The Mini is an alright little desktop computer, particularly affordable if you buy it without accessories, but my definition of power house is the Mac pro: 8 processor cores, 24GB of memory, and 8TB of hard drive space. If you're using it as a large server, then you can get fiber channel connectivity to an external SAN if you need faster/larger storage. It includes 2 network interfaces. If you're doing video editing, you can install 4 video cards and run over 8 monitors at once.
That is the model that Apple has been selling for the last year. The one that is expected to come out this Summer almost certainly will be using Intel's new generation of Xeon processors and the corresponding chipset, and so will have 12 physical/24 virtual processor cores and accept up to 128GB of memory. So, you see, there is a nice desktop computer, and there is a power house. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Plummer Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 6:03 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks Yes, the Mac mini has a totally different place in the line up. It is a small computer. But I will say it doesn't have to be a low end PC. With proper upgrade it can be a power house of a pc, but still be small desk top that could be some what portable. Just my thoughts. Sign, Joe Plummer ( JP ) joeplum...@tds.net -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 5:34 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks Jessica, I disagree with your comments. People need to stop thinking of the Mini as a portable computer. Apple did not design it to be such. The Mini still has a place in the offerings from Apple. The iPad is not a replacement for a computer and to think it is will result in a disappointing experience. The iPad like the Mini has its place and you have to evaluate the benefits that either offer to determine how it will meet your needs. The Mini is a low-cost option for someone choosing to switch, but does not want to or can invest the money for a notebook or iMac. The Mini also offers a very space-saving footprint and has proven to make an excellent server platform. So, do not sell the Mini short, it really does have the capabilities of the Macbook Pro 13-inch. On Apr 16, 2010, at 1:43 AM, Jessica and Goldina wrote: > I think the mini is kind of irrelevant, especially with the iPad > coming on the scene and the bluetooth keyboard support coming in 4.0. Why does there even need to be a mini when one can just hook up their bluetooth keyboard to their iPad or phone/touch? I guess because the mini runs mac OS instead of iPhone OS, but I think as the iPad is developed further mac OS and iPhone OS are gonna become increasingly similar and the mini will become obsolete. especially since the mini doesn't have a battery or anything that makes it portable without having to be plugged in. I think portable, use it wherever computers are the direction things are heading. > > peace and positivity > Jessica and Goldina > On 2010-04-15, at 10:26 PM, 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. 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