Comments on: Is This the (Rear) Face of the New Mac Mini? http://gigaom.com/2009/02/20/is-this-the-rear-face-of-the-new-mac-mini/ Sat, 25 May 2013 16:05:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Matt Hoult http://gigaom.com/2009/02/20/is-this-the-rear-face-of-the-new-mac-mini/#comment-340369 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:35:12 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=17712#comment-340369 @macgizmoguy the only real issue for most people with the Mac mini is the lack of GPU and memory restrictions. A bit of a CPU speed bump can help with some video.

]]> By: MacGizmoGuy http://gigaom.com/2009/02/20/is-this-the-rear-face-of-the-new-mac-mini/#comment-340368 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:03:15 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=17712#comment-340368 The sooner a next gen Mac mini comes out the better – cuz I’m waiting to buy a current model at a reasonable blow-out just-discontinued price and slap the fastest SSD drive I can get my mitts on into it. Existing models have all the connectors *I want* and computing power I’ll need for years to come.

]]> By: Matt Hoult http://gigaom.com/2009/02/20/is-this-the-rear-face-of-the-new-mac-mini/#comment-340367 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:27:04 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=17712#comment-340367 @joey Exactly right; anyone running a non-current-Apple display would need an adapter of some kind anyway. No big deal. The real cost comes in when going from mini-DVI to mini-DisplayPort.

@jim I really don’t think it’s a fair statement to call all 24″ LED display owners idiots. I have a 24″ LED Cinema Display because I can afford to spend the extra money for the excellence of the unit. It’s far nicer to use than any of the previous displays I have had from Apple, Dell, Samsung or LG. It’s simply the most stunning display I have ever used. When comparing the cost to any other 24″ display, consider which of those under $300 are LED backlit. It makes a small difference.

]]> By: Joey http://gigaom.com/2009/02/20/is-this-the-rear-face-of-the-new-mac-mini/#comment-340366 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:33:13 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=17712#comment-340366 Jim they wouldn’t “have” to buy a new 24″ LED display, there are adapters for the display port, I’m running my 23″ Cinema Display with a DVI adapter for 20 some dollars. Just pointing that out.

]]> By: Posts about Home Theatre as of February 21, 2009 | Home Theatre Update http://gigaom.com/2009/02/20/is-this-the-rear-face-of-the-new-mac-mini/#comment-340365 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:31:06 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=17712#comment-340365 [...] studio with Surround Sound production and mixing, one Surround Sound Home Theatre studio, plus Is This the (Rear) Face of the New Mac Mini? – theappleblog.com 02/20/2009 This photo has been making the rounds since yesterday, after having [...]

]]> By: Michael http://gigaom.com/2009/02/20/is-this-the-rear-face-of-the-new-mac-mini/#comment-340364 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:07:25 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=17712#comment-340364 Although the first image was said to be a fake by many people who actually analyzed the image the video that surfaced today looked real to me. As MacRat noted above however it is probably really easy to make a fake back panel. It has reached the point where the fakers are so good that it is almost impossible to tell a fake from the real deal until Apple actually makes the announcement.

]]> By: Jim http://gigaom.com/2009/02/20/is-this-the-rear-face-of-the-new-mac-mini/#comment-340363 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:20:55 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=17712#comment-340363 The dual display port isn’t too out of line when you consider the Mini’s purpose is to grab PC users who already have keyboard, mouse and monitor. The miniDVI makes it a cheap crossover for switchers. Without it, they would have to buy a new 24″ Apple monitor (which only an idiot would do, considering their cost) or wait who knows how long for someone to come out with an adapter that will surely sell for $99-$129.

]]> By: MacRat http://gigaom.com/2009/02/20/is-this-the-rear-face-of-the-new-mac-mini/#comment-340362 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:59:47 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=17712#comment-340362 Anyone who works with plastics can make a fake panel and put real connectors on it.

And since Apple employees actually have contests to see who can get a fake rumor posted, it could be even made by an employee who creates the protoypes.

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