|
Tuesday October 20, 2009
|
Apple's unexpected hardware refresh on Tuesday included an update to the Mac mini, a piece of hardware some thought Apple had forgotten about.
The new addition is a server option, which includes a pair of hard drives and Snow Leopard Server, to allow consumers, enthusiasts and small businesses to host an email server.
The new minis, priced starting at $599, feature the option of either a 2.26-GHz or 2.53-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and either 2 Gbytes or 4 Gbytes of memory. An additional options page lists an optional 2.66-GHz Core 2 Duo option, available only as an online upgrade for an additional $150.
Specifically, the 2.26-GHz processor/2-Gbyte RAM/160-Gbyte storage option costs $599.00, while the 2.53-GHz/4-GB RAM/320-Gbyte storage option costs $799.00. The mac mini Server configuration costs $999.00.
Additional features include either a standard 160-Gbyte hard drive, or
an optional 320-GB or 500 GB hard drive. The 500-Gbyte hard drive upgrade costs an additional $100. The new minis also include an
Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics chip and 802.11 draft-n wireless
networking and Bluetooth, to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse. The mini's standard SuperDrive remains unchanged; sorry, Blu-ray wasn't included. Five USB ports and a FireWire 800 port are also present, as are a Gigabit Ethernet connection. The mini includes a built-in speaker.
The mini ships without a display; the only option that Apple lists is its 24-inch Apple LED Cinema display, which will cost an additional $899.00.
The special server configuration ships with a pair of 500-Gbyte hard
drives and Snow Leopard Server.
Apple claims that the new minis are environmentally sound, both BFR and
PVC free and Energy Star compliant. When idle, it consumes 14 watts.
Updated at 10:33 AM PT with additional pricing details.
|
|
|
Mixx It
Digg It
Stumble
More...
October 20, 2009 7:14 PM
Yup - a Mac Mini with server features (which is what a lot of people have been buying a mini for in the first place)? I think the end is neigh for the AppleTV...