05/09, 3:54pm
New model supplements dual PCI-E slot model
Sonnet today introduced a significant upgrade of its popular xMac mini Server, a Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express expansion system and 1U rackmount enclosure for a Thunderbolt-equipped Mac mini with a Thunderbolt port. The updated xMac mini Server now supports a double-width PCIe card's daughter card and includes BNC connector mounting holes on the enclosure's rear panel. In addition, the length of the xMac mini Server is now just 15.8 inches, optimizing it for a wider range of popular mobile racks, carts, and rack bags.
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05/07, 3:24pm
Mac mini and Mac Pro at low prices
This week, Apple's online store has lowered prices on a range of Mac mini and Mac Pro models. The refurb'd Mac mini with OS X Server, a 2.0GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives has been reduced by $240, bringing the cost down to $759. For $1,099 is the refurbished Mac mini with OS X Server, a 2.0GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of solid state storage.
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04/30, 3:11pm
Mac mini and iPods
Find bargain prices on refurbished Mac mini models today at Apple's online store. The refurbished Mac mini with OS X Server, an Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives has been reduced by $240 to $759. For $889 is the refurbished Mac mini with OS X Server, a 2.0GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and dual 750GB hard drives.
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04/16, 1:03pm
Five refurbished Macs $999 or less
At Apple's online store today, save on refurbished Mac mini and MacBook Air models priced at $999 or less. The refurbished Mac mini with OS X Server, a 2.0GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives is now $759 after a $240 discount. A price cut of $150 is available on the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage, now $849.
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04/16, 1:01pm
15.4-inch MBP now $2,099
Today's deal of the day from MacMall.com is on the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro which has been reduced by $449 -- lowering the cost from $2,549 down to $2,099. This MBP features a 2.7GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive along with Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a FaceTime Camera and OS X Mountain Lion pre-installed. A one-year warranty on parts and labor is included from Apple.
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04/02, 4:07pm
Refurbished Mac minis and MBAs on sale
At Apple's Online Store today, save on Mac mini and MacBook Air models. The refurbished Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive has been reduced by $90 to $509. For $929 is the Mac mini with OS X Server, a 2.3GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and dual 1TB hard drives.
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03/21, 6:39pm
New chassis design allows for two half-length, full height PCIe cards
Sonnet today introduced the xMac mini Server 2H, a second model of the company's xMac mini Server Thunderbolt to PCIe expansion system and 1U rackmount enclosure for a Mac mini with a Thunderbolt port. The new xMac mini Server 2H enables the use of two half-length, full-height PCIe cards -- allowing users to select from and install the majority of Thunderbolt-compatible cards into either slot. Additionally, the new model features design improvements such as shortening the chassis' length to 16 inches, which allows it to be deployed in a wider range of popular mobile racks, carts, and rack-bags.
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03/12, 2:32pm
New Mac malware bypasses Gatekeeper
Today in the MacNN forums, Moderator "Thorzdad" sounded the alarms about a recent malware outbreak that is able to bypass the OS X Gatekeeper protection, click here to read more and join in. Junior Member "MacBook" took to the forums yesterday to find some help with their brand new Mac mini that they fear might have a faulty logic board.
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03/12, 2:31pm
Mac minis at discounted prices
At Apple's online store this week, there is an abundance of refurbished Mac mini configurations starting as low as $469 for the Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. For $509 is a refurbished Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.
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03/01, 2:00pm
Save up to $920 on new and refurbished Macs
At Apple's online store, save $230 on the refurbished 21.5-inch iMac with a 2.9GHz Intel quad-core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive, now only $1,269. A 20 percent price break is available on the refurbished 27-inch iMac, with a 2.7GHz Intel quad-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive, which lowers the cost by $340 to $1,359. The refurbished 15.4-inch Retina MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of flash storage has been reduced by $320 to $1,779.
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02/19, 2:05pm
Low prices on Mac minis, solid state storage and more
This week, JR.com has dropped the price on a brand new Mac mini with OS X Server by five percent. It retails for $999, but is now $949.88, for a savings of $49.12. Free shipping is available, and sales tax applies for New York residents. This Mac mini features a 2.3GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and 2TB of storage space along with an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 video card. A one-year warranty on parts and labor is included from Apple.
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01/18, 1:38pm
Save up to 31 percent off Mac minis
This week at Apple's online store, save up to 31 percent on refurbished Mac minis. A $240 discount is available on the refurbished Mac mini with Lion Server, a 2GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives, now $759. A 31 percent discount is offered on a refurb Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now just $549.
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01/04, 1:16pm
$300 off 21.5-inch iMac
At Apple's online store today, save on refurbished iMacs, Mac minis, and MacBook Pros. The refurbished 21.5-inch iMac, originally released in May 2011, features a 2.7GHz Intel quad-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive for $1,189 after a $310 price cut. The refurbished Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server, a 2.0GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives has been reduced to $759.
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12/31, 9:17am
2011 Minis start at $469
Apple has dropped the cost of refurbished Mac minis at its online store by another $50. A 2011 Mini now starts at $469; that includes a 2.3GHz dual-core Core i5 processor and 2GB of RAM. Upgrading to a 2.5GHz chip and 4GB of RAM costs $549, while a 2GHz quad-core Core i7 system loaded with Lion Server is $759.
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12/27, 1:30am
Foxconn to handle stateside production, AU Optronics to do IGZO
A pair of unconfirmed reports from the sometimes-accurate Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes claims that Apple is exploring the idea of moving Mac mini production to a Foxconn Electronics facility in the US, and that Apple is evaluating switching its iOS devices to IGZO display panels in a rollout of revisions across 2013. Sharp, the company behind the IGZO technology, has allegedly licensed Innolux Corporation and may possibly add AU Optroics to help produce displays.
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12/10, 4:23pm
Targets 2012 Minis
Apple has posted a small update for the Mac mini, EFI Firmware Update 1.7. The code is just a 4.53MB download, but fixes a problem with Minis which caused flickering when hooked up to a monitor through HDMI. Only owners of 2012 Minis need to download the patch. The support document for the update warns that users should leave a Mini completely untouched during the upgrade process.
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11/30, 1:48pm
Mid-range iMac as fast as high-end Mini
Primate Labs, developer of Geekbench, has posted a summary of benchmarks the company is seeing for the 2012 iMac. Although updated 27-inch systems aren't out yet, the high-end 21.5-inch model is said to be scoring 25 percent better than its 2011 equivalent, and even 10 percent faster than last year's high-end 27-inch.
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11/28, 4:50pm
Apple expected to provide new drivers
A fix is in development for flickering on Mac minis connected to a monitor via an HDMI port, according to a post on Intel's forums. "We are aware of the flickering issue, and there will be a fix provided in the future," Intel writes. "The overall flicker issue is also being addressed here; http://communities.intel.com/thread/32932. [Apple] will provide the driver with the fix when they are done configuring our driver (that has the fix). An ETA on this is currently unknown."
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11/23, 9:09am
Mac mini and MacBook Air refurbished deals
At Apple's online store today, find more savings in the refurbished section, with a range of Mac mini and MacBook Air models for less than $1,000. Starting at $519, after an $80 discount, is the refurbished Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. A $100 price drop is offered on the refurbished Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $699.
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11/22, 3:56pm
The lowest prices available on these Apple computers.
If you are shopping for a Mac, today's top Apple deals include generous price cuts from many of the top online retailers. Starting at the entry-level price point is the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.7GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Flash Storage, it is currently priced at $894, which is $105 less than Apple's price of $999, and about $4 less than Amazon's price fr the same model. However Amazon has cut the price on the 13.3-inch MacBook Air with a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB Solid State Drive from $1,199 to $1,025 with free Super Saver Shipping for a savings of $174, making it the lowest price on that model by about $69.
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11/16, 1:57pm
Allows pushing iMac up to 32GB
Third-party vendor OWC has launched new 16GB RAM upgrade kits for the Mac mini, iMac, and non-Retina MacBook Pro. A standard 8GBx2 kit costs $99, and in the case of 2010 and 2011 iMacs, can be used to add on to existing memory. The 2009 iMac has a special 4GBx4 option that costs $98 and can maximize the computer's memory capacity.
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11/06, 1:03pm
Mac mini with external SSD?
Yesterday in the MacNN forums, Mac Elite "WizOSX" had some questions about running a Mac mini with an external SSD and has turned to the forums for some advice. "If I plug in a USB2 thumb-drive do I bring all the 3's down to 2?" asks Forum Regular "imdipped" yesterday.
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10/26, 8:45pm
Scores eight of 10, still has second drive expansion option
Repair and tool-selling site iFixIt has done a teardown of the very latest Mac mini and found it basically unchanged from last year's model in terms of repairability. The company revealed that the RAM, hard drive and even the power supply can be replaced or repaired, with only the processor and graphics not able to be upgraded. The teardown also revealed that the new Mac mini still has an extra SATA connection and room for adding a second hard or sold-state drive. The unit received an overall repairability "score" of eight out of 10.
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10/26, 1:56pm
who is the target audience for the new iMac?
This week in the MacNN forums Senior User gooser asks "who is the target audience" of the new iMac after this most recent round of radical changes made, including elimination of the optical drive and Firewire. Yesterday one Addicted to MacNNer was looking to replace a 2006 Mac Pro with one of the new Mac minis, but is trying to connect three displays, and has turned to the forums for some guidance.
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10/24, 2:22pm
ID2Office now features support for CS6
Following yesterday's Mac mini update, OWC has announced that it is offering memory upgrades of up to 16GB in capacity. A total of 5 kits are being offered, providing customers with options ranging from 4GB to 16GB. All of the chips used by OWC have been certified to meet Apple's memory design and compatibility specifications, and come backed by a lifetime replacement warranty. Prices start at $26 for a 4GB kit and go up to $115 for 16GB.
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10/23, 2:18pm
Fusion drive combines SSD with hard disk using software
Apple has announced it is releasing a new drive system for its computers, designed to offer both speed and high capacities. The Fusion Drive uses both solid state storage and a larger capacity hard drive in tandem, offering the high-speed file access of an SSD combined with the cheaper and bigger capacity of traditional storage drives.
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10/19, 5:57am
Apple to offer 8GB RAM chips on iMac, Mac mini for the first time
Apple is expected to double the RAM capabilities of the next-generation of Intel Ivy Bridge-powered iMacs and Mac minis, reports 9to5Mac. With Ivy Bridge PCs shipping in the middle of this year, the upgraded Macs are considered to be somewhat overdue. However, when they arrive, users who choose to purchase a build-to-order machine will be able to add up 32GB of RAM in the iMac or 16GB of RAM in the Mac mini.
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10/08, 8:10pm
Apple store stock levels of the mini 'a bit low'
Some online as well as physical retailers are reporting shortages, or in some cases complete outages, of Mac mini stock. Internet retailers Amazon, MacConnection, MacMall, and J&R are all reporting partial or complete sell-outs of the diminutive desktop. According to reports gathered by AppleInsider, Amazon is reporting only a few units of the Mac mini server, with MacMall and MacConnection completely bereft of stock. Also, German Mac news site Macerkopf.de reports that supply of the computer are being depleted in Germany.
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09/28, 12:00pm
5 Macs $999 or less
At Apple's online store today choose from a wide range of Macs that are priced at $999 or less. At the top of the pricing scale, $999, is the refurb. 21.5-inch iMac with a 2.5GHz Intel quad-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. For $979 is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive.
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09/11, 12:06pm
Mac minis from $519
At Apple's online store today a wide selection of refurbished Mac minis are available starting as low as $519 for the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. A $100 price drop is offered on the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $699.
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09/07, 1:23pm
5 Macs $999 or less
At Apple's online store today save big on a variety of refurbished Macs, all under $999. At the bottom of the price list is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $699. For $749 is the refurbished 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.6GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB of Flash storage.
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08/31, 11:19am
Reduced MacBook Airs, iMacs, and Mac minis
Today at Apple's online store save on a wide range of refurbished Mac computers, such as the refurb. 13.3-inch MacBook Air that's now dropped $240 in price, and includes a 1.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, 256GB of Flash storage, and a $1159 sale price. For $1699 is the refurb. 15.4-inch, 2.4GHz MacBook Pro, complete with 4GB of RAM, a 750GB hard drive, and quad-core Intel i7 processor.
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08/29, 1:18pm
Pinnacle Studio 16 launches
A guide for installing Owncloud on a Mac mini server has been posted on the Macminicolo Blog. Owncloud is similar in function to Dropbox, but lets users store all of their data on a personal server. The guide goes over both basic and advanced Owncloud setups and also features information on PHP Tuning, opening up the possibility to transfer larger amounts of data. Each step is throughly described in text and includes accompanying images to guide readers through the process.
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08/21, 1:27pm
Refurbished Macs from $699
Today at Apple's online store save on a variety of refurbished Mac computers. The refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive is now $699 after a $100 price break. For $749 is the refurbished 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.6GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB of flash storage.
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08/07, 12:12pm
Mac mini $699, MacBook Air $759
Today at Apple's online store save on refurbished Macs starting as low as $699 for the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $699 after a $100 price cut. For $759 is the refurb. 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.6GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB of Flash storage, now $759.
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07/06, 12:25pm
This weeks forum topics
The MacNN forums received an update this week and to introduce our forum fans to the new layout nickvalluri of the Huddler Team added the Quick Start Guide to the New Platform with more information and a way to provide feedback. One Dedicated MacNNer is torn between wanting to upgrade to a new Mac mini with Mountain Lion and no optical drive, or cling to their Mini from 2007 with an optical drive, read more here.
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06/15, 12:19pm
Low prices on refurbished Macs.
At Apple's online store today, buyers can save money on refurbished Mac minis, MacBook Pros and more. The refurbished Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive is now $699 after a $100 price cut. A $170 price break is available on the refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.4GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $929.
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06/06, 3:36pm
Supports return of Mac Pro
(Updated with new image showing prices, products) An expanded list of part numbers indicates that Apple is indeed preparing to update virtually all of its Macs, according to a source for AppleInsider. In all, there are 27 new parts, of which 14 are believed to be Macs; all of the parts are said to be in Apple's reseller system. Currently Apple is selling 20 different stock Mac configurations, which implies that it will not update all of them, and/or that it might axe some options.
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06/06, 2:05am
xServe replacement and desktop breakout boxes debut the line
Peripheral maker Sonnet Technology has announced the imminent shipment of its trio of Thunderbolt PCIe expansion cases. The xMac mini server chassis mounts a (not included) Mac mini inside of a 1U tall case and provides two PCIe 2.0 slots for expansion. The Echo Express and Echo Express Pro are smaller cases intended to provide a single half-length or a pair of full-length PCIe 2.0 slots for any Thunderbolt equipped Macintosh computers.
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06/05, 1:14pm
Event may also bring assortment of new accessories
Apple is planning to update "at least four out of their five" Mac lines at WWDC, according to sources for 9to5Mac. New systems should at least include two reconfigured 15-inch MacBook Pros, although what will happen with the 13- and 17-inch MacBook Pros is unknown. It's also believed that both the 11- and 13-inch MacBook Airs will be updated, as well as the iMac line. Less sure is what the fourth Mac to be updated will be, but it's speculated that it will be the Mac mini rather than the Mac Pro, since the Pro has been neglected for about two years.
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06/01, 12:00pm
Low prices on refurb. Macs
At Apple's online store today save on refurbished Mac minis, iMacs and more. The refurb. Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive is now priced at $519 after a $80 price cut. A $220 price break is offered on the refurb. 21.5-inch iMac with a 3.2GHz Intel core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive, now $1079.
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05/22, 11:52am
Low prices on refurbished iPods and iPads
At Apple's online store today save on iPods, iPads and more. A selection of iPod touch models start at $169 for the refurb. current-generation 8GB Touch. For $249 is the refurb. current-generation 32GB iPod touch, or for $339 is the current-generation 64GB Touch. A $120 price break is offered on a 64GB Touch originally released in September 2009, now $249. The refurb. 8GB iPod nano is priced at $99 with the 16GB Nano following closely at $119.
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05/18, 12:17pm
Refurbished Mac minis, iMacs and more.
Today at Apple's online store save on Mac minis, iMacs and more. Starting at $519 is the refurbished Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Or for $699 is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.
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05/11, 12:07pm
Low prices on refurbished Macs
Today at Apple's online store save on Mac minis, MacBook Airs and more. The refurb. Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive is now $519 after a $80 price break. Or for $849 is the refurb. Mac mini with Lion Server, a 2.0GHz Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and dual 500GB hard drives.
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05/04, 1:06pm
Low prices on Mac minis, MacBook Airs and more
Today at Apple's online store save on refurbished Mac minis, MacBook Airs and more. For $519, after a $80 price drop, is the ref rub. Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. Or save $100 on the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $699.
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05/01, 8:00pm
Similar kits available for previous Mini models
Macintosh upgrade specialist OWC has developed and released a dual-drive upgrade kit for the 2011 Mac mini. Leveraging the unified architecture between the server and home editions of the Mini, the kit includes everything a Mini owner needs to install a second drive in the non-server edition of the Mini.
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04/10, 11:10am
Low prices on refurb. Macs
At Apple's online store today save on refurbished Mac minis, iPads and more. Starting at $699 is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive. A $300 price cut is offered on the refurb. MacBook Air with a 1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and 128GB of flash storage, now only $899.
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03/30, 10:10am
Price drops on Apple products
This week at Apple's online store save on refurbished Macs iPads and more. The bargain priced Mac mini with a 2.5GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive is now $699 after a $100 price cut. A $300 discount is offered on the refurb. 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and 128GB flash storage is now $799.
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03/21, 11:10pm
Components housed in sandblasted aluminum
Commodore has introduced its latest desktop PC, the Amiga Mini, along with updated versions of the C64x Supreme, VIC Mini and VIC Slim keyboard computer. The computer, which resembles a tall Mac Mini with a slot-load optical drive, is powered by a quad-core 3.5GHz Core i7 processor and a 1GB GeForce graphics card.
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03/20, 10:50am
Refurbished Macs, iPads and mroe
Today at Apple's online store save on refurbished Mac minis, iMacs and more. On the low end of the pricing scale is the refurb. Mac mini with a 2.3GHz Intel dual-core i5 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive, now $519 after a $80 price cut. A $340 price break is available on the 27-inch iMac with a 3.1GHz Intel quad-core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive, now only $1659.
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