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Apple adds memory, SuperDrive model to Mac mini line
updated 08:55 am EDT, Tue July 26, 2005
Apple updates Mac mini
In addition the revamped iBook line, Apple today announced enhancements to its line. Apple made 512MB of memory standard in every model as well as added a new SuperDrive model to its line of entry-level Macs. The Mac mini product line now includes three models: the base model running at 1.25GHz with a 40GB hard drive and Combo optical drive ($500); a wireless-enabled model with a faster 1.42GHz processor, both Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme networking, and a larger 80GB drive ($600); and a SuperDrive drive model with a 1.42GHz processor and built-in networking ($700).
finally
07/26, 11:45am reply
512MB across the line. Is Apple the last computer maker to make this standard. Now the Mac mini is a capable machine out of the box.
benhur
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Joined: Jan 2001
Finally!!!
07/26, 12:01pm reply
This means that the Powerbook G5 must be coming soon!
Meövv
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Joined: May 2001
They shoulda launched...
07/26, 12:27pm reply
... with 512mb, obviously.
Same crappy video, same 4200rpm c*** internal drive, nothing really to see here, especially to those who've already yanked their 256mb chip and swapped it for a $100 gig...
The new iBooks look pretty cool though. The 14" looks like a great deal, though PC laptops pwnish Macs on screen DPI...
OtisWild
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Joined: Feb 2005
True
07/26, 04:09pm reply
I'd have much rather seen a new GPU. I already upgraded my Mini to 1GB.
It is nice to see Apple recognizing that 256MB is useless on a modern OS, but this isn't the only upgrade the Mini needs.
Oh well, I wasn't planning on a new purchase until the IntelMac.
wrecklass
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Joined: Mar 2005
YAWN
07/26, 05:08pm reply
...huh, is it morning?
Hmm, I think I'll go back to sleep...
iomatic
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Joined: Oct 1999
Memory
07/27, 06:13am reply
Who would use a Mac OS X machine with 256mb or 512mb? I always upgrade all my machines with at least an extra 1gb RAM. If Apple are offering the 512mb model for the same price that the 256mb model sold for, then its nice but you still need more memory.
coldfusion1970
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Weak
07/27, 07:41am reply
Now you can just waste the 512MB chip when you pull it to put a 1GB chip in there.
No new video card? Same hard drives?
Uncool.
Mini really should have been designed to use a desktop drive for both its 7200rpm speed and MUCH higher capacities.
sodamnregistered2
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Joined: Feb 2002