Hi Joe, Adding these things to a Mac mini at this time would make the price rival that of an iMac. I don't think Apple would want to do that. Remember, the mini is suppose to be the entry level mac. On Apr 16, 2010, at 5:58 AM, Joe Plummer wrote:
> Well that is what I would be wanting a better processor like the new quad > they are putting in laptops and more memory and faster hard drive, this > would be a big start and a major upgrade. Maybe even a better graphic card > and sound card. Now this being said they might have to make it the case a > bit bigger but that would be ok as long as they say did not add more than 2 > inches each way. Just my thoughts and wishes. > > > > Sign, > Joe Plummer ( JP ) > joeplum...@tds.net > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ben Mustill-Rose > Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 5:35 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks > > Minies have there place, you wouldn't just stick an iPad in the living room > to act as a media center would you. > What would you change about the mini? It's meant to be a small computer, so > other than changing the spec, I don't really see what else could be done. > > On 16/04/2010, marie Howarth <marie.jane2...@gmail.com> wrote: >> I do believe they updated the minis last year. But as others have >> suggested, desktop or laptop computers will be around for a while yet. >> I think Apple will keep the mini regardless, to give consumers more >> choice. As for the battery status lights, I didn't know it existed, >> and after 18 months of having my mac, can't say I have missed it. >> >> On 16 Apr 2010, at 06:26, Rob Lambert wrote: >> >>> Since VoiceOver, and the Mac Mini have been around since 05, this >>> will be relevant. What is your take on a full redesign of the Mini? >>> Aside from the back, and insides, the overall system itself hasn't >>> budged in the last five years. I think the design is starting to get >>> stale, but what do you think? I also have an idea for the MacBook >>> Pros. You know on the side that there's a button that is essentially >>> a visual battery checker? Well, for those who don't know, you push >>> the button & lights will light up. HOw much do you think it would be >>> to create a more tactile version of this? I only ask because low >>> vision users with enough vision, and fully sighted people, can press >>> a button while the computer is off and get the battery status. I'd like > to see VoiceOver users get this convenience as well. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.