Chances are Apple is prepping the next version of the Mac Mini. It’s about time for a refresh and this pic might be the real deal. It’s got FireWire 800, Mini DVI along with a Mini DisplayPort, five USB ports and an aluminum-ish finish; everything we would imagine that would be on the next-gen Mac Mini. Now, if we only knew when it will be released. → Read More
Interesting bit of speculation surrounding the Mac Mini. Tom’s Hardware, one of the oldest, bestest hardware-focused sites out there, says that the upcoming Mac Mini speed bump will feature Nvidia’s new Ion platform. Among other things, that can lead to an even smaller Mac Mini. → Read More
Everyone was expecting a Mini refresh at MacWorld, and although the 17-inch MBP is a sweet setup, the Mini has been one of Apple’s more neglected products and people thought it was time. Well, they were sort of right. The new Minis are going to be coming out a little later this year, and they’ll be sporting the NVIDIA Ion platform, which is a combination of the 9400M video solution with Intel’s dual-core low-power processor, the Atom 330, on a really tiny mobo — 12 square inches. → Read More
Despite the big guy not making the coveted keynote himself, the show trudging-on with Apple making its last appearance. So what does Apple have in store for us today or tomorrow? The safe bet is on an updated dual core, dual monitor-supported Mac Mini. But could it be new unibody notebooks? How ’bout a low cost netbook, eh? Or even,*gasp*, an iPhone Nano. Poll after the jump. → Read More
My goodness. If the Mac Mini doesn’t recieve an update next week at Macworld, there will be some disappointed MacHeads. We’ve heard dual core CPUs, NVIDIA GPU power, SATA optical drive interface, and a new chassis. But wait! There is more! → Read More
Time to throw away your old Mac Minis, friends, because new ones are coming next week. TUAW has on good authority (read “some guy told them”) that the new minis will have SATA optical drives that can be replaced with hard drives and that they will look more like the MacBooks with sexier styling and black and aluminum accents. → Read More
The new line of iMacs due early this coming year are likely to sport some pretty serious upgrades, most notably (we reckon) a quad-core processor and new NVIDIA chipsets. Of course, this more powerful hardware will be producing more heat, and if Apple wants to keep the iMac and Mini lines trim and svelte, they may be putting a bit of work into a new cooling system. → Read More
Macenstein got a hot tip from some mysterious stranger claiming to have found the newest Mac Mini design with the Apple-esque tagline “The world’s smallest desktop computer.” → Read More
We just learned that Steve Jobs is not going to give his annual address at Macworld where he generally announces new Apple product. So…now what? Is Apple still going to announce new products like the heavily rumored Apple netbook or new Mac Mini. How about the rest of the aluminum MacBook Pro lineup including a larger 17-inch model? Also, how about a new iPhone? What are all the Apple faithful going to do? → Read More
This is more like it! Apple events always spur rumors, but the build-up to Macworld ’09 has been uncharacteristically quite – except for the iPhone Nano rumor from yesterday. So here we go with some real Apple rumors. → Read More
Claims of the Mac Mini’s demise might have been premature as a new source indicates that a spec bump is coming soon. Macminicolo, a Las Vagas-based Mac Mini firm, is stating that they are 100% percent sure that Amazon’s best selling desktop computer will be around to fight another day and should receive Apple’s latest standard upgrades of a Mini DisplayPort output, 4GB of maximum RAM and a SATA optical drive interface. (can we assume no Firewire 400 too?) While Macminicolom is 100% sure, this is still filed in the same ‘rumor’ folder that the claim that the Mini was being discontinued until Apple comes out with an official statement. → Read More
Dell has a new, rather odd-looking desktop that might tickle your computer bone. It’s called the Studio Hybrid, and it’s the company’s first foray into the trendy yet utterly useless realm of “green” and ”eco-friendly” computing. The Studio Hybrid partly uses laptop components, such as a smaller power supply (65 watts v. 300 watts) to achieve its earth-saving status. Dell is apparently going after the Mac Mini—that’s still around?—with this thing, touting its inclusion of a Blu-ray disc drive as well as HDMI output. Also a target for Dell, computers like the EeePC, which Dell described as a machine you’d use on vacation, not during your everyday computing. Burn. Depending on how it performs—1.73GHz dual core processor, 2GB and Vista don’t exactly inspire us—it could be worthy of inclusion in, say, your home theater. Given the state of the dollar, $500 looks to be a OK deal. → Read More
Image snagged from here. Some time ago the AI claimed that Apple’s Mac Mini was going down the pooper and that it would soon be pulled from the lineup. Well, as anyone can tell that never happened. In fact, Apple is finally going to give the little white box a major overhaul instead of the measly changes it’s incurred over the last year or so. The overhaul entails a move to the 45-nanometer Core 2 Duo mobile chips with speeds starting at 2.1GHz with 3MB of shared L2 cache, 800MHz front-side bus and the MacBook’s current integrated graphics card, the Intel GMA X3100. No word on when this will hit the masses, though. The iMac is also looking to jump from Merom to Penryn chips in the near future. Eating our words: Apple’s Mac mini to rock on [AI] → Read More
[photopress:7579_large_mechrobot.jpg,full,center] Right now, plugged into my Mac I have an iPod Touch, an SD card reader, and a currently charging Palm Centro. Did you know that you can also control a laser-guided robot with your Mac? It’s true! Scienticians from Georgia Tech and Emory University have developed just such a robot, called the EL-E, which is capable of tracking objects targeted by a laser and picking them up, all powered by a Mac Mini. Later, they’re planning on upgrading to a Mac Pro, after which the computer/robot hybrid will scour the globe for Sarah Connor. Scientists Unveil Mac mini-powered Robot [Daily Tech] → Read More
Now that’s a good looking Streampunk mod right there. Dave Veloz made a Mac Mini into a Victorian-style computer system (just like the computers they had back then) as a gift for his wife on their wedding day. It includes such intricate details as a brass-looking flat panel monitor mounted to a granite base. Unbelievable and very cool. Photos from steampunkworkshop.com Steampunk Remake: Dave Veloz’s Keyboard and Monitor [steampunkworkshop.com] via Gizmodo → Read More
Waaaaay back in 2002, a little project known as Xbox Media Center (XBMC) was developed by a group of open source coders. XBMC ran unsigned on the original Xbox via either a hardware modchip or as a software exploit and replaced the traditional Xbox Dashboard with a media-focused interface. There’s been a Linux version in development since early last year and there’s now a version being developed for OS X. The Mac project is being led by Elan Feingold, who’s just recently been interviewed by 9 to 5 Mac. It’s an interesting read and this version of XBMC looks to be a pretty promising use of an Intel-based Mac Mini, if you’re so inclined. Interview: XBox Media Center hits the Macintosh scene [9 to 5 Mac] → Read More
Kudos to CNET UK for referring to the Asus Nova P20 as a “Mac Mini mangler” instead of a “Mac Mini killer” but honestly, I don’t know why people are so hell bent on one type of device choking the last, sweet breaths out of another device. There’s plenty of room here for gadgets from all walks of life. I guess mangling’s better than killing, though. The specs include a 1.8GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, 120GB hard drive, a DVD writer, built-in speaker, four USB ports, DVI, and a price tag of £450 ($888). It can be positioned horizontally or vertically and comes in white or black. Available later this year. We’ll no doubt post more details and photos as they surface. Asus Nova P20: Mac Mini mangler [CNET UK] → Read More
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