the same as the previous options with the base model starting out at $599.

Here’s the rundown.

The $599 Mac Mini

• 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo
• 2GB of RAM
• 160GB HDD
• GeForce 9400M
• 8X SuperDrive

The $799 Mac Mini

• 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo
• 4GB of RAM
• 320 GB HDD
• GeForce 9400M
• 8X SuperDrive

The $999 Mac Mini

• 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo
• 4GB of RAM
• 2x 500GB  HDD
• GeForce 9400M
• Snow Leopard Server